July 28, 1949 – March 28, 2026__________________
Kathleen “Kathi” Marie Card, 76, of Newport News, VA passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at her home surrounded by those who loved her most. Her passing came suddenly following a diagnosis of stage 4 cancer.
Kathi was born July 28, 1949, in Sioux City, IA to Darrell and Jacquelyn (Gurney) Card. She spent her early childhood in Elk Point before moving with her family at age eight to Timber Lake where she grew up with her three brothers, Craig, Curtis, and David. She graduated from Timber Lake High School in 1967.
Her commitment to education and personal discipline was a defining part of who she was, and she earned her master’s degree while balancing the demands of a full military career.
Kathi proudly served her country in the United States Air Force, building a career that spanned nearly three decades. She began her military service in 1975 and entered active duty as a commissioned officer in 1977, eventually retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel after more than 27 years of active duty.