Kathryn "Katie" (Newman) Paine

Kathryn “Katie” Paine (Newman) born August 31, 1992, and died on May 16, 2023. Kate was adopted in April 1998 by Brenda Newman (deceased September 2007), Kate mostly grew up in Auburn, Kansas along with her brother Timothy (now living in Kansas City, Missouri). Brenda died of cancer in September 2007 when Kate was 15 years old, and then Carla Newman, Brenda’s youngest sister took over as guardian to Kate and Tim. Kate loved to read books and play games online. She was a big hugger, she loved to hug everyone. She loved her family and friends. Kate graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 2011 and then attended some classes at Allen County Community College and worked at HyVee in Topeka, Kansas where she met her future husband, Michael Paine. Kate was married for eight years to Mike Paine, and they have twin sons David & Thomas. Kate developed heart issues after the birth of her twin sons and was in and out of the hospitals for over six years, with LVAD, then two heart transplants and so many other medical procedures. She knew it her time was short here on earth. Kate had recently moved back to Auburn, so her family could help her with her declining health. In Kate’s own words. I acknowledge the pain that is being felt and wanted to remind everyone to chip in with taking care of David and Thomas. Overall thought, I want it to be a celebration. I’m not in pain anymore, I’m not struggling to breathe anymore. I can finally rest; if they care about me, they’ll be happy for me. In my words. I was graced enough for being in this sweet girl’s short life. She always wanted hugs and cuddles and lots of kisses. It has been a true gift of getting to be with such a loving treasure as Kate. Oh my goodness, how she loved those boys, she truly gave her whole heart to David and Thomas. I am blessed that she made me a “NaNa”. She lives on through her boys and our memories. Kate, you are loved. God loves you. I love you too. Thomas and David are currently living in Topeka with their father Mike Paine and their amazing grandparents, David and Denise Paine. In lieu of flowers, donations will be taken for the Education Fund of David & Thomas Paine. Reminder: Family, please sign your organ donation card. The celebration of Kathryn Paine is planned for Friday, May 26 at 3PM at the Auburn Community Center, 121 W. 11th Street, Auburn, KS 66402. donations can be made to her sons David and Thomas’s college fund by mail 3200 sw Tara Ave Topeka, KS 66611, or by cash app or PayPal to Michael Paine. $mikepaine1987

Kathryn "Katie" (Newman) Paine

August 31, 1992 - May 16, 2023