Kathryn Dooley Obituary

We announce the death of Kathryn Dooley (Puyallup, Washington), who passed away on August 18, 2026, at the age of 76. Kathryn will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Kathryn Dooley to pay them a last tribute.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Wilmar Ernst and Violet Nielsen; her uncle George Steinbeck; her husband James "Jim" Dooley III of Edgewood; her son James Dooley IV (Laura) of Bellevue; her grandchildren, Tristan and Chase; her daughter Heather West (Jevin) of Seattle; her grandchildren, Braylen and Camryn; her pet Auzzie; her siblings, Carol Ernst of Edgewood, Paul Ernst of San Miguel, CA., David Ernst and Fred Ernst; Ilsabe and Gerd Klintworth.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations to your local food bank or local NPR station be made in her honor.