Katherine Elaine Brown, 74, of Deer Lodge, Montana passed away on 5/21/2024 at the Ivy Health Care Center in Deer Lodge after a very long and courageous battle with cancer.
Kathie was born in Williston, N.D., to Floyd A. and Violet P. Yockim, April 21, 1950, her mother’s birthday. She was born the first of seven children and spent her childhood years and attended grade school in Sidney, Montana. Kathie learned to play and became a proficient accordion player at a young age. She was also a member of the local 4-H group. At the age of twelve the family moved to Miles City, MT, where she attended junior high and high school.
Kathie married Ted Williams in 1966 in Miles City. Ted and Kathie moved to Livingston, Montana in 1967. Together they enjoyed many outdoor activities including camping and fishing. During their time in Livingston, they had two children, Anthony and Stephanie.
In 1972, Kathie moved to Deer Lodge where she worked in a variety of business and accounting jobs including UBC, Cable TV, Fickler Oil, also Triple S Building Center in Butte and Montana Ace Hardware in Missoula. She also worked as a secretary to the Powell County extension agent where she met the most wonderful ranchers and farmers and their families. Lastly, she was employed with the State Department of Justice, Title and Registration Bureau. While in Deer Lodge she married Dan Roberts and their two children were born, Jamie and Matthew Roberts. Later she married Ron Brown, and they had two sons Steven and Taylor Brown.
Over the years, Kathie was involved in her children’s activities. She served as a board member of the Babe Ruth Baseball, USAW Wrestling, and AAU Wrestling Clubs, as well as being a member of the Warden Booster Club. Her children were also involved in 4-H clubs, exhibiting and showcasing their prize steers at the fair.
Her retirement years were spent doing the things she enjoyed most: reading, cooking, cross stitch, crossword puzzles, her elephant collection, watching horse races, family visits and crocheting. She spent many hours crocheting baby blankets for the newborns in the family and made many hats for the residents of the Ivy. She taught her granddaughter, Sierra, how to crochet and oversaw Sierra’s creation of potholders earning Sierra a blue ribbon at the fair.
Kathie enjoyed countless hours with her family and was loved by all for her conversation, quick wit, laughter, and intelligence. Kathie will be missed by her loving family.
Kathie is survived by her six children, Anthony Williams of Flagstaff, Az, Stefanie Marjerison (Jason) Belgrade, MT, Jamie Roberts of Deer Lodge, Matthew Roberts of Bowman, ND, Steven Brown (Jessie) of Drummond, MT and Taylor Brown of Deer Lodge. Her ten grandchildren: Chase, Taylyn, Lance, Brannon, Bryce, Kaynean, Koya, Wyatt, Sierra and Maddison. Her six brothers and sisters: Steven (Gloria) Yockim of Greeley, CO; Theresa (Mark) Elletson of Billings, MT; Pauline Shepherd and Pamela Yockim of Deer Lodge, Tom (Theresa) Yockim of Bowman, ND, and Patricia (Gary) Reynolds of Deer Lodge.
A celebration of life will be held later during the summer.
Memorials may be made to the local Cancer or MS Societies of your choice.
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Norma Collins says
I worked with Kathy at Triple “S’ Building Center. We had lots of fun at work. She was a great worker, very reliable, and had a great sense of humor. I have thought of her often over the years. I am very sorry for your loss.
Pamela yockim says
Dear sister, we really had some great times together and of course a few battles!! I will miss you so much!! Love you!!
Tom Yockim says
Dear sister you were always a voice of wisdom for me often helping me through rough times. I enjoyed making you laugh and seeing you smile made my day. I know you loved elephants and you will be the first thing I think of when I see one…we shall meet again when the good Lord calls me home. I love you!
Chris Ford says
Kathy always greeted me with a smile and warm conversation. She was especially kind to us when Clyde was sick. She fought that nasty cancer for a long time. Like to picture her now pain free and with loved ones.
Zachary Yockim says
I didn’t get to see Kathie much as I got older. But, she always made me feel welcome. And such a sharp mind, always pointing out observations she had about life and situations.
Gayle Skretteberg says
What a hoot she was. We had so much fun when she lived in Billings. Will miss her.
David Brown says
Steven and Taylor I am sorry to hear of your mom’s passing.
Polly Shepherd says
Dear Kathie, You were not only my sister but best friend. I loved watching jeopardy with you, because we always tried to outwit each other. We shared many good times, memories, jokes and philosophical words of wisdom. I can’t wait to see you again with Jesus and our whole family
“To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord” Miss you Polly
Wyatt jacobson says
Dear Grandma,
I’m gonna miss you I had alot of good times with you watching movies and spending the night with you was always a blast I remember staying up till 1 in the morning keeping you up then sleeping in till 10am I can’t believe how I’m ever going to get used to being gone
Love you
Wyatt
Brannon says
I remember all the times i’ve spent the night over at your house, i enjoyed all the time we spent together, i enjoyed the moments we had and all the great memories we shared will never be forgotten i promise you, i’ll stay strong till i’m put to pasture, i love you grandma i miss your warm hugs and smiles💜💜💜😭
Noreen Hamilton Lopez says
I so remember Kathy. Her laugh was contagious. Her sense of humor was a great thing. She will be missed by everyone she knew. Rest in peace with your loved ones. 😇😇😇
Patricia reynolds says
Dear sister I miss you so much already my heart is breaking. I know you are in the arms of the Lord and I pray you find comfort there. Your life on earth was not easy and you fought very hard. Rest now dear sister, and be at peace in heaven. I love you Kathie. Your baby sissy Pat ❤️
Tressie Miller says
Oh Kathie was such a beautiful woman and always so kind! RIP Sweet Angel!
Tom Brown says
RIP Aunt Kathie. You will be missed. Love you!