Kate Lauren Doney

Kate Lauren Doney, 24, of Sylvania, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2013, at the Cleveland Clinic. She was born August 26, 1988, in Toledo, Ohio. Kate graduated Cum Laude from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor of Science in Education and was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. Kate had a contagious passion for life that inspired all who knew her. A lover of the outdoors, she enjoyed soccer and weekends at her familys campground. Kate treasured motorcycle trips with her dad and loved to cook for others. Her ongoing passion was children. She coached a youth soccer team and looked forward to a career in early childhood education. And yet she taught both young and old much more than she could have in a classroom with her spirit, determination and courage. Kate thrived in living life to its fullest despite three successful battles with cancer and three bone marrow transplants. And through it all, she only focused on the needs of others especially those fighting similar battles. Her support included raising money for Light the Night & Relay for Life. For those touched by Kates heart, courage and faith she was well beyond a family member or friend she was, and continues to be, an inspiration. Survivors include her parents, Tim & Cathy Doney; sisters, Kristin Doney & Kara Doney; grandparents, Tony & Mary Gerrish, several aunts & uncles, many cousins, and the family dog Kody. Kate was preceded in death by her grandparents, Stewart & Nancy Doney; her uncle Dennis Bondy; cousin Derek Doney; and dear friend Kyle Sporleder who was her rock & biggest supporter. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses & staff at Toledo Childrens Hospital, Hickman Cancer Center & Cleveland Clinic for their care and support, especially Dr. Brian Bolwell her quarterback. Friends are invited to visit on Monday, August 12th, from 2-8 p.m., at the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 Sylvania Avenue, west of Corey. To honor Kates wishes, colorful attire can be worn to this visitation service as a celebration of the life she lived. There will be a prayer service at 9:15am at the Walker Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 13th immediately followed by funeral services held at 10 a.m., at St. Joseph Parish, 5373 Main Street, in Sylvania. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Northern Ohio Chapter 5700 Brecksville Rd., Independence, Ohio 44131. Online condolences may be sent to the family at walkerfuneralhomes.com