Katherine M. Toavs peacefully passed away on Jan. 30, 2022 with her husband of 54 years by her side. She was born on January 16, 1948 in Great Falls, MT to her parents Seraphin (Zip) and Florence Tilton Lenz.
She attended kindergarten at St. Gerard’s Catholic school in Great Falls, MT. At the age of six she moved with her family to Wolf Point, MT where her father had accepted a position as a city engineer.
At a very young age Kathy was taught, by her mother, to play the piano as well as the guitar. Bu the age of nine she won the KVCK talent show by playing the guitar and singing the song “Tom Dooley”. When in 7th grade she performed on the Faye Crush TV talent show singing and playing her guitar accompanied by her mother on the piano.
She attended Immaculate Conception grade school through the eighth grade then attended and graduated from Wolf Point High School. After high school she continued with higher education and attended Northern Montana College and graduated, after 2 years, with a certificate in Cosmetology.
She worked as a hairdresser in Great Falls before her marriage to Roy Toavs in 1969. After marriage she worked as a hairdresser in Wolf Point, MT and later filled in whenever someone needed time off.
Roy and Kathy farmed and ranched with Robert and Avis Toavs until purchasing the home farm. There wasn’t a job too big for her to tackle. She always gave 100 percent working along side her husband, farming, ranching, driving school bus, and raising their sons on the family farm. She was raised a city girl but loved the country.
Kathy wrote a book about “Life as a Depressed Person” to help bring a little insight into this illness that she and so many others suffer from.
Kathy adored her husband, family and many wonderful friends. Kathy had tremendous faith in God and tried to give of herself whenever she could.
Kathy is survived by her husband, Roy Toavs, Sr., three sons and their spouses, 5 grandchildren, great grandchildren, and her brothers.
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences for the family may be left using the form below.
Service Schedule
Family Receives Friends
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday February 11, 2022
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Service Schedule
Family Receives Friends
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday February 11, 2022
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
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David Arndt says
Roy and family, I am so saddened by this news. Please accept my heartfelt sympathies.
Crystal Johnson says
Our hearts break with the news of your loss. Kathy touched the lives of so many and will be warmly remembered by all.
Sending love,
Todd and Crystal
Sonya Hance says
Roy and family I am so sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing, I enjoyed time visiting with her last year about my mom and spending time with her. God Bless
Laurel & Marlin Hanson says
Roy and all the kids and grandkids,
We were so sad to hear of your loss!😢. We will always remember her friendship and jovial personality! She will be missed by both of us.
Jerry and Melody Chamberlain says
Kathy will be so missed. Roy, you and your family, are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dave Fyfe says
Kathy was very instrumental in pushing me to keep after you to golf on in the rough team I will always remember how happy you were when we took back to back championships and made us caps I will always remember Kathy and your whole family as friends
Francy Miller says
Kathy was a life long friend and perhaps closest to being the sister I never had. I have so many fond memories of the shenanigans we shared. The laughter, the ability to always pick up our conversations where we left off, and the honesty that we shared. It seems we could talk about anything and everything. I love you my friend and find consolation that you have been reunited with your mom, that you are dancing with Jesus, and flying with the angels….until we meet again, your friend forever, Francy
Alice (Fyfe)christensen says
My thoughts and prayers goes out to Roy there children, spouses and friends. She will be missed by many . Her memories will live on. She was a very special person.
Linda and Bob Rush says
Many prayers and hugs to u Roy and boys and families. Have so many wonderful memories of our times together, our kids growing up together, 4H , celebrating 4th of July, we cherish it all. Know she is at peace, no more struggles. Sorry we can’t join u for service, but with you in thoughts. God Bless
Susan (Watterson) Johnson says
May your sweet memories and your faith sustain you now and in the days ahead. Kathy was such a lovely person and will be sorely missed.
Beverly Evans says
So sorry for your loss she will be greatly missed.
Vicki Martinson says
Darin so sorry for you and your family. It hurts to lose a love one! Thinking of you.
Tonya Houg Paulson says
Many childhood memories of going over to Kathy and Roy’s, card parties, snowmobiling, swimming and roller skating. My heart goes out to Roy, the boys and their families. May you find peace in her strong faith.
Claire Bridges says
Roy my sympathy goes out to you and your Boys. I remember much fun with Kathy in our younger days doggie sitting for Otis and many phone calls ! Where did the time go ? May Kathy Rest In Peace now!
Claire Bridges says
Roy my sympathy goes out to you and your sons. I remember having a lot of fun with Kathy in our younger days doggie sitting for Otis and many phone calls Where did the time go ? May Kathy Rest In Peace!
Dick and Sheri Kurtz says
Roy and Family, we are saddened to hear of your loss. We always enjoyed visiting with the two of you. Cherish the memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Curtis Courchene says
I always liked the Lenz family , they were neighbors in the country East of Wolf Point by the airport ! Sorry for your loss !
Dale S says
Condolences.
Delores Dancer says
Roy, my thoughts and prayers are with you in the difficult days ahead of you. I smile when remember some of the times spent together with Kathy.