Kathryn Elizabeth “Kathy” (Borgelin) Willoughby passed away on August 26, 2023 in Eureka. She was 77 years old.

She was born June 17, 1946 in Eureka to Colleen and Frank Borgelin. Kathy graduated from Eureka Senior High School in 1964. Kathy married James Ivan “Tex” Willoughby shortly after graduation in 1964.

Kathy was a family-oriented person who cherished her loved ones dearly. She will be deeply missed by her surviving family members and friends. Kathy is survived by her children, daughter Karen Hall (Willoughby )and spouse Bryan Hall Sr., son Robert Willoughby Sr., daughter Tamara (Tammy) Willoughby, son Kevin and spouse Shellie Willoughby, son Carl Willoughby and Jacob Willoughby. Her siblings Michael Borgelin, Raymond and spouse Fe Borgelin, and Sharon Olson. Sister-in-law Darlene Borgelin and brother-in-law Duke Bolen. Kathy also leaves behind her grandchildren Bryan Hall Jr. and spouse Sundara, Joshua Hall, Kathryn “Katy Hall” and spouse Andrew Wilson, Rabecca and her spouse Justin Curry , Rachaell Willoughby, Elizabeth Willoughby, Robert Willoughby Jr., Serenity Willoughby, and Codie Burke.

Additionally, she was a great-grandmother to Claudia Hall, Caden, Avery, Isla, and Warren Wilson, Jude Hall as well as Crystal and Emmett Willoughby, Clint Curry and Ryker Willoughby. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews as well as her life long best friends Mary (Swanson) Wagner and Darlene (Beltz) and Jay Marquardt.

Kathy was preceded in death by her husband, James Ivan ” Tex ” Willoughby, her grandparents Edward and Lilian Morrison, an aunt Ilene Wiseman, parents Colleen and Francis Borgelin, siblings Francis “Frank” Borgelin Jr., Roxanna “Roxie” Smith, and Maureen Bolen, her nieces Jennifer Borgelin and Tahnia Brownfield, and her daughter-in-law Ronda Willoughby.

A celebration of Kathy’s life will be held on October 21, 2023, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Eureka Labor Temple, located at 840 E Street in Eureka, CA. additional parking in the back lot, entrance on D Street.

The event will include a barbecue (we will provide hamburgers) if you are planning on attending please bring a side dish, stories and photos to share. Please call Tammy at 707-616-5371 or Karen at 707-834-1858 to let us know if you are able to attend, need directions, if you are able to assist in set up or food preparation or if you just need to talk.

Kathy’s memory will forever live on in the hearts of her family and friends. She will be remembered for her love, kindness, and dedication to her family. In memory of Kathy, the family has set up a GoFundMe page to help with the unexpected financial burdens they are facing with Kathy’s passing.

Contributions made through the GoFundMe page are deeply appreciated and will go toward the memorial and expenses the family is facing during this difficult time.

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