Katherine Ehlers Obituary Katherine P. Ehlers, 83, of Chesapeake, VA, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, June 20, 2020. She was born to the late Ruth and James Potter and grew up in Huntington Long Island, New York. Katie received her RN from Saint Luke's Hospital in New York and held many nursing jobs over her career. Most recently she was a School Nurse at Western Branch High School and worked at the Methodone Clinic in Portsmouth, VA. Nursing and caring for others was not only a vocation but a way of life for Katie. She was a selfless caregiver helping not only family and friends, but anyone in need. Her smiling face, soothing words and tenacious guidance touched the lives of many. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years Raymond G. Ehlers; daughter Denise Bateman & husband David; daughter Linda Goldman & husband Steve; son James Ehlers & wife Kelly, daughter Kelly Koziol & Gavin Rountree; grandchildren Melissa (husband Chris), Lindsay (husband Brian), Erin, Allison, Taylor, Nathan, Connor, Bryce and great grandchildren (Reid, Olivia, Curren, Mira, Dylann. ) She is also survived by her sister Virginia Jacobsen. A strong Christian and a member of many churches over her lifetime, Katie most recently attended Pinecrest Baptist Church where she sang in the choir. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 2pm at Baker-Foster Funeral Home, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk, VA. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to your favorite charity. Special thanks to Freda H. Gordon Hospice care (Emily, Chris, and Kim), Emily from Generations, and also to Dr. Zahan Zev for years of dedicated care. Condolences can be offered at rwbakerfh.com. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.rwbakerfh.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?searchName=Katherine+Ehlers&page1 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/katherine-ehlers-obituary?id11135058 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/Katherine-P-Ehlers/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Katherine P. Ehlers, 83, of Chesapeake, VA, passed away on 20 June 2020. A dedicated nurse and selfless caregiver, she was survived by her husband, children, grandchildren, and sister. Katherine was remembered for her strong Christian faith and compassionate spirit. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A memorial service for Katherine P. Ehlers was held on 27 June 2020. She was laid to rest at an unknown location. ### The Edited Obituary Katherine P. Ehlers, 83, of Chesapeake, VA, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, 20 June 2020. She was born to the late Ruth and James Potter and grew up in Huntington, Long Island, New York. Katie received her RN from Saint Luke's Hospital in New York and held many nursing jobs over her career. Most recently, she was a school nurse at Western Branch High School and worked at the Methadone Clinic in Portsmouth, VA. Nursing and caring for others was not only a vocation but a way of life for Katie. She was a selfless caregiver, helping not only family and friends but anyone in need. Her smiling face, soothing words, and tenacious guidance touched the lives of many. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Raymond G. Ehlers; daughter Denise Bateman and husband David; daughter Linda Goldman and husband Steve; son James Ehlers and wife Kelly; daughter Kelly Koziol and Gavin Rountree; grandchildren Melissa (husband Chris), Lindsay (husband Brian), Erin, Allison, Taylor, Nathan, Connor, Bryce; and great-grandchildren Reid, Olivia, Curren, Mira, and Dylann. She is also survived by her sister Virginia Jacobsen. A strong Christian and a member of many churches over her lifetime, Katie most recently attended Pinecrest Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Katherine P. Ehlers | |---------|-----------------------------------------------------| | Age | 83 years | | Birth | 1937 (estimated); Huntington, Long Island, New York | | Death | 20 June 2020; Chesapeake, VA | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|------------------|--------------------------------| | Katherine P. Ehlers | Decedent | Chesapeake, VA | | Raymond G. Ehlers | Spouse | Chesapeake, VA | | James Ehlers | Child | Unknown | | Denise Bateman | Child | Unknown | | Linda Goldman | Child | Unknown | | Kelly Koziol | Child | Unknown | | Virginia Jacobsen | Sibling | Unknown | | Melissa | Grandchild | Unknown | | Lindsay | Grandchild | Unknown | | Erin | Grandchild | Unknown | | Allison | Grandchild | Unknown | | Taylor | Grandchild | Unknown | | Nathan | Grandchild | Unknown | | Connor | Grandchild | Unknown | | Bryce | Grandchild | Unknown | | Reid | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Olivia | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Curren | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Mira | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Dylann | Great-grandchild | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Katherine P. Ehlers was born to the late Ruth and James Potter. 2. She grew up in Huntington, Long Island, New York. 3. Katherine received her RN from Saint Luke's Hospital in New York. 4. She worked as a school nurse at Western Branch High School and at a Methadone Clinic in Portsmouth, VA. 5. Katherine was known for her selfless caregiving and dedication to nursing. 6. She was a strong Christian and a member of many churches throughout her life, most recently attending Pinecrest Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir.