Kathryn L. (Byron) Stuart

Kathryn “Kathy” (Karst/Byron) Stuart was born on February 9, 1953, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, at Sacred Heart Hospital. She passed away peacefully on September 27, 2026, at her home in Boise, surrounded by those who loved her.

Kathy attended Skyline High School and continued her education at Idaho State University and Boise State University before earning her master’s degree from Lesley University.

Kathy is survived by her husband, Doug Stuart; her sons, Patrick and his wife, Briah, and Michael and his wife, Lani; her grandchildren, Tyson, Maria, Otto, and Mattie James; and her bonus children and their families, whom she loved and embraced as her own. She is also survived by her brothers, Kurt, Gary, and Craig Karst.

Kathy was an artist at heart. Everything she touched, she made beautiful, and she cherished the time she spent creating and working on new art projects. Her creativity was a reflection of the way she saw the world, with beauty, curiosity, and intention.

She was deeply spiritual and a lover of nature. She found joy in camping, adventuring, and spending time outdoors, and she treasured the experiences and memories she shared with the people she loved.

Kathy’s life was filled with creativity, adventure, love, and connection. She will be deeply missed by the many people whose lives she touched.

A celebration of Kathy’s life will be held in the spring of 2027, with additional details to be shared at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor, Garden City. 208-853-3131