Katharine Riley Temps, 87, passed away on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 at Field Pointe Assisted Living in St. Joseph, Missouri. Katharine was born on February 12th, 1937 in Wichita, Kansas to Helen (Becker) and James F. Riley. Katharine lived in St. Joseph, Missouri for the past 57 years.
Katharine was a graduate of Central High School, Class of 1955, where she met Leo H. Temps. They married in 1956. Katharine worked alongside her husband at All American Rentals until retiring in 1985. After retirement she loved to volunteer for the following organizations for many years: Heartland Hospital, Mosaic Hospice, Meals on Wheels Delivery, Christ Church Altar Guild, and the St. Joseph Museum. She also belonged to Junior League of St. Joseph and PEO Chapter-BP.
Katharine was preceded in death by her parents Helen and James Riley, husband Leo Temps. She is survived by her two daughters Kimberly Engel of O'Fallon, Mo., and Lori T. Murphy of Oklahoma City, Ok., 5 Grandchildren, and 5 Great Grandchildren. She is survived by a brother, James F. Riley, Jr. of Christchurch, New Zealand. Additional survivors include dear friends: Nancy Siemens and Sandra Hamilton.
Memorial Services will take place at Christ Episcopal Church at 207 N 7th Street in downtown St. Joseph, Missouri on Tuesday October, 29th 2024 at 1:00 PM with inurnment taking place in the church columbarium.
