of Fairfield Bay, AR
August 4, 1948 - September 29, 2022
Kathryn Elizabeth MacCallum-Jaeger, age 74, of Fairfield Bay, AR passed away on September 29, 2022. She was born in New Britain, CT on August 4th, 1948 to Thomas Gordon MacCallum and Katherine Almeda Strausbaugh.
Kathryn grew up in Winstead, CT. After marrying Jack Jaeger and having their children, they made the decision to leave her family in Connecticut. They simply decided to load up the vehicle to drive westward in search of land that they could afford and sustain their family as a homestead. In their travels, they stopped at the C&D Grocery Store for fuel on Highway 65 outside Leslie and after meeting with the locals, found a piece of land they fell in love with on Nubbin Hill. The family decided that they were home in 1981.
After years of doing factory work, Kathryn went back to school to pursue a career in nursing when she was in her 50s. She worked at various nursing homes in Arkansas and Missouri as an LPN. Kathryn loved helping her patients. She enjoyed knitting sweaters and was constantly reading. Her family was her pride and joy along with the many dogs and granddogs that she loved.
Survivors include her son, Jonathan Jaeger and wife, Dana of Leslie, AR; daughter, Ketchen Jaeger of Springfield, MO; son, Eric Jaeger and wife, Mary of Leslie AR; grandchildren, Gary Grisham and wife, Josie of Springfield, MO, Alexander Jaeger of Albuquerque, NM, Justice Jaeger and husband, Weylin of Ewa Beach, HI, Abby Willison of Springfield, MO, Nicholas Jaeger of Little Rock, AR, Christopher Jaeger of Fayetteville, AR, Micheal Jaeger of Fayetteville, AR, Ocean Jaeger of Conway, AR and great grandchildren, Shayne Willison, Hudson Grisham, Jack Grisham and Wesley Eric Guise. She was also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Kathryn was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Katherine MacCallum; siblings, Joan Bunch, Nancy Hudon and Lee (Toby) MacCallum; father of her children, Herwig (Jack) Jaeger and her son, Kirk.
Kathryn's family will be holding a celebration of life at a later date to be honoring her wishes.
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23 Condolence(s)
Kay Collins
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. God bless you and give you His peace.
Kay and Jimmy Collins
Sandra Pheil
Friday, October 7, 2022
My deepest condolences to all the family.
Jeanie Rains
Thursday, October 6, 2022
So sorry for your loss. We love y’all.
Lonnie Stripling
Thursday, October 6, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was awesomely wonderfully cool. I will always remember her. I wish my RandiLynn could have known her. Love and hugs from here ♥ï¸â™¥ï¸â™¥ï¸
Brenda Hamernick/Bunker
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
I remember when y'all came to the CD Grocery with camper trailer. My prayers are with y'all and she will be dearly missed
Sally Wilson
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
All my love to you all and it hurts but she doesn’t and she is so proud of all of you she left here to carry on her love and life â¤ï¸ðŸ’‹ðŸ™
Peggy Adams
Monday, October 3, 2022
Prayers go out to all of you.
Brenda Lewis
Monday, October 3, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss.
Sonja Owens
Monday, October 3, 2022
I am so sorry! Prayers for all of y'all! So 😔 sorry! Y'all lost your mama!
Scarlet King
Monday, October 3, 2022
I am so sorry for your family’s loss!
Kathy Crabtrey
Monday, October 3, 2022
I had the pleasure of working with your mom while I was the administrator of Indian Rock Village. What a sweet lady that love her family. She will be missed by many, prayers for her family as they move forward in this life with out her, may God Bless you all. We will be praying for this wonderful family.ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™
Carol Graham
Monday, October 3, 2022
My prayers for your family. Kathy was fun and I enjoyed working with her every now and then going out for refreshments after a long evening. I know she loved her family dearly.
James and Jeri White
Monday, October 3, 2022
Our deepest sympathy
Scott and Adrienne Weeks
Monday, October 3, 2022
A beautiful life lived and an amazing family created. Rest with the Angels until we all meet again!
Joyce Harper
Monday, October 3, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of the time Kat and I spent together and will always cherish the friendship we had.
Rest in peace my friend.
Alley Jacobson
Monday, October 3, 2022
Love you so much Momma Jeager â¤ï¸ Thank you for always being a loving mother figure, when I needed it most.
LeeAnn Hannah
Monday, October 3, 2022
My deepest condolences to the family. Kathryn was a wonderful woman and I’m thankful for the pleasure I had to take care of her at IRV. We shared the love of cats and food which led to many interesting conversations. I’d bring her in some of my homework to taste from culinary school and she’d give me feedback. It was a pleasure to get to know you, Kathryn. Rest peacefully.
Joe isaac
Monday, October 3, 2022
You are a awesome woman that always smiled n made others laugh.. it was always great to sit n talk with you.. ty joe (greg) isaac for those who don't know she always called me greg..lmaoooo
Vickie Lucas
Monday, October 3, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Hugs & prayers of comfort for all of you.
Kathryn Elizabeth Hudon
Monday, October 3, 2022
My heart goes out to all of you Jaegers and company. I love and miss you all! â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸
Carolyn Griffith
Monday, October 3, 2022
Love and prayers
Ocean Jaeger
Monday, October 3, 2022
Rest In Peace nana. I love you so so much. I miss you already.
Kevin Overhomt
Monday, October 3, 2022
I’m so sorry to hear of Ms Jaeger’s passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.