Kathi Leyde Galletly
On Wednesday June 8th, 2022, Kathi Leyde Galletly, beloved wife and mother of two, passed away at the age of 70.
Kathi was born on August 25th, 1951, in Bremerton, WA to Bert and Betty Leyde. After receiving her degree in both teaching and psychology from the University of WA, Kathi began a career in fundraising and special events at Children’s Hospital, in Seattle WA. From there she went on to work as an Executive Assistant at Virginia Mason Hospital, and then moved on to Northwest Hospital, where she became the Executive Director of NW Hospital’s foundation.
On June 26th, 1982, Kathi married Ron Galletly. They raised two children together, Daniel James and Laura Jean.
Kathi had a passion for creating and started a gift basket business in 2002 called Star Struck Designs. From planning events, to making gifts, to creating beautiful scenery in gardens, she loved to bring what ever she was working on to life.
She loved to read, watch movies and tv shows, listen and dance to music, and most importantly, spend quality time with her husband and children. Kathi was known for her quick wit, dry sense of humor, infectious smile and bright, loving spirit.
Kathi was preceded in death by her father, Bert, and her mother, Betty. She is survived by her husband Ron, and two children Daniel and Laura.
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