Kathryn Prey Robertson
April 16, 1941 - March 03, 2017
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Kathryn Prey Robertson
April 16, 1941 - March 03, 2017
Obituary
Kathryn Prey Robertson, formerly of Watertown, SD, died peacefully after a long illness March 3 at her home in Dove Canyon, Calif. She was 75.
Robertson was born April 16, 1941 in Watertown, SD. She and her twin sister, Virginia Prey Berlin, were the only children of Dr. E. Clark Prey and Evelyn Koenig Prey of Watertown. Dr. Prey ran a successful optometry practice in downtown Watertown for approximately 50 years and was active member of the Masonic Lodge.
Robertson graduated from Watertown High School in 1959 and attended the University of South Dakota where she met her husband, Gary Robertson. The couple married in 1963 and shortly thereafter moved to Arizona, and then settled in Orange County, California, where they started their family. Robertson was an elementary school teacher in the Fountain Valley School District for almost 20 years. After retiring from teaching, she began a second career assisting her sons with their medical supply companies.
Robertson is survived by her husband of 53 years, Gary; her twin sister, Virginia Berlin of San Diego; a son, Jeff Robertson (Milena) of Manhattan Beach, Calif.; a son, David Robertson (Claudia) of Hollywood Hills, Calif.; five grandchildren — Yasmin, Kaya, Paulina, Emilio and Santiago; a niece, Lisa Ohmstede of San Diego; and two nephews, Chad Prey of San Diego and Todd Anderson of Parker, Colorado.
A funeral service will be held at O’Connor Mortuary and Chapel (25301 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills, Calif., 92653) on March 18 at 1 p.m. to be followed by a Celebration of Life at the Dove Canyon Country Club (22862 Golf Club Drive, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92679) beginning at 2:30 p.m.
“In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Lung Association, Donation Processing Circle, PO Box 7000, Albert Lea, MN 56007-8001.”
7 responses to Kathryn Prey Robertson
George Economos says:
March 12, 2017
I met Gary & Kathy R. over 50 years ago in Los Angeles where many S. Dakota expats had arrived. After some great times there many of us moved to Orange County to build a career and raise a family. We had many many great times together & I remember playing “monster” to the kids which was my favorite time!! Kathy was a gentile caring person & always had funny observations when we had dinner together. She was just a great person. Thursday night I had dinner at the Lumberyard in Laguna Beach with a friend & we both had the Parmesan Crusted Sole which was on of her favorite dishes & one that we enjoyed with her on many occasions!! A great lady !! George Economos
Jim Voas says:
March 12, 2017
Fifty-five years of truly great memories; USD, Belford, Westminster, El Toro, Dallas, London, Paris, Andorra, Barcelona, Denver, Chicago, the theater, all the dinners etc. Kathy was a Hall of Fame wife, mother and friend. She was a special person and will be greatly missed.
Liz and Jim Voas
Karon L Schaack says:
March 12, 2017
Virginia–I am reaching out from South Dakota to send prayers and sympathy to you. I remember you and Kathy well from the halls of Watertown High School. Kathy and I worked together in Highland Park one summer. You are both truly “Daughters of Dakota”–may the memories comfort you. She will rest in peace. Karon Lampy Schaack
kerry hayes says:
March 12, 2017
I first met Kathy in 1989, Gary had hired me to work for Hill-Rom the year before. In the early nineties we were all living in Texas and shared Thanksgiving dinner. When I asked Kathy which of the three desserts she would like her answer was “yes please” in other words, Kathy was up for all three! Whatever life offered- international travel, a beautiful home and garden, a good book, time with her grand children or just coffee and a piece of pie-Kathy was up for it! A life well lived, but now, Rest in Peace Kathy.
Condolences to Gary and family,
Kerry Hayes, Melbourne, Australia.
Linnie Fullenkamp says:
March 14, 2017
My heart is very sad to hear the news of Kathy’s passing. I have known Gary and known his kindness over the years through Hill-Rom and I am keeping them in my thoughts and prayers at this most trying time.