Katherine "Kate" Fibert
March 25, 1983 ~ December 22, 2022
Katherine "Kate" Fibert, 39, Director of Adoption Choices of Missouri and LCSW Therapist working with transgendered youth, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022. Memorial Service will be at 11:00 am, Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. Preceded in death by her mother, Andrea Chadick. Survived by her long-time partner, Brandon Walker; sons, Andrew Fibert, Porter Walker; father, Stephen Chadick; and her sister, Carly (Mike) Sutton. Along with her Grandmother, Bonnie Chadick, her Grandfather, Dr. Prue and many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces and Nephews. Kate’s kind and empathetic soul was always driven to help those in need and she will be missed by all who knew and loved her. In lieu of flowers please make donations to: The Center of Wichita, at www.thecenterofwichita.org Services in card of Downing & Lahey Mortuary - West Chapel.
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I met Katie in the 1st grade, and we were in the same brownie group and then I was an “original member” of the Wild Things softball team from 1st grade to well into high school! We had a strong group of girls that all hung out together throughout elementary school through high school. Although we all grew up, we all stayed in touch with each other. I had reconnected with Katie in the last couple years and always enjoyed getting together with her or just chatting. She was such a sweet, caring person who always thought of others, always being one of the first to check on me when something would happen (2022 has been a tough year). I love you Katie, one of my oldest friends, I will miss you so. I promise, I ’m going to come through on a plan that you and I wanted to do, I’m going to make us girls all get together on a regular basis, in your honor. ❤️❤️❤️
Jera and I are deeply sorry for your family’s loss.
Kate was someone so very special. She evoked a deep sense of trust in me, as she did many of her clients. She had a deep connection to the LGBTQIA community especially the youth and we need more people like her in this world. There is a void now in our hearts and community and she will greatly be missed;but her work lives on in all of those she helped and cared for. My thoughts are with her family especially her two sons whom she spoke of often and tenderly. We will miss you Kate. We loved you too.
I met Kate earlier this year. I was looking for a new therapist. I think it was fate we met because I called in to make an appointment with another therapist and I was advised that person was full so they suggested Kate. The moment I met Kate I knew I was in good hands. When our session was over I went to the car and just cried because I had never felt as listened to by someone. She made me feel safe and valid. She was a great inspiration and I will always try and make her proud. My heart hurts so much, I feel extremely lost. I was hoping for many more memories with you Kate. Love you, sweet soul. Rest easy and I hope to see you in my dreams.
Absolutely heart wrenching! I have known Katie for 35+ years. As kids she was always the first one to call me out on anything. That never slowed down even as adults. She would message me explaining I should look at thing from other perspectives. She constantly reminded me that life throws us curves and it’s how we respond that matters. You will be missed!
I had the privilege of working with Kate. She was my client. We will never forget her kind spirit and the compassion she shared. My sincerest condolences.
I suppose I only met Kate a few months ago as my first therapist, it felt like we were just talking, not just about me, but about her too and her family and what was going on with her. We just talked and she always encouraged me. It’s hard to believe. I’ll miss you, thanks for being there.
I promise I’ll get that job.
My condolences
Kate was there for us throughout our twin’s adoption. She held our oldest daughter so we could hold our twins for the first time! She spent night in the hospital with us… was there for support anytime we needed through phone calls and text messages.. she came out to our house for our post placement visits and sat on the floor playing with our babies! We will always remember her. 💔
Katie and I were friends since the 4th grade. I have so many memories with Katie, from our summers lifeguarding together, playing softball, and just hanging out. My favorite memories are sitting around her kitchen table with her parents, Steve and Andrea, playing board games. We also thought we were super cool when Andrea would load us up in her station wagon and take us to tee-pee houses. Katie was the most kind and generous friend. She loved fiercely. My deepest sympathies to her family, all whom she loved so very much.
Kate was the first therapist I had that made me feel truly safe and heard. I hadn’t had good experiences in therapy before but whenever I walked into her office I felt safe. Sometimes I wonder if it’s normal to still be grieving her since I was only a therapy client, but she was such a kind and empathetic person that her impact will follow me forever.
Kate saved my life multiple times. Not only did she get me to finally grabble with my suicidal ideation, she taught me how to balance my faith with my queerness and learn to balance them together. She’s the closest thing to a hero that I have ever met. I look forward to spending the rest of my life fighting for the causes she believed in.