Kathleen "Kathy" Ann Hambly

Kathy Hambly passed away Saturday, March 18,2023, at her home in Pine City.

Kathleen Ann (Bengson) Hambly was born March 13, 1954 in Duluth, Minnesota to Merrill and Anna (Hyland) Bengson. She grew up in Cloquet, Minnesota, until 1970, when her family moved to Phoenix, Arizona for a year, prior to locating in Pine City. She graduated from Pine City High School in 1972.

Kathy was extremely family oriented. She met Dick when he ate at the 61-Way Café owned by her parents. They were married April 14, 1973. She enjoyed road trips, camping, jigsaw puzzles, church callings and activities, and family time. She was also noted for having the talent to cook, bake, and prepare any kind of food ever thought of. She was extremely artsy craftsy, enjoying knitting, crocheting, and tatting. She and Dick attempted to attend as many athletic, musical and theatrical events as possible to show support for their children and grandchildren.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents Merrill and Anna Bengson; in-laws Wayne and Lila Hambly; sister Deana Howard and brother in-law Lee Howard.

She is survived by husband Dick Hambly; children Rick Hambly of Woodbury, MN, Tim Hambly of San Jacinto, California, Laura (Justin) Anderson of Stansbury Park, Utah, Amy (Adam) Dierkhising of Spring Lake Park, MN, David Hambly of North Branch, MN, Dan Hambly of Pine City, MN; extended family Kayla Hambly of Pine City; twelve grandchildren; sisters Bev Seafolk of Rush City, MN, Dorothy Kohl of Pine City; and one brother-in-law John (Pat) Hambly of Turtle Lake, WI.

Funeral services for Kathy: 2 PM; Friday, March 24, 2023 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Pine City. A gathering of family and friends is planned from 5-7 PM; Thursday (3/23) at the Swanson Funeral Chapel in Pine City and also one hour prior to the service at the church.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City~Swanson Chapel www.FuneralAndCremationService.com