Katherine M. Walsh

Saturday afternoon January 7, 2012, Katherine Westmeyer Walsh 95 years old, died at home surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in the old South End, she remained a lifelong resident of Toledo and devoted member of Immaculate Conception parish. She was the daughter of Frank H. and Katherine Kelly Westmeyer, born January 27, 1916. Katherine attended Immaculate Conception grade school and graduated first in her 1934 class from St. Ursula Academy. She attended Mary Manse College and the University of Cincinnati studying Electrical Engineering, a rarity at that time. She worked at Wright Field, Dayton, during World World II as a radio engineering aide. Foregoing a professional career she married Vincent C. Walsh in 1946 and devoted her life to raising a family. Totally non materialistic, Katherine worked tirelessly for her God, family and friends even continuing those close childhood friendships into her 90’s. She was always generous with her time and talents, volunteering with the Darby Players’ theatrical group, serving as a Scout leader and coaching basketball. She choreographed and directed numerous theatrical and school programs. Katherine taught in different positions at Good Shepherd School and the Guadalupe Center. In 1968 she authored the Centennial history of Immaculate Conception Church. Until her death she remained the matriarch and historian for the extended Westmeyer family. Her warm heart, healing hand, and unconditional love will always be cherished. She now has moved on to join her loving husband Vincent C. who died in 2005 after 59 years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Francis, Bernard, Victor, Joseph, Richard, Louis and sister, Sister Francis Claire Westmeyer, O.S.U. She is survived by her children, Sheila I. Walsh, Vincent P. (Meng) Walsh, Mary Eileen Walsh, Joseph M. Walsh (Dr. Linda Klein) brother, Walter Westmeyer, all of Toledo. The grandchildren are Melissa, Stephanie, Aaron, Michael, Connor and Trevor Walsh. She is survived by numerous nephews, nieces, grand nephews and nieces. Friends and family may call at Coyle Funeral Home at 1770 South Reynolds Road Tuesday 4-8 and Wednesday 2-8 where a scripture service will be held at 7:00 pm. The family will receive friends Thursday beginning at 11 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian burial at Immaculate Conception Church at 1:00 pm with interment at Calvary Cemetery. The family extends a special thanks to Jane for her devoted care as well as the many Hospice workers and caregivers who were there in her declining years. The family requests memorials in the form of a contribution to Immaculate Conception Church, St. Ursula Academy or Convent or Northwest Ohio Hospice Association.

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Katherine M. Walsh

January 27, 1916 - January 7, 2012