January 16, 1949-July 23, 2006

Kate Hizer passed away Sunday, July 23, 2006, after a long, courageous battle with breast cancer.

She was born in Pittsburgh, PA, graduated from Edinboro State University with a BS degree in Secondary Education and attended the University of Pittsburgh for graduate studies in Business Administration.

She lived in Pittsburgh until 1987 when she moved to Southern California. For thirty-five years she worked as a Corporate Trainer and Educator for companies such as Blue Cross Blue Shield, Sylvan Learning Centers, e-talk Corp. and most recently, Kaiser Permanent Health Connect. She had extensive experience in designing and administering education and training programs for diverse client groups.

Kate was a loving daughter, sister and friend. She enjoyed dancing, designing costumes, sunsets, walks on the beach, traveling, and spending time with friends and family. Her passing is felt deeply by all who knew her.

She lived the past twelve years in Long Beach, Calif., on the peninsula. Her love of the beach was known to all. Her favorite phrase was, "Life's a Beach".

She is survived by her father, George Hizer and his wife, Shirley; sisters, Jean (Ray) Adams, Diane (Jack) Spurney, Pamela (Rick) Zoelle; nieces, Tara (Matt) Yanni, Allison (Jay) Frye, Megan Spurney, Lauren Spurney; nephew, Geoffrey Adams; great niece, Katherine Yanni and her beloved cat, Stevie.

<B>HIZER</B> — A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2006, at 2 P.M. at the Stewart Avenue Lutheran Church, 2810 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15227.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Kate Hizer to the Cancer Support Group at SeaCoast Grace Church. Please make checks payable to "SeaCoast Grace Church" designating the Cancer Support Group.