Kathy (Katherine) Stevenson, 64, of Roseville, California, passed away unexpectedly on
December 22, 2025. Born on May 24, 1961, in Harbor City, California, she lived a life marked
by kindness, humor, and unwavering dedication to her family and friends. Kathy had a natural "it
factor", a warmth and presence that drew people to her and made them want to be part of her
world.
Kathy embraced life fully. She loved her children and grandchildren. She was the best
Grandmama. She loved to travel and was a competitive and accomplished tennis and pickleball
player. She was an exceptional athlete in nearly every sport she tried. At the time of her passing,
she was transitioning into retirement and cherishing more time with her husband, children, and
grandchildren.
Kathy was a devoted and highly respected employee, serving as Controller for Nolte Engineering
/ NV5 for 32 years. Known for her meticulous work ethic, she was a handson supervisor who
supported her staff, and collaborated closely with the executive team as a subjectmatter expert on
complex accounting matters.
Kathy is survived by her husband, Brian; her daughter, Amber Dewey, her husband, Kevin; her
son, Cory Gierczak, his wife, Rana; her grandchildren, Clara and Alice Dewey, and Chloe
Gierczak; her brother, Jeff Rudie, and his family; and her sister, Connie Toste, and her family.
A Memorial / Celebration of Life with family and close friends will be held on July 26, 2026.
She will be deeply missed by all that knew and loved her.