Tribute; Katherine (Schmauder) Gies

Katherine (Schmauder) Gies was born in Ruff Washington, March 12, 1921, and passed away at Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center on March 9, 2014. She was the last of seven children born to Frederick and Katherine Schmauder and freely admitted over the years, that she thoroughly enjoyed being the somewhat spoiled, frequently outspoken and always adventurous "little Katie."

Growing up on the family farm, between Moses Lake and Ruff, suited Katie just fine, as she was a self-proclaimed tomboy. She loved animals and always had pets. Katie would tell how her older brothers used to move bird's nests ou...