Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Kates, Catherine (Kay) Radovanich October 4 2004
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Catherine R. Kates
March 2, 1919 October 4, 2004

Catherine (Kay) Radovanich Kates, age 85, died on October 4, 2004, in 
Bakersfield, CA. Kay was born on March 2, 1919 in Chicago and after her 
parents, Joseph and Anna died in her youth, with her usual gumption, she 
joined the Womens Army Air Corp during World War II. She met her husband of 
sixty years, George W. Kates, when both of them were in the Air Force and 
stationed at Tampa Drew Air Force Base. At first sight of Kay, George told her 
he loved her and that he was going to marry her. Kay supported and encouraged 
George through law school and his career as an attorney, banker and real 
estate developer. Kay and George lived in Florida Veteran housing at 
University of Florida; Miami, Florida; Freeport, Bahamas; Stallion Springs and 
Bakersfield, CA. 

Kay was the quintessential 1950s wife and mom. She made a big breakfast every 
morning, her children George, Jr. and Kathe came home after school to her 
lovingly greeting them in her fresh clothes and make-up, a sparkling clean 
house, a delicious snack, help with homework, card and board games. Kay was a 
Cub, Brownie, Girl Scout Leader and Scout Commissioner of the Bahamas. She was 
comfortable either camping with her family and friends or graciously 
entertaining on a grand scale. Kay loved babies (especially her grandchildren) 
and the flowers in her garden.

Kays family and friends could never doubt her love, loyalty, and compassion 
for them. They were strengthened by knowing they were not only in Kays good 
hands, but Gods good hands with all of her prayers for them. Kay not only 
selflessly fostered and delighted in her familys successes, but when they 
failed she helped them to pick themselves up.

Kay is deeply beloved and survived by her husband, George W. Kates; her son, 
George W. Kates, Jr.; her daughter and son-in-law, Kathe and Warren Davis; and 
her grandchildren, Kadi and Jeff Davis. She was preceded in death by all of 
her six siblings. No funeral services will be held.

Doughty-Calhoun-OMeara

Funeral Directors 


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