Birth date: Mar 12, 1954 Death date: Feb 5, 2025
KIHEI, Hawaii -- Mary Catherine "Kate" (Scott) Davis of Kihei passed away suddenly on February 5, 2025 at the age of 70. Kate was born March 12, 1954 in Seattle, Washington. She graduated from Bellevue High School before spending Read Obituary
Just heard of sweet Kate's passing; unbelievable! I worked with Kate for many years as a transcriptionist and she hosted our transcription old gals' parties at her home a few times. Kate was always a kind, sunny and loving person, always a good word about everyone. She will definitely be missed and always loved.
Kate was my volunteer buddy Wednesday mornings at Maui Humane Society, for the past five years. She always showed up and was so kind in making the kitties feel loved and cared for. She always came in with her huge smile willing to do anything and everything. I and everyone at the shelter miss you terribly. A hui hou. Aloha, Rene
Mary was always Katie to me. Not Kate, but Katie.
I first met Katie in 7th grade at Bellevue Junior High, where we bonded in art class. I was always in awe of her natural artistic talent. I remember spending nights at her beautiful house on Lake Washington, where the lawn seemed to stretch right into the lake, and her adorable dog would follow Katie’s mother around the house.
After graduating in 1972, we lost touch, but in 1982, after we had moved to Wenatchee, she unexpectedly came through my checkout line at the Ernst hardware store. I was pregnant with my first child and working part-time. Katie and Mike had moved there as well, and she had recently given birth to Ben. That was the moment we reconnected, and from then on, our families grew together, and we became inseparable best friends.
Katie had an infectious laugh and a wonderful sense of humor. I especially loved her playful, snarky moments. My kids adored her too — she always made them feel special by cutting the crust off their sandwiches and giving them treats I rarely bought. Katie was the type of person who would pull over on the road to let others pass if she felt she was holding them up. She couldn’t travel without making a friend, and one time on a trip to Maui, a woman talked to her the entire flight and even hugged her as they departed.
We shared so many unforgettable memories, including many Thanksgivings and celebrating our 40th, 50th, and 60th birthdays together in Hawaii. Those vacations will always hold a special place in my heart. By the time our 70th birthdays rolled around, I had moved to Florida to care for my dying mother, and we couldn’t get together as planned. I had hoped to see her again this summer.
Katie was my best friend, my favorite person. My heart will never be the same without her. Rest in peace, my dear friend.
Thanks to Sally and Eloise for most of these photos.
