Kat was born on December 26,1953 to Donlad and Charlene Roberts. Kat died November 30, 2023. Kat was born and raised in Humboldt County, graduating from McKinleyville High in 1972, Kat had three lifelong friends — Carol, Louise and Gail.

Kat had a zest for life and family. She was very sentimental when it came to family she always had pictures and mementos around the house. Married to William Chapman, they had one child, Zachary Chapman.

Kat was a stay-at-home mom for a while. After the divorce she went to work for several places. One was General Hospital. She was in the business department for many years. Each year General Hospital would have these Christmas parties; if anybody knew Kat she knew how to dress up and have a great time.

Kat fell in love the moment she saw her grandson Riley Chapman right after he was born. She had the smile of a proud Grandma.

She loved her music and photography. She had her Pentax camera … she just had the eye to take great photos. She would enter photos in the Humboldt County Fair.

Kat was an animal lover. She had a few horses and several dogs. Gypsy was an Afghan. She loved that dog. She would drive Gypsy around in her Fiat car with the top down. German shepherd (Haun). The last dog she had was a West Highland terrier named ZZ, He got Kat through some dark times. Oh yes, she had the cats. She loved her Maine Coon cats. She was able to go to a Maine coon cattery in Bangor, Maine.

If anybody knew Kat they know she always wore white shirts or sweatshirts and her Jewelry. She loved her hoops, gold and silver necklaces and bracelets, but it was her sunglasses: This was her signature style. Of course she had the perfume that made a statement.

Kat met Craig Jones after our mother passed away. They shared 18 years together/ He helped Kat through the death of her son, which sent our sister into depression. Craig was there for Kat right to the end of life. He was able to bring her home in the last week of her life. Thank you, Hospice!

Survived by her partner of 18 years Craig Jones, grandson Riley Chapman-Jones, sister Irene, Bob Hayes, Jonathan, Ashlee,(Chris) Jaclyn,(Skyler) brother Don, Yolanta Roberts, Alex and Amanda, brother John and Jacque Roberts, Ben (Krisen), Destiny (Kalvin), sister Arlene, Dan Woody, Jacob,(Judy) Kellie,(Daniel), and numerous cousins, great-nieces, and nephews.

Kat is proceeded in death parents Don and Charlene Roberts and son Zachary Chapman.

Per her wishes no services will be held.