Kathryn 'Kate' Rumbaugh, 98, of Jekyll Island, GA died on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick, Georgia. Born on December 8, 1920 in Lakewood, Ohio, she has called Jekyll Island her home for the past 42 years. She was active in the weavers guild, the United Methodist Women Association, a singer in her church, a member of the bike group, the mahjong group, and the Jekyll Island Arts Association. She always said that she lived on the best street on Jekyll Island with the best neighbors, who are John and Mary Waters, Ann Stephens, and Joanne and Dave Crowley.
Kathryn is preceded in death by husband, Paul Arthur Rumbaugh and her son, Peter Andrew Rumbaugh.
Kathryn is survived by son, Jeffrey Rumbaugh (Cathy); a niece, Valerie Jensen (Cary) of Ottawa, Canada; grandchildren, Julie Cook (George), Joshua Rumbaugh (Leslie), Andrew Rumbaugh (Makayla), and Kyle Rumbaugh (Paige); and six great grandchildren.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to her caregivers, Suellen Douglas, Carmel Latta and Diane Seichepin.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Jekyll Island United Methodist Church 503 Riverview Drive Jekyll Island, GA 31527.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 24th, 2019 at 11:00 AM in the Jekyll United Methodist Church.
Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home and Golden Isles Cremation Center are honored to handle the arrangements.
Memorial
AUG 24. 11:00 AM (CT)
Jeykill United Methodist Church