Kathleen Patricia Nottingham |
| Posted 2021-10-12 by mhenderson |
| Published by The Arizona Republic from Apr. 18 to Apr. 20, 2021 - Phoenix, Arizona - Kathleen Patricia Nottingham, realtor, pilot, mentor, and volunteer, 74, died March 17, 2021 in Bullhead City, Arizona. An Arizona native, Kathleen grew up in Syosset, New York and Thousand Oaks, California, and was a longtime resident of Phoenix, Arizona. A world traveler and lifelong learner, Kathleen earned numerous awards as an honor student of Adolfo Camarillo and Thousand Oaks High Schools, ranging from European languages, debate, public speaking, and drama, to biology, home economics, and public service. She was an avid surfer at a time when, to cite a 1960s Beach Boys hit, a "surfer girl" was usually seen only "on the shore." During this time, she published a letter in a national surf magazine calling for coverage of women surfers and realistic depictions of surfing in movies. She later worked for Universal Studios and Continental Airlines. As a young woman, she survived an accident that entailed prolonged hospitalization and numerous surgeries. But she rejected the stereotypes and platitudes too often foisted on people who live with physical challenges and chronic pain. Known for her quick wit and a brisk walk that few could keep pace with, she resumed her studies at Arizona State University, became a realtor, taught English, and piloted her Piper Cherokee all over Arizona, all while raising two children. She volunteered countless hours to benefit students, trauma patients, the economically disadvantaged, families, and animals. She also founded a skateboard club in West Phoenix. Throughout Kathleen's life, she supported the arts, read voraciously, and encouraged others to do the same. A fan of the Phoenix Giants, she aced recapping the play-by-play for latecomers. As the great-niece of Anna Frohmiller Collins, Arizona's first female state treasurer, Kathleen inherited a keen interest in politics and current events and never shied away from debate. The one thing Kathleen Nottingham rarely did was sleep. May she now rest in peace while also occasionally shaking things up, as her spirit sees fit. Kathleen is survived by her daughter Janet Booker, her son Sean Nottingham, their father Ben Nottingham, her grandsons Scott and Max Booker, her siblings Michael (Bernice) McGreevy, Joyce McGreevy, John (Molly) McGreevy, Carolyn McGreevy, Thomas "T.J." (Angie) McGreevy, Margie (Kevin) McGreevy, and Erin Bevando, her aunt Evie Collins, uncle Jack (Helga) Collins, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. The service will take place at Lake Havasu Memorial Gardens, Monday, April 26, at 11:00am. See Also: Find A Grave |
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