Katherine "Kate" (Finigan) Simpson

First, Kate was an incredible mother. She was also ‘chief partner in crime’ to our father, Bob, who was waiting for her to join him in the next world so the party could actually get started. Because actually, she was the one who actually made things happen.

She taught us to take care of anyone in need. She taught us to give to the community and to people, to read and ask questions, to talk to strangers (anyone and anywhere). She taught us to be informed and involved politically in our Berkeley, California community, lessons she learned growing up the daughter of Dr. John and Margot Finigan of Rochester. Kate taught us to laugh early and often, to repair rather than replace. She was a cookie making master at Christmas and taught her children many things in the kitchen, cooking beside Bob and exploring great food. She taught us things like how to sew, knit and give unruly dogs baths. She took us to Oakland A’s games where we always sat in the bleachers so she could enjoy a book and some sunshine.

Visit Katherine Simpson’s obituary at Legacy.com.