Kathy Witbeck

Kathy Witbeck, beloved wife and mother, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Kathy was born April 25, 1937 in La Canada, California, the daughter of Patricia Horn Pickering and Loren Clifford Pickering. Kathy married Alan R. “Pete” Witbeck on September 3, 1966.

Kathy graduated from Brigham Young University in 1959, with a composite major in child development-family relations and elementary education. In 1980, she obtained her masters degree from BYU in Elementary Education Curriculum.

She began her career in Los Angeles, California teaching kindergarten and first grade students. After moving to Utah and marrying Pete, Kathy continued her teaching career and was nominated by the Alpine School District as Teacher of the Year in 1980. She was recognized by the Orem City Chamber of Commerce for her teaching ability while serving as a first grade teacher at Northridge Elementary. She served as principal of Sharon Elementary and Highland Elementary schools in the Alpine School District. She was an innovative educator touching the lives of thousands of children. Her overall teaching career spanned nearly 40 years.

Kathy also touched the lives of many people over the years with her kind, loving personality, and her giving nature. She always had a positive outlook on life.

Kathy had many interests including spending quality time with her children and grandchildren, doing some interior design work, traveling with husband Pete and enjoying her love of the beach.

Kathy is survived by her daughter, Jill of Riverton; son, Von Witbeck and wife Kerrie; and daughter, Anne Witbeck Jackson, all of Las Vegas, Nevada. Kathy is also survived by 2 brothers, Dean and Roger Pickering; and 9 grandchildren. Kathy was preceded in death by her husband, Pete and her parents.

She is loved and will be missed greatly.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in the Eastlawn Memorial Hills Cemetery, 4800 North 650 East, Provo, Utah. Friends may call at Berg Mortuary, 185 East Center Street, Provo, Utah on Friday evening from 6 until 8. Friends and family to meet at the grave on Saturday. Condolences may be sent online at www.bergmortuary.com.