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Katherine Louise (Geving) Moldstad, age 92, of Bloomington, died Monday at I.U. Health; Bloomington Hospital. Born September 23, 1924 in Jamestown, North Dakota, she was the daughter of August Richard and Lillian Alda (Oldaker) Geving. She graduated from Jamestown College and later received a Master's Degree in Educational Personnel from Indiana University. She taught in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. She married her husband, John Alton Moldstad in 1951. As her daughter, Janet and her son, Richard, were growing up, Katherine was a homemaker and worked on additional doctoral course work. She later returned to work at Indiana University in the Dept. of Sociology. Katherine loved golfing, dancing, both ballroom and line, playing Bridge, gardening, reading, traveling and singing. She was very active in Tri Kappa, Gamma Chapter, the Indiana University women's golf group and the Melody Makers singing group.
Katherine is survived by her children, Janet (Stephen) Wells, of Surprise, Arizona and Richard (Ardith) Moldstad, of Valparaiso, Indiana; four grandchildren, Jason (Kari) Wells, Michael Wells, Lindsay Moldstad and Natalie (Matt) Moldstad Salan and four great-grandchildren, Owen Wells, Austin Wells, Olivia Salan and Haylee Salan.
She was preceded in death by her husband and one sister, Imogene Ann (Geving) Goll.
There will be a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. Sunday (01/22) at the Day & Deremiah-Frye Funeral Home; 4150 E. Third St. A gathering of family and friends will immediately follow in the Day Reception Center.
Online condolences may be given at www.DayDeremiahFryeFuneralHome.com
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February 16, 2017
Janet and Richard
We are deeply sorry to hear about your Mother. We were neighbors for 40 years .
Both your Mother and Father were delightful people and wonderful neighbors. Our sympathy goes out to you both and your families during this sad time.
Ann, Tom, Bob, and Amy McDonald
January 23, 2017
C. Stephen Billings
Deepest Sympathy to the family of Katherine -- she was a wonderful friend to G. Billings for many, many years. Her numerous greeting cards are kept with good memories of a fun friendship!
January 22, 2017
My sympathy to the family. I enjoyed being with Kay on trips and singing as a member of Music Makers. She was a lady with such a sweet and caring personality. She will be missed. Sheila Henry (Bloomington, IN)
January 21, 2017
Nancy Macklin
My sincere sympathy to Katherine's family. She was a faithful member of First Methodist where she will be remembered. May you know the comfort that Jesus promises to all who mourn. Nancy Macklin
January 18, 2017
We want to offer our condolences to Janet, Steve, Richard, Ardith, the grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Carl and Loueen Kirkendall
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