Katherine Toth

Kathi Toth passed away on July 8, 2024, putting up a good fight but finally succumbing to cancer. Kathi was born on October 10, 1957, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Steve and Rosalie Toth.

Kathi is survived by her children, Callie Abing and Sarah (Jacob) Dockter; one granddaughter, Lillie; and Calvin Cook, a close family friend. She is also survived by her brother, Steve (Cathy) Toth. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Kathi attended Nathan Hale High School in Milwaukee where she was competitive in tennis and speed skating. She received bachelor’s degrees in biology and nursing from Marquette University and a certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology from Duke University Medical Center. Her entire professional career was in healthcare, mostly as a training coordinator and auditor involved with medical records coding. Kathi was well-respected among her peers for her expert knowledge, attention to detail, tireless work ethic, and her willingness to share her expertise with the many people she trained and worked with over the years.

Kathi married Tim Abing, starting their family in Wisconsin where they lived for 16 years before eventually moving to Utah. They later divorced but remained friendly in support of their daughters.

Kathi had varied interests over the years including biking, baking (made awesome cheesecakes and won a blue ribbon at the Wisconsin State Fair for a cookie recipe), beading, and antiquing, before gravitating to a love of raising quarter horses for reining competitions and traveling to horse shows with her daughter Callie. She had impeccable taste and style in clothing and decorating and often mused about applying herself as an interior designer.

Kathi was never one to mince words and always spoke what was on her mind. Above all, she was a woman of conviction and held true to her values.

Kathi took great comfort in the kind words, sentiments, and flowers received from friends and co-workers throughout her final days. Kathi’s daughters read every card, note, and email to her which buoyed her spirits far more than the medication she received to manage pain.

Cremation has taken place. Memorials in her honor can be given to the charity of your choice.