Katherine M. Dvorak

Katherine M. Dvorak, 83, of Firestone, CO passed away Feb. 27,2025. She was born July 11, 1941 in Hennessey, OK to Maurice “Mack” and Awana June (Nelson) Moery. She married Robert “Bob” J. Dvorak on April 16,1966 in Golden, CO. He preceded her in death on July 4,2018. She was a 1959 graduate of Lacey HS near Hennessey, OK. She was the first in her family to go to college, graduating in 1962 from Central State College, Edmond, OK with a special education degree. She then moved to CO to teach, met and married Bob, the school bus driver at her first teaching job, became a stay-at-home mom, LaLeche League Leader, Avon representative, and then returned to substitute teaching before retiring. Kathy was a beloved fixture in the community for the past 45 years on their small farm.

Kathy’s interests and hobbies included scrapbooking, crossword puzzles, crocheting, diamond dots, sewing, and gardening. She was actively involved in her church, a member of TOPS, and a dedicated, cherished member of the senior center. Kathy was always up to a challenge, always smiling, full of spunk, a social butterfly, and never met a stranger. She was loved by all who met her and will be greatly missed.

Kathy is survived by her 5 children; Scott Dvorak of Houston, TX, Michelle (John) Bick of Hardin, IL, Kristine (Paul) Barlow of Commerce City, CO, Josef Dvorak of Bellvue, CO, Patrick (Crystal) Dvorak of Granbury, TX; 4 sisters, Betty (Rex) Hardiman of Edmond, OK, Louise Newell of Sayre, OK, Jo (Curtis) Miller of Sayre, OK, Phyllis Logsdon of Enid, OK ; 9 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson, numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 52 yrs, and 2 sisters Marylin and Macky.

A celebration of life will take place Sat. May 3, 2:00pm at New Horizons Christian Church 701 Carbondale Dr, in Dacono CO 80514