Kathleen Dalby - Obituary

athy entered the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, July 10, 2026 at the age of 72. Born on October 14, 1953 to Bill & Dorothy Trimpin, Kathy lived a life marked by unwavering faith, selfless love, quiet strength, and joyful service to others. She was known for her warm smile, gentle spirit, and servant’s heart. Through every season of life, she reflected the grace of God and found contentment in faithfully serving her family, her church, and those around her. Kathy shared a remarkable love story with her beloved husband, Phil Dalby. They first met in 1972 at Virginia Tech and were blessed to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on July 3, 2026. Together they built a Christ-centered home that was filled with love, hospitality, adventure, and ministry. Throughout Phil's 28-year Navy career, Kathy faithfully supported their family through 12 duty stations, a deployment to Iraq, and 6 overseas assignments including Guam, Greece, and South Korea. Wherever they lived, she created a welcoming home and embraced each new chapter with grace and resilience. Kathy enjoyed the outdoors and treasured adventurous family vacations. Whether backpacking through the Appalachian, canoeing the Boundary Waters, rappelling Ozone Falls, sailing to Ocracoke and the Bahamas, or exploring new places around the world, she found joy in experiencing God's creation. Kathy faithfully served alongside Phil in numerous ministries throughout their marriage, including Sunday School, children’s choirs, AWANA, youth groups, college & career, father-child campouts, and more. She was a longtime member of Broadneck Evangelical Presbyterian Church, where she found lasting friendships and many opportunities to serve the Lord. Her family is deeply grateful for the prayers, compassion, and support shown by her church family and many dear friends throughout her illness. In her later years, Kathy faced numerous health challenges with remarkable courage and steadfast faith. She endured multiple surgeries, overcame a 3-year battle with leukemia, and ultimately battled Alzheimer's disease. Through it all, as Phil can best attest, she only grew in beauty! Kathy is survived by her husband of 50 years, Phil Dalby; her children, John Dalby and his wife, Leizl; Rachel Prindle and her husband, Tim; and Josh Dalby and his wife, Clare. She was a proud and loving grandmother to McKenna, Ainsley, Asher, and Brielle Dalby; and Michie, James, Bo, and Mary Prindle, each of whom brought immense joy to her life. While her family mourns her passing, they rejoice in the assurance that Kathy is now at home with Christ. Her legacy of humble service, grace through adversity, and devotion to Christ and others will continue to inspire all who were blessed to know her. The words of Jesus in Matthew 25:23 beautifully capture the life she lived: “Well done, good and faithful servant.” A Celebration of Eternal Life will be held on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 10 a.m. at Broadneck Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 235 Bay Dale Drive Arnold, MD 21012. Family and friends are invited to join in celebrating Kathy's life and the hope of the resurrection found in Jesus Christ. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be made to BEP or the Alzheimer’s Foundation , honoring Kathy’s lifelong commitment to serving Christ and others.