Kathryn Elizabeth Dawson Bixel , 87, of Topeka, died Thursday, November 19, 2009, at Midland Hospice House. She was married on October 13, 1943 to Clair D. Bixel, of Topeka. He survives. She was born July 12, 1922 in Graham County, Kansas, the daughter of Bertha and Hubert Dawson.
She was a 1940 graduate of Carbondale High School and a 1943 graduate of Christ's Hospital School of Nursing.
She is survived by eight children, twelve grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren; and five sisters. She was preceded in death by one sister, two brothers, and a grandson.
A private graveside service was held Friday November 20, 2009 at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in care of the Stormont-Vail Hospital Foundation, 1500 SW Tenth, Topeka, KS 66604. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.dovefunerlhome.com.