Karrie Kay Balwochus

Karrie Kay Balwochus, 49 died Friday, December 4th, 2015 in Beaumont. A native of Upland, California she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Karrie was a published author under the penn name "Kathryn Loch". She was also a gifted 3-D artist and an avid miniature painter. She loved horses and enjoyed horseback riding in several categories at a young age. Karrie is survived by her loving husband, Ryan Balwochus of 24 years, a daughter, Tyann McGowen and husband Michael of Chino, CA, and a son, Duncan Balwochus of Vidor. She is also survived by a granddaughter, Finley McGowen and 2 grandsons, Merrick and Caleb McGowen, and her mother, Rosemary Anderson of Redlands, CA. Karrie was preceded in death by her father, Virgil Bramblett. A memorial service will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor.