The Kathy S. Brenneman collection of original Dr Seuss works
Kathy was a long time friend and client of ours for several decades. She was a a passionate, dedicated collector, who had a perpetual love for collecting Dr Seuss artwork.
Over the years , Janice and I worked closely together to help Kathy’s dream become a reality. She amassed a sensational collection that adorned her walls and filled both her heart and home. Even in her final days, she was acquiring artwork from us and thanking both of us, for making her “a very lucky girl.”
When Kathy’s health started to deteriorate, she asked if I would help find her beloved treasures a future home after her passing. I was honored and vowed to be of assistance . In her last will and testament she left instructions for me to handle the sale of her original Dr Seuss collection, and in keeping my promise, I am offering her precious collection up for adoption. My goal, and Kathy’s wish, is to find each work the right, loving home..
Kathy will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known her.
“We will always remember you Kathy. Your passion filled with love will now live on forever, cherished, and never be forgotten.”
Nick, Janice and your Animazing family.
As per Kathy’s wishes, part of the proceeds of this sale will also be given to the Ronald D Mool Education Fund
Biography:
Kathy was a fierce advocate and protectress for older adults in Washington DC for the past 40 years. She was a nurse first, then a physician, trained in Internal Medicine at the Washington Hospital Center, and then completed a two year fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at GWU. She gained board certification in Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine and Hospice/Palliative Medicine. Her first job after fellowship was to launch a new program in Geriatric Medicine at WHC. She was a founding member of the Washington DC Area Geriatric Education Center Consortium, a leader in medical education, and a partner to the city in improving health care for older persons. She founded the Providence Hospital Geriatric Medicine Division in 1997 and was a driving force behind Carroll Manor's building and excellence. She inspired and trained countless medical students, residents, fellows and colleagues to improve care systems for older adults regionally and nationally, including many of our own faculty. Her leadership in the GW Geriatric Medicine Fellowship faculty over 30 years was vital to its success. She was smart, strong and warm, with a ready wit and laugh when the going got tough. She received numerous awards for outstanding performance over the years, as she was widely known as the Washington DC patron of making it safe to grow old.
Kathy was a 1968 graduate of Stanford High School and a 1970 graduate of Mercy School of Nursing in Champaign-Urbana. She later earned her B.S. from Pace University in New York and graduated from Medical School at Southern Illinois University. Kathy completed the fellowship in geriatrics at George Washington University. Kathy retired as Director of Geriatrics at Providence Hospital and Director of Carroll Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Washington, DC.
Memorial contributions (per Kathy's request) may be directed to the Ronald D. Mool Education Fund to promote Advanced Level Life Saving Skills at the El Paso Emergency Squad, 700 S Fayette St. El Paso, IL 61738.