Watching the Yankees game, on YES, this evening, I was saddened to hear the news about Jim Kaat’s wife passing. Bob Raissman had a report on it as well:
Heartfelt condolences to Jim Kaat, whose wife Mary Ann, 64, died yesterday after suffering complications from the bladder cancer she was diagnosed with in 2004.
Kaat, who retired from the Yankees Entertainment & Sports Network booth following the 2007 season, said the family will hold a private service in Ripon, Wis. A celebration of Mary Ann’s life will be held later this year at Kaat’s Florida home.
Actually, Kitty retired after the 2006 season – and not 2007 as Raissman wrote. Nonetheless, hearing of Mrs. Kaat’s illness, now, it makes sense as to why Jim retired (when he did) to travel about the country in an RV with his bride.
I’m glad that the Kaat’s had a chance to be together as much as they were during 2007. And, I hope that Jim realizes that death only ends life, and, not relationships. His wife will always be with him – and nothing can ever change that.
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July 22nd, 2008 at 10:33 am
Nonetheless, hearing of Mrs. Kaat’s illness, now, it makes sense as to why Jim retired (when he did) to travel about the country in an RV with his bride.
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I thought it was awesome that he did that then, and looking back, I have an even greater appreciation for what he did.
I remember a friend of mine telling me a couple of years ago that she and her family, instead of exchanging gifts during the holidays (for example), that they decided to get together and do things as a family; making memories, I believe is what she said. That is something I have since implemented in my life as well.
August 2nd, 2008 at 11:39 pm
Nice story to add on to this one:
http://blogs.hollandsentinel.com/alan/?p=100