Isabelle Catherine Travers Buchner “Kitty” April 15, 1929 – March 10, 2017

Passed away at her home in San Martin, CA on March 10, 2017. Kitty was born April 15, 1929 in San Francisco, CA to parents Richard and Isabelle Travers.
She graduated from St. Cecelias Grammar School (1943) and Presentation High School (1947), both in San Francisco.
In 1948 she wed William Buchner and together they raised eight children. Kitty was actively involved in her childrens lives, be it Brownies, Girl Scouts, school band, 4H or religious instruction programs.
When the children were grown, Kitty enrolled in the P.E program at Gavilan College. She participated in every sport except football – her favorite was racquetball. However, she would only play against the boys because they were a better challenge. In 1989 Kitty was presented with the Student Athlete of the Year award. After 35 years of attendance at Gavilan College, Kitty was unable to continue due to ill health.
Kitty is survived by her eight children Karen Pedigo, Susie Bar-Orian Buchner, Bill Buchner (Anna), Robert Buchner, Nancy Buchner Collins, Buck Buchner, James Buchner, John Buchner (Janice), 15 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, her brother Richard, and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
A celebration of life will be held 11:00am on Friday March 17, 2017 at Habing Family Funeral Home, Gilroy. The family requests no flowers, but instead perform a random act of kindness in Kittys honor.
Online condolences at www.habingfamilyfuneralhome.com