She was born, Katherine Lois Fouquette, in Maple Lake, Minnesota.  She graduated valedictorian of the class of 1950. She furthered her education midlife at Columbia Basin College.  She received a degree in financial services and also one in medical transcriptions. She married Harry Olin Bayless in 1955 in Portland Oregon.  She worked as a secretary for an optometrist office in Kennewick for many years. She was an Avon representative for many years. She traveled a lot around the USA. Visiting many states, parks and sites. She loved the outdoors, camping, fishing and are RVing around.  She was an avid crafter and sewer.  She was a member of the local doll club in Kennewick, where she served as secretary for many years. She was a den mother for the Boy Scouts. She lived the life she wanted, to the fullest. She is survived by her three children; Diane Lowery, Steven Catlow and Harry Bayless Jr.  She has 14 grand-children and 25 great-grandchildren.