Kathryn Elizabeth Emmel Holcomb

Born: 1955, Hillsboro, Oregon

Married: Mark Steven Holcomb (Div), 1978, Caldwell, Idaho

Children: Megan Elizabeth Emmel, b 1984, San Diego, California

Keri Lyn Emmel, b 1987, San Diego, California

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Information for geneology page: Kathryn Elizabeth Emmel Holcomb (July 2004)

Born: 1955, Hillsboro, Oregon Married: Mark Steven Holcomb, 1978, Caldwell, Idaho. Divorced 1997. Children: Megan Elizabeth Holcomb, b 1984, San Diego California. Attending University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA. Keri Lyn Holcomb, b 1987, San Diego, California Information: Kathy graduated in 1978 from California Polytechnic State University, B.S. in Animal Science. Married and moved with Mark to San Diego in 1978. Worked as a medical research laboratory technician for University of California, San Diego for 12 years before staying home with daughters Megan and Keri. Wrote columns and feature articles for several horse magazines, president of Jamul Trails Council for four years, member of California Dressage Society, and other stuff she can't remember. Obtained Master's Degree in Liberal Arts from San Diego State University in 1999. Currently works for UCSD as Editor of medical manuscripts, grant proposals, etc. Would rather spend full time playing with her horses. Kathy has always shared her Grandpa Harold's love of horses and other animals. Website: http://www.sdaccess.net/~qquilt

Kathy Holcomb, MA, Editor UCSD Community Pediatrics San Diego Immunization Partnership

Invormation provided by Kathy Holcomb July 2009-

I have always shared my Grandpa Harold's love of horses and other animals. I graduated in 1978 from California Polytechnic State University, B.S. in Animal Science. Worked as a Staff Research Associate for University of California, San Diego, for 12 years, mostly under Allen Merritt, MD. The work led to lifesaving surfactant treatment for the underdeveloped lungs of premature babies.

Then I stayed home for a number of years with my daughters Megan and Keri. Wrote columns and feature articles for several horse magazines. Co-founder of Jamul Trails Council, president for four years. Competed with my horse “Cricket” in dressage shows, reaching upper levels and winning amateur championships in San Diego chapter of California Dressage Society (CDS). Served on board of directors of CDS-SD as newsletter editor. Megan and Keri were in the US Pony Club so for a few years I was an official Pony Club Mom. I made art quilts that were exhibited in one-woman show at San Diego Women's History Museum in Oct 1997.

In 1999, obtained a masters degree in Liberal Arts from San Diego State University. Went back to work for UCSD as an editor, then administrative specialist. When Megan and Keri left home, I realized I could return to my dream of being involved in equine research. In 2007 I entered the University of California, Davis, Animal Biology Graduate Group to pursue a PhD in equine behavior.