Kathryn Barbara (Miller) Stockdale, 54, died on Thursday, June 15th (2017) at her home outside of Bolivar, Ohio. Kathy was born on November 19, 1962 in Hoffman Estates, IL to Morris E. and Barbara M. (Beekman) Miller. She graduated from Beavercreek High School, Greene County, Ohio in 1981, where she competed in track, cross country, and soccer. Kathy was a graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture with a major in Agronomy (1985) and was a member of The Ohio State Woman’s Soccer team.
Kathy’s love of learning led her to continuously seek knowledge and wisdom, freely sharing them with others. She focused on Christ and family and fully embraced her role as mother and grandmother. As the Canton area Weston A. Price Foundation chapter leader, Kathy was a champion of local sustainable agriculture, food freedom, health, and homesteading.
Kathy pursued a classical liberal arts education for her sons through homeschooling. She was a wonderful teacher committed to discerning truth and the pursuit of learning. She never shied away from a spirited discussion, encouraging the boys to engage in debate both in class and at home. While teaching certainly took place in the classroom, it permeated everything she did with her sons. Kathy passionately pursued her sons’ betterment through education not only in the standard subjects, but through her passion for their health, spiritual growth, and political and economic philosophy.
She married Timothy C. Stockdale in 1985, and they dedicated their 32 years together to providing a loving home and strong foundation for their four sons, Calvin J. (Katie) Stockdale of Hillsdale, MI, Charles M. Stockdale of Philadelphia, PA, Jacob T. Stockdale of Bolivar, Ohio, and James W. Stockdale, who rests with his mother in the arms of their Lord. In addition to her husband and their three sons, Kathy is survived by her father and mother, Morris and Barbara Miller of Xenia, Ohio; brother Randy Miller, of Xenia, Ohio; and sister Susan (Rod) Berner, of Beavercreek, Ohio; as well as grandchildren, Timothy, Jean, Lillian and Morgan. She was preceded in death by her brother Douglas Miller.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held for Kathy and James on Saturday, June 24 at 1pm at NewPointe Community Church, 3950 State Route 39 Dover, Ohio, followed by a receiving line with the Stockdale family at the same location. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Stockdale Family Memorial Fund at Zion Reformed Church, PO Box 33, Winesburg, Ohio 44690.
Kathy’s love of learning led her to continuously seek knowledge and wisdom, freely sharing them with others. She focused on Christ and family and fully embraced her role as mother and grandmother. As the Canton area Weston A. Price Foundation chapter leader, Kathy was a champion of local sustainable agriculture, food freedom, health, and homesteading.
Kathy pursued a classical liberal arts education for her sons through homeschooling. She was a wonderful teacher committed to discerning truth and the pursuit of learning. She never shied away from a spirited discussion, encouraging the boys to engage in debate both in class and at home. While teaching certainly took place in the classroom, it permeated everything she did with her sons. Kathy passionately pursued her sons’ betterment through education not only in the standard subjects, but through her passion for their health, spiritual growth, and political and economic philosophy.
She married Timothy C. Stockdale in 1985, and they dedicated their 32 years together to providing a loving home and strong foundation for their four sons, Calvin J. (Katie) Stockdale of Hillsdale, MI, Charles M. Stockdale of Philadelphia, PA, Jacob T. Stockdale of Bolivar, Ohio, and James W. Stockdale, who rests with his mother in the arms of their Lord. In addition to her husband and their three sons, Kathy is survived by her father and mother, Morris and Barbara Miller of Xenia, Ohio; brother Randy Miller, of Xenia, Ohio; and sister Susan (Rod) Berner, of Beavercreek, Ohio; as well as grandchildren, Timothy, Jean, Lillian and Morgan. She was preceded in death by her brother Douglas Miller.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held for Kathy and James on Saturday, June 24 at 1pm at NewPointe Community Church, 3950 State Route 39 Dover, Ohio, followed by a receiving line with the Stockdale family at the same location. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Stockdale Family Memorial Fund at Zion Reformed Church, PO Box 33, Winesburg, Ohio 44690.
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