Katherine “Kathy” Gilbertson, age 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with the family.

Katherine “Kathy” Gilbertson was born on December 25, 1932, in Colorado. She grew up in Castle Rock, Colorado, where she spent her childhood and formed many lifelong friendships. From an early age, Kathy was known for her warm heart, gentle spirit, and joyful personality.

Kathy had a deep love for Christmas, which made her Christmas Day birthday especially meaningful. The holiday was truly her favorite time of year. She cherished decorating, baking, giving thoughtful gifts, and creating magical memories for her family. Her home was always beautifully decorated, and her Christmas celebrations were filled with warmth, tradition, and love. She will be remembered for her kindness to anyone in need, her love for her family, her sense of humor, and her true spirit for life. Most of all, Kathy will be remembered for her smile that lit up the room.

Family was everything to Kathy. She treasured time spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and took great pride in each of them. Her love, guidance, and gentle presence will be deeply missed.

Kathy is survived by her sons: Marty (Rhonda) Holder of Annandale and Aron (Cindy) Holder of Alexandria; daughters:Kristine (Nolan) DeWitt of New Port and Kimberly Moe of Glenwood; grandchildren: Missy (Doni), Jesse (Jorma), Nicky (Brandon), Meghan (Dan), Ericka, Christopher, Gary, Nick (Angie), Dillian, Danny, Sean, Sam, Madilyn, Shelby, Coty, Tyler, Hannah, Jaden, Brianna, Josh, and Brittney; great-grandchildren: Dakota, Chaz, Eli, Arianna, Mariah, Kelsi, Damien, Jace, Jon, Kaylee, Brea, Kiana, and Corben; sisters: Pat Zaffke of Glenwood, Donna (Gary) Martin of Glenwood, and Tammy (Jerry) Goehring of Minneapolis; brother: Jim (Jean) Goehring of Glenwood; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy and Ervin Goehring; her husband, Lawrence Gilbertson; sister, Pam Goehring; and son-in-law, Jon Moe.