Kathleen Aylene Meckler

Kathleen Aylene (Duffy) Meckler, 71, cherished wife, beloved mother, sister, and best friend passed away February 23, 2025. She was born November 19, 1953, in Santa Monica, California, to John and Victoria (Nichols) Duffy. 

Kathleen was a beloved wife, mom, and wonderful sister. She was with Steve, her husband and best friend, for 52 years. Moe, her most favorite and loved Golden Retriever, misses her dearly.

She had an amazing passion for playing pool for many, many years. She was so excited and enjoyed going to Nationals in Las Vegas. She was very creative and had many interests throughout her life, some of which were breeding and raising Samoyed puppies and barrel racing her stallion.

Kathleen managed the video store, Adventureland (Buhl) for five years and thoroughly enjoyed it. She tended bar at the Cellar Club (Buhl), Romona (Buhl), and Wilson’s Club (Hagerman) for many years. Kathleen and Steve owned the Rock Lodge in Hagerman for 8 years. Boy, how Kathy loved her Koi fish they raised at the lodge!

She so enjoyed tending the bar with their 1000 Springs Tour business they shared for 20 years. All her special touches on the trips made them so enjoyable and fun!

Kathy loved going camping and fishing and working in her greenhouse. She so enjoyed horticulture, offering veggies to her community was such a joy to her.

She was very artistic and creative with painting rocks. She shared them with everyone she knew – even her doctors! She was so open hearted and giving. She wanted everyone she knew to have joy and a smile. She had just recently discovered diamond art and she was on her way to sharing more happiness! Everyone who knew her loved her.

We will surely miss our special coffee times with you sis. You’ll be in our hearts and with us always!

Kathy is survived by her husband, Steve; and sons, Danny (Connie) and Shaun (Raena). She had 3 grandchildren, Cassie (Garrett), Hannah, and Kayla; and 3 great grandchildren, Carter, Ivy, and Sophia. Brothers, Mike (Donna) Duffy and Bruce Duffy; sisters, Teri (Dix) Hudson and Robin Beams; sisters-in-law, Sheri Meckler and Nancy Duffy; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, John Duffy; mother, Victoria Duffy; and brother, Jerry Duffy.

Thank you, Kathy, for enriching our lives with your love and joy. You will be so deeply missed. May you be riding in the wind with your white stallion, Shama, and winning every barrel race.

There will be no services, just private family time.

Donations in Kathy’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Kathy’s memorial webpage at www.farmerfuneralchapel.com.