Kathryn Behunin

Obituary of Kathryn Darlene Behunin

We announce the passing of Kathryn Darlene Behunin, on Tuesday March 26, 2019 at the age of 83 after a brief stay at the Orchard Hospital in Gridley, California. She was born in Moundville, Missouri on May 7, 1935 and she has lived in Gridley since 1978.  She was an active member of the Gridley Christian Church.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years Otto E. Behunin, a son Scott (Tamra), daughters Lynne, Leigh and a brother Donald L. Short, four grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Darlene followed Otto to Gridley after 28 years in the Air Force stationed in many locations across the country and overseas. She enjoyed home gardening, serving at church and the community and working for 27 years at Thrifty and Rite Aid.  

A viewing will be held at Gridley-Block Funeral Chapel (679 Ohio Street) on Friday March 29th from 6 – 8 p.m.  Services will be held Saturday March 30th at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on 400 Spruce Street in Gridley at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be at the Gridley Biggs Cemetery On Monday April 1st. The public is invited to all events.

Mom loved her Savior Jesus Christ, her husband, her family, many friends and neighbors and they all loved her.

Arrangements entrusted to Gridley-Block Funeral Chapel, 530-846-2138.

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