She served in the U.S. Army as Military Police for five years much of which was in Mannheim, Germany. After being discharge from the Army, Katherine attended Linn Benton Community College where she received her Associates Degree in Animal Science. She pursued her dream and worked as a horse trainer for several years. In addition to her love of working with horses she also loved supporting her daughters in their activities. Katherine was married to Kelly Doherty in Albany on December 21, 1996. She is survived by her husband, Kelly of Lebanon, daughters, Ashley Furman of LaGrande, OR and Alysia Furman of Lebanon,