"Sorry for your loss, Marilyn Bull and Denise Postin. I remember meeting your Aunt Kate and your Aunt Pat many years ago when you(Denise) invited me to a few family Thanksgivings. Your Aunts were very nice people. I know your Aunt Kate will be greatly missed by your families. I am sorry for your loss. I am just seeing her obituary now. May you and your Mom(Marilyn) find comfort in God. I am grateful for the opportunity in meeting your families and want to say thank you. Also my condolences to your brother Rick and Darcy as well."
In loving memory of
Kathryn M. Tarter
October 12, 1932 - June 12, 2020
Kathryn M. Tarter
Lewistown-Kathryn M. Tarter, 87, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020 at her residence.
She was born on October 12, 1932 in Liverpool Township to Everett and Dolores (Fouts) Bull. They preceded her in death.
She married Gerald A. Tarter on May 30, 1959 in Canton. He preceded her in death on January 23, 2004. Her son Tim Tarter, one brother Richard Bull and one nephew Michael Fleming also preceded her in death.
She is survived by one sister, Patricia Mason of Canton, one sister-in-law, Marilyn Bull of Lewistown, one nephew, Rick (Darci) Bull of Liverpool, nieces, Carol Berberet of Havana, Denise (Terry) Bull Postin of Canton, great nephew, Ryan (Emily) Bull, great nieces Laura (DJ) Holmes, Rachel (Dylan) Bull Bundy, great-great nieces, Eva Holmes, Peyton Bull and great-great nephew, Knox Holmes.
Kathryn worked for the Farm Bureau, Berwyn Johnson Insurance, Spoon River FS and lastly retired from Farm Service Agency.
She volunteered at the YWCA for many years after retirement. She was a member of Mount Pleasant Church, and Charter member of Busy Bee's 4H Club and later a club leader. As a member of the Fulton County Farm Bureau she received the Leo Sharp Agricultural Service Award. She was a proud supporter of the Lewistown FFA and Fulton County Fair.
She enjoyed living on her farm and helped to support her nephews and nieces livestock shows and their activities. She enjoyed reading and was always sending cards to family and friends. She never missed a birthday card. The holidays were a special time and gave her an opportunity to make her homemade bows to put on the best wrapped presents anyone could receive. She had a knack for taking simple items and making fancy decorations out of them. She took great pride in her yard and flowers on her farm.
A private graveside service will be held at White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton.
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton has been entrusted with services.
Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship Fund.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
Tributes
"I am sorry to hear about Kate's passing. Kate and Gerald were always good friends with Mary Jo and I. She will be missed. May she rest in peace. --Donnie Keefauver"
"My deepest condolences to Kathryn's family. Lorenda (Schnarr) Spilker"
"This message is just for Pat and Marilyn:Your sister and sister-in-law was very active in Farm Bureau and 4-H. We are going to miss a great woman.Danny Soper.God bless both of you again in this time of loss."
"To Pat,Marilyn,Rick,Denise,and Carol:Your aunt Kathryn was very active in Farm Bureau,as well when we were young,very active in 4-H,especially in our 4-H Federation.To all of you-God's helping and comforting hands be upon all of you on your loss of Kathryn.Danny Soper."