SARATOGA SPRINGS — Kathryn Witkop Ture died peacefully on September 27, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. Kathryn was born in Saratoga Springs, New York on February 22, 1932, to William E. Witkop and Helen (Nell) Catherine Ahearn Witkop.
Kathryn and her husband of 62 years, Isadore J. (IJ) Ture, raised six children, instilling in them a love of the outdoors with numerous hiking trips to the Adirondacks, skiing trips throughout the Northeast, and camping trips to Cape Cod. Kathryn was a devoted grandmother who left a lasting impression on the lives of her 14 grandchildren and ten great grandchildren, who affectionately call her "Grammy Great." Kathryn loved the Lord, and her family is at peace knowing that she is now at rest with Him.
Survivors include her husband, IJ , children Kathleen (Alan) White, Marcie (Frank) Havranek, Susan (Donald) Hepner, Kevin (Judy) Ture, Andrea (Donald) Gearing, and Jeff (Dru) Ture; grandchildren Julie White Gilbertson-Day, Jennifer White Bohman, Jaymi White Newman, Brandon Ture, Zachary Gearing, Cody Ture, Daniel Havranek, Kathryn Havranek, Dylan Ture, Nicholas Ture, Olivia Ture, Chad White, Cassamira Gearing, and Jacob Hepner, and ten great grandchildren. Additional survivors include her brother John (Doc) Witkop, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers William (Bill) H. Witkop and Bernard (Bernie) Witkop.
A celebration of Kathryn's life will be held on October 2, 2015 at 11:00 AM at New Life Fellowship, 51 Old Gick Road, Saratoga Springs. A small gathering of family and close friends will be held at the home of Kevin and Judy Ture immediately following the ceremony.
Memorial contributions in the name of Kathryn W. Ture may be made to Samaritans Purse, www.samaritanspurse.org.
Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Braodway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373).
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
