Katherine Irick Callanan 's Obituary
Katherine Irick Callanan, 86, passed away on Sunday, November 6th. She was a resident of Anne Arundel County for 44 years. Katherine was born to Albert Bryant Irick and Phyllis Elizabeth Terrill in Tampa, Florida where she was raised. She was predeceased by her parents, her brother, Harold Irick, her sister, Betty Cameron and her husband, David Callanan.
Katherine left the family business in Florida at age 22 to pursue a career with the Federal Government in Washington DC then Fort Meade, where she retired after 28 years of service. She then began a second career with the Maryland Unemployment Office, followed by Lier Siegler and the Phoenix Society. Katherine also volunteered much of her time to support local clubs and organizations.
Katherine was a vibrant, life-loving, free spirit always looking for different places to visit and was interested in almost any adventure. She travelled the world extensively throughout her life. If you mentioned you were going to visit a place, she would tell you when she’d been there and recommended places to see and restaurants in which to dine. She had vivid memories about every place she visited and could tell you the story behind every knick-knack she picked up in her travels. Katherine also enjoyed gardening, competitive ballroom dancing, playing the piano, cooking, entertaining and spending time with family and friends.
Those who were friends with Katherine had a friend for life. She always reached out to those she cared about and she never forgot so much as a birthday. Those who knew her will never forget her. She will be missed by her family and many friends, but will always remain in their memories.
A viewing will be held on Monday, November 21st, from 6 – 8pm. She will be interred with her husband in the Gettysburg National Cemetery on Thursday, December 1st.
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