Kathryn Holland Van Buskirk ’49

Kathryn Holland Van Buskirk ’49, of North Mankato, Minn.; Oct. 19, of cancer. She received her master’s degree in social work from UConn and completed PhD coursework at the Fielding Graduate University, additionally receiving training both as a psychotherapist and a family life educator. She was employed by family service and mental health agencies in Boston, Pittsburgh, Dayton, and Duluth. After moving to Mankato, she joined the faculty at Minnesota State University as a fieldwork coordinator. She was a member and leader of many professional, civic, and community organizations, task forces, and committees. A recipient of the Mankato Area Service to Youth Award in 1977 and 1988, she also received a YWCA Outstanding Volunteer Service Award. She is survived by two sons, including Erik Moore ’84, and her sister Jean Foxman ’52.