Kathryn L. Leatherman

On the morning of Tuesday, May 30th, 2023, Kathryn (Shantz) Leatherman, 88, passed away at The Laurels of Goshen. Kathryn, born March 6th, 1935, was a retired nurse that devoted her life to caring for others and will forever be remembered for her compassion, kindness, and overflowing generosity.

She is proceeded in death by six siblings and survived by her younger sister Beth (Paul) Good of Ontario; her four children: Fredrik Leatherman, Sue (Greg) Leatherman Sommers, Rebekah Leatherman, and Lori (David) Hughes; as well as eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

She graduated from the nursing program at Goshen College in 1962, and went on to work in a variety of nursing specialties; geriatrics, the ICU, and psychiatric/addictions nursing.

She was married to Daniel R. Leatherman from 1960-1980, and together they had four children. A very social woman, she was known for her stories and her sense of humor — as well as being something of a prankster.

She taught her family so many lessons, but her greatest lesson was to live a life of service to others. To help where one can and how one can, and that helping others was a gift in itself. She will be missed.

Her celebration of life will be held at the College Mennonite Church at 2 pm on Saturday, September 2nd, 2023.