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Donna Marie Crandall "Dory" Katz

Donna Marie Crandall "Dory" Katz obituary

Donna Katz Obituary

DONNA MARIE DORY CRANDALL KATZ Donna Marie "Dory" Katz, age 70, of Kailua, Hawaii, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on February 14, 2025. She was born at the US Naval Hospital in Newport, Rhode Island on May 12, 1954, where her father was stationed in the Coast Guard. She earned her RN and Associates of Arts degree from Armstrong State College in Savannah, Georgia and began her professional career as a medical intensive care nurse in Savannah and then spent 5 years at Central Maine Medical Center. Following her adventurous spirit, she accompanied a friend and moved from Maine to Honolulu in 1982. She was a medical intensive care nurse at Queen's Medical Center for several years, earned her BSN magna cum laude at Hawaii Loa College (now HPU), and then continued to work for Queen's as a home health care nurse until she retired. She embraced life in Hawaii with hiking and exploring the islands. She read extensively and was quite knowledgeable about the history and geology of the islands. She was a member of a paddling team, serving as a steersman, and competed in the novice division. She loved gardening and cooking and was known for her generous spirit, sense of humor, openness, and warm smile. She is survived by her husband of 39 years Al, her son Seth, and her siblings: sisters Brenda, Sharon, and Debbie, and brother Michael.

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Published by Star-Advertiser on Feb. 20, 2025.

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Noriko Tamamoto

February 20, 2025

Dear Alan, and bereaved families and friends, .
I am so very sorry to learn about passing of Dory.
We had so much fun when our children were young. We were in the same baby hui play group, where we explore all over the islands. She created a brownie scout for our girls, for their future.
I just am overwhelmed with all the beautiful memories filling me up and the tremendous sadness that she has past...
I still do not know what to say to you.... Please know that I was so happy that we had such lovely time together and her brightest and warmest smiles with quirky sense of humours will forever here with my heart.
Dory is greatly and dearly missed.
My deepest and utmost sincere condolences...
Noriko, Dennis, and Kasey

Kay & Barre Kennerley (Waikiki Health Center)

February 20, 2025

Alan...So very sorry to read of Dory's
passing. Our prayers go out to you at this time. Hope you are doing ok.

Seth Katz

February 20, 2025

"You carry your mother in every cell of your body. You have to look deeply to see that she is in fact always with you. Her hand is still in your hand. If your parents have already passed away and you practice looking deeply like this, you can have an even closer relationship with your parents than that of someone whose parents are still alive but who cannot communicate easily with them. You may like to take a moment now to look at your hand. Can you see your mother´s hand in your hand? Or your father´s? Look deeply into your hand. With this insight, and with all the love and care of your parents, bring your hand up to your forehead and feel the hand of your mother or father touching your forehead. Allow yourself to be cared for by your parents in you. They are always with you"
Thich Nhat Hanh, The Art Of Living

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