It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of Kathleen (Kathy) Sadler (Brown) in Denton, Texas on Sunday, August 11, 2024. She was born in Afton, Wyoming to William Kenneth Brown & Anis Hepworth Brown (Larson) on June 18, 1941. She was preceded in death by: Husband Ralph William Karcher. Parents: William Kenneth & Anis Hepworth (Larson) Brown. Brother: Kent Brown.

Kathy is survived by: Children, Kenneth (Tamie) Nelson, Darren Nelson, Karen Johnston and Lanice Galloway. Grandchildren: Sharae (Kolby) Tucker/Bering, Breanna (Joseph) Peterson, William Johnston, Kyle Johnston and Megan Galloway. Great Grandchild: Luke Peterson. Brother : Rex (Kathy) Brown.

Kathy grew up in Star Valley, Wyoming, learning all aspects of farm life. She was strong in mind, body, and spirit, raised as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She instilled her values, independence, and work ethic into her children and grandchildren. Her varied career paths were a testament to her talent, grit, and resilience. After graduating high school, she moved to California where she trained at Western Union and worked as a Teletypist. Years later, while raising four children, she started Sadler's Saddle Shop, where she made and repaired saddles and tack. Her children enjoyed playing in the shop with scraps of leather, leather tools, and stamps. Years later, she retired the shop and worked for Rancho Safari, which made archery equipment. Again, she learned all aspects of the business from purchasing, material cutting, and commercial sewing to assembly, packing, and shipping. She also worked as a sales associate at Coronet. There was hardly a thing she could not do once she set her mind to it.

After retirement, she moved to Krum, Texas to live near her two sons.

Kathy made friends easily. She was always quick with compliments and questions to get a conversation started. She had compassion for older people living alone. She often befriended them and would help them with house work or other things even in the midst of raising her children. She would give someone her last dollar if they needed it. If you had a birthday or anniversary coming up, you could be sure to expect one of her Ecards with a personal note.

Anyone who knew Kathy knew she was an artist at heart. She could spend copious amounts of time at art shows or museums. She pursued drawing and painting classes which allowed her to produce paintings that the whole family could enjoy. She spent time with her children and grandchildren teaching them how to paint, sew, crochet and appreciate art in various forms.

Kathy was meticulous about journaling, even if it meant squeezing paragraphs into small calendar boxes that included names, places, and weather stats. If pictures were shared with her that did not contain ALL details, she would reply with a myriad of questions…and possibly a lecture about providing such details and how important it is to document things. She may have missed her calling as a Historian. In her own right, she was just that for her family. The sheer volume of pictures, photo albums, scrap books, newspaper clippings, journals, and family history documents are a testament to that.

Kathy would often comment on how she has traveled the world through her TV while watching travel shows. She may have convinced some that it's the way to go! She did, however, have her own epic travel events in her life that she loved. Her oldest son, Ken, took her around areas of Europe. She also participated in a Mormon Trail reenactment with her brother, Rex, and many others.

It would be remiss if it was not mentioned that she loved antiques and anything turquoise or purple.

Kathy was deeply loved by family and friends and will be dearly missed.