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Kathleen Louise Pike, favorite daughter, sister, and aunt, died July 14, 2024 at age 73.
Born in Salt Lake City on September 29, 1950 to Malcolm England Pike and Geneve Davis Pike, Kathi was the youngest and the only surviving sister in a family of boys: Malcolm Davis, Thomas Gerald, John David, and Douglas Edward. Kathi cared for her widowed mother for many years, and together they kept a vast network of Pikes and Davises and their in-laws connected despite the upheavals of several deaths and multiple storms of life.
Kathi was a meticulous record keeper, which served her well as she spent most of her career in the banking industry at Key Bank and Zions Bank.
Kathi was the Pike Family Encyclopedia. If you needed an address or phone number, she had it. She attended everyone’s plays, promotions, and performances. Kathi never missed a birthdate or anniversary, sending hundreds of handmade cards to friends and family members over decades of special occasions.
Kathi loved performing and loved sharing her talents and cheering on family members as they shared theirs. She sang in the Tabernacle Choir with her father and brother, Mick, and was a faithful member of her church’s ward and stake choirs. She frequently attended the opera with family, and starred in many local musical theater productions, her favorite being The Sound of Music. When she wasn’t on the stage, Kathi was in the audience. She was a devoted fan of Michael Crawford’s Phantom, the late Robert Peterson and Ralph Rodgers, and all of her nieces and nephews.
Kathi had a delightful, spicy sense of humor. She always wanted to be where family was, and didn’t miss a trip to Bear Lake or a Sunday night family dinner. Despite suffering from mouth cancer (squamous-cell carcinoma) and interstitial lung disease over the last few years, if there was a party, Kathi was there, often bearing homemade cranberry sauce or peanut bars.
Kathi’s legacy of music, family, and traditions will survive in three generations of nieces and nephews who will miss her.
The family wishes to specifically thank those who provided hospice care: Stephen Scoville, Alex Ray and Alexis Hilkey. We are also indebted to the good care of Jennifer Moulton, medical director at Highland Cove, Sarah Wilson (chaplain) and the rest of their team of caregivers.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 26 at noon with a visitation prior at 10 a.m. at 2702 E. Evergreen Avenue in Millcreek, Utah. Interment will follow in the Salt Lake City Cemetery. You may watch a recording of the service online using the "watch service" link above.
Guestbook/Condolences
Kathi was one of my earliest acquaintances as I began late in my life in the business of theater and performance. We were just one year apart in age and shared many joyous moments on the stage at the old Pages Lane Theater under the tutelage of Ralph Rodgers. Kathi was delightfully fun and had an amazing soprano voice. She was loving and kind and a true friend. I have nothing but fondness in my heart for her. She will be sorely missed.
We so enjoyed our interactions with Kathi and her brother Tom and their entire talented loving family. Our sincere condolences to the family.
Diana and I serve in the Jordan River Temple Fridays so will regrettably miss the services that day😌🙏
No one can sing Climb Every Mountain like Kathi! Her beautiful voice brought joy to so many and her kindness to all. She will be sorely missed.
Kathi was (is) truly an absolute "0ne of a kind"! Our friendship and association goes back MANY years. I first became acquainted with her and her remarkable talent at the old Promised Valley Playhouse. We performed together in numerous shows. We traveled together throughout the western United States with the production of "3rd Nephi". Her talent was only exceeded by her kindness. I don't think she ever realized just how good she was (is). If she had an ego I never saw any evidence of it. Her presence on a stage was for the purpose of making everyone around her look and sound good. I cherish my memories of this remarkable and gracious woman. RIP dear friend!
Richard and I send our love to the Pike family. We have rich memories and thank you for your examples. Kathi was dear to us. I would always feel honored when she would ask me to play the piano for Relief Society when she was out of town. But really, who could substitute for a Pike! One of my favorite memories is when I took my granddaughter, Sarah, on her birthday to see Kathi in The Sound of Music. On occasion, I received a handmade card from Kathi. One day in church Kathi said she would like us to be her surrogate grandparents. We watch the funeral live. What a beautiful tribute.
Dearest family. It’s always sad for me to miss out on these things. I didn’t know Kathi had died until just now. The last I heard she had beat this cancer. It breaks my heart to think of her suffering. She was always so smiley and running around seeing to everyone. She sent me birthday cards and came to my brothers viewing—all of which touched me deeply. I’ve always thought of the whole family with the deepest love and highest of respect. It’s an honor to. Bare your name. I watched every minute of the funeral. Hopefully we’ll see each other again and this time without death dividing us. Love. Norma