Kathryn Charlene McFarland (McGhauey) died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on March 28, 2020 at the age of 80. Katy was survived by her sons and their wives Allen and Debbie of Eureka and Tim and Randi of Rocklin; her sister Diane Mohorovich; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and her friend and housemate, Laurie Millerbis, who helped in keeping her independence.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Theresa Peterson, and longtime partner Silvio Rossi.

Katy was born June 26, 1939 in Eureka to Roy and Carolyn McGhauey and was a graduate of Eureka High School in 1957. Growing up she enjoyed fishing with her dad and loved horseback riding. She married Jerry McFarland in July of 1958. She stayed in Humboldt County, moving to Benbow and then Orick before moving to Ukiah for several years. After separating from her husband she moved to San Pablo and worked as a bookkeeper for Grand Auto in Oakland. She later was a resident of Healdsburg and Windsor, where she worked as a bookkeeper Garretts Hardware for more than 30 years.

After she retired, she moved back to Eureka, where she loved spending her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed spending time with her sister Diane and traveling with their travel group and volunteering Hospice of Humboldt. She was a member and officer in the Women of the Moose. Katy was a strong, independent woman whom often looked to for advice and love. She will truly be missed.

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