Katherine Elizabeth Galanski
Katherine Elizabeth Galanski, 89, of League City, Texas, formerly of Houston, Texas, passed away on February 1, 2020, in Nassau Bay, Texas.
She was born January 14, 1931, in San Antonio, Texas, daughter of Harry and Pearl Dunaway. Mrs. Galanski was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Houston for over 40 years. Professionally, she served as an Executive Secretary, with her last employer being National Marine, where she retired in 1991 after 18 years of service.
She is preceded in death by her sisters – Dorothy Coy and Josephine Tankersley, and her brothers – Jack Dunaway and Patrick Dunaway. She is survived by her husband Stanley Robert Galanski Sr. (65 years of marriage), and their three sons and spouses – Stanley Galanski Jr. and wife Susan, David Galanski and Gerardo De Leon, and Greg Galanski and wife Kathy; grandchildren and spouses – Chelsea Galanski, Adair Winget and husband James, Leainni Galanski, and Mason Galanski; and three great grandchildren.
She was an enduring person having survived tuberculosis as a young woman, and a mid-life, Near-Death Experience. Her love for the Lord permeated every aspect of her life – from her devotional presence in the Catholic Church to the many sacrifices she made for her family, to the absolute “kindness” she showed every person she encountered. Her currency was her smile. She was the “foundation” of the Galanski Family, with an affection for life, in all its forms, that was very precious.
A service will be held at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 1801 Sage Road, Houston, Texas 77056 on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 10:00 AM with the burial to follow at the Houston National Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be sons: Stanley R. Galanski Jr., David Galanski, Greg Galanski; nephews Stanley A. Galanski and Tom Tankersley; and longtime family friend David Bergeron.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to the Pawsitive Play Program at Texas Children’s Hospital, online at www.texaschildrens.org/puppylove.
On behalf of the Veterans Coffee Club of MRC The Crossings, please accept our most sincere condolences for you and your family’s unexpected loss.
Our condolences to the Galanski family! It was an honor to of met Katherine! She and Mr. Galanski made us feel at home when they hosted us at her home! I remember being in awe of how she set the table and just made us feel so special! Praying for all the family that God comfort and give you strength! David and Gerardo we are thinking for ya!
Dear Uncle Stan … so sorry for your loss. She Loved you so much! See you next week. Tommy.
My sincere Condolences to Mr. Galanski David Galanski and to the Galanski family. Mrs. Galanski truly is a sweet kindest person I’ve ever know..and her beautiful smile. She will be missed.♡
We know the many memories of Katherine will support the Galanski family during this trying time. God Bless.
I’m sorry about the loss of your mother. May Jehovah”s Holy Spirit comfort you and your family.
Our thoughts and prayers of comfort and peace are with you during this time of extreme loss. Love you David and G!
Sincere sympathy in the loss of your loved one.
Met her at the wedding….absolutely beautiful
Dearest Uncle Stan and Family: My deapest sympathy, there are no word at this time that can make you feel different. My heart is heavy,for I know the pain of loosing a wife and a mother. I can tell you time heals but never take those beautiful memories away.. Now is a time to spend God and Family..
God Bless
Ted Galanski Jr and Family
Whenever I think of Kathy, I think of the word “sparkle.” I was so lucky to have her as a sister-in-law. She was a lovely person and kind to everyone. I loved her as did everyone who ever knew her. She will leave a big void in my heart.
I just saw this. Kathy is one of the sweetest human beings I have ever known. I am Jean Appleton’s brother, and I first knew Stan and Kathy on Heatherbloom Street when they were neighbors. My love to the family.
Sorry to just see this. “Her currency was her smile” was an absolute truth. She was one of the sweetest people I’ve ever met and always greeted me with kindness. She was a long-time friend of our family (Family of George McMahan). Sincerest condolences to the entire Galanski Family.