Kathleen Montfort
April 21, 1942 - December 13, 2024
Kathleen (Katy) Montfort was born at home in Blaine on April 21, 1942 to Marian and William (Bill) Montfort and passed away surrounded by love at the Whatcom Hospice House on December 13, 2024. Katy was a proud Borderite and Washington State University Cougar. She spent her career as an employee of the State of Washington, primarily as a probation and parole officer at Bellingham work release corrections.
After retirement, Katy continued her service work, including serving on the board of the Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District and engaging in various volunteer activities. She was a proud descendant of Whatcom County pioneer families. Katy touched the lives and hearts of many and strongly believed that everyone deserves a chance. She loved experiencing nature, especially delighting in everything the beach has to offer.
Katy is survived by her daughter, Kristina Kinyon (Russell); brother, Kelly Montfort (Michael Kalmuk); nephew, Sketch Pasinski (Wendy); niece, Morgan Pasinski (Jamie Hudson); great-nephew and niece, EJ and Barlow Pasinski; newly found brother, Leonard Bates; and many more special family members and longtime friends. She was preceded in death by her sister, Leslie Pasinski.
Katy’s family would like to express their deep gratitude for the excellent care provided by her medical team and the many helping hands and gestures of kindness shown by family, friends, and strangers. To remember Katy, go enjoy the beach. Maybe you will be lucky enough to find an agate that she missed.
Service details are to be announced at a later date.
