Kathy Kueneman b. 1949

My friend Kathy was truly a woman of many talents, and this photo shows her in one of her favorite roles; as a loving, playful child whisperer. We can only imagine what she might be saying to her captivated godson. Although she had no children of her own, she lavished love, attention and guidance on the children of her family and friends. This was also the photograph that her future husband, Ghassan Habib, carried in his wallet and looked at daily during their long separation while he worked in Nigeria and Kathy made beautiful books in Manhattan and Berkeley, Calif. They had one of those marriages — the inspiring, supportive, lasting ones. She was a dear friend and wise counsel to so many. Some of us came to call her Our Kathy. In truth, she was Ghassan’s Kathy, but he gladly and generously shared her with us. We all hold Our Kathy close and miss her deeply.