Kathryn “Kathy” D. Henry of Oak Park, died peacefully in Seattle, Washington on June 19, 2024. Born on Oct. 23, 1945 in Indianapolis, Indiana, she graduated from La Porte High School in 1963 and earned an occupational therapy degree from Indiana University in 1970. She worked for decades as an occupational therapist for children in the Oak Park District 97, including 27 years at Whittier Elementary.
Throughout her career she helped countless children learn to regulate and coordinate themselves, both physically and emotionally. She was also a devoted daughter, sister and aunt: frequently driving back to La Porte to spend time with her dad, Don, sending lovingly-chosen Christmas gifts and homemade candies (sea foam, English toffee, pralines, and rum balls) to her family in Seattle every year, and flying each of her five nieces and nephews out to Oak Park when they turned 15 for the much-anticipated “Aunt Kathy visit.” She was herself a lover of chocolate, an adorer of cats, a skilled knitter and baker, and maker of music, playing both piano and guitar, and singing along to her favorite songs. She possessed a keen sense of humor and a dry wit. Kathy spent the final her final three years in Seattle, where she enjoyed frequent visits from her family.
Kathy is survived by her five nieces and nephews, Jennifer Thames, David Wong, Ben Wong, Greg Wong, and Alan Wong; her brother-in-law, Victor Wong; and five great-nephews and -nieces, Nick Hall, Robin Hall, Vinh Wong, Mai Linh Wong, and Tai Wong. She was preceded in death by her sister, Lisa Wong; her father, Donald Henry; and her mother, Charlotte (Warstler) Henry.
A small gathering remembering her life will be held on Aug. 3 at 2 p.m. in Seattle. Please email auntkathy@wongs.net for address.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to UNICEF.