Katheryn Elizabeth Impson

Klint Kale Impson and Katheryn “Katie” Elizabeth (Gilmartin) Impson left this earth too soon on April 29th, 2021. Klint at the age of 41, Katie at the age of 39. Katie was born November 26th, 1981, in Muskogee, Oklahoma to James J. Gilmartin Jr. and Mary Katheryn (Kalil) Gilmartin. She attended St. Joseph Catholic School, Alice Robertson Middle School, and Muskogee High School graduating in 2000. Katie received a degree in Early Childhood Education from Northeastern State University. She worked at the Bureau of Indian Affairs for 10 years in various roles, the most recently as a Contracting Officer. Katie had a passion for crafting and running. She loved to complete crafting projects with her children and Klint. She enjoyed running outside the most, as her and Klint shared a deep love for the outdoors. They frequently went “off grid” to their cabin in the Kiamichi Wilderness to enjoy nature with their kids. Katie was known for her infectious laugh, light-hearted jokes, and willingness to help others. Klint was born August 20, 1979, to Bob and Cindy (Ellis) Impson in Paris, TX. Klint attended elementary school, high school and East Central University in Ada, OK. After college he began his career with the U.S Department of Interior as an appraiser of trust lands. He quickly earned a role as the Supervisor of Appraisal Services and most recently accepted an appointment as the Superintendent of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Choctaw Agency. He was an avid outdoorsman, a craftsman of all trades and was always one YouTube video away from perfecting a new skill. He loved working on both big and small projects from building a house for the barn cats to building his and Katie’s perfect dream home. He cut no corners when building. He was in his element in the outdoors. Klint, along with his brothers, built a cabin in his beloved Kiamichi Wilderness. It was his dream for his entire family to enjoy the cabin for generations to come. He was the go-to person for family and friends for any construction or mechanical related questions. While he likely did not know the answer, he enjoyed researching for hours to come up with the perfect solution. It was his way of giving, and he gave a lot. Klint and Katie met in 2006 and quickly knew they were each other’s person. They married May 17th, 2008, and eventually made their home in Ft. Gibson, OK with their pride and joys, Karson and Kase. Together, they built their home on 60 acres and were continuously making improvements. Klint and Katie were in the process of constructing a dock on their new pond for the kids to enjoy. The two loved hosting friends and family for fun, and Klint always served a smoked meat. In the summer of 2020, the four traveled to Lake City, CO for their ultimate ATV dream trip. The family fell in love with the area and were slated to continue the tradition with a second trip in 2021. Katie and Klint complimented each other in every way; both easy going and supportive of one another as well as everything Karson and Kase did. They leave behind a lasting legacy through their son and daughter and will be greatly missed by all. Katie was preceded in death by her grandparents Betty and Clifford Broyles, James Gilmartin Sr., and Joe and Stella Kalil. She is survived by her two children Karson and Kase, her father James J. Gilmartin Jr. and his wife Dawn of Muskogee, her mother Mary Katheryn Gilmartin of Muskogee, her siblings James Gilmartin III and his wife Christina of Muskogee, Victoria Eberhardt and her husband Charles of Catoosa, Christopher Gilmartin and his wife Bethany, of Muskogee, and Meredith Gilmartin of Muskogee, aunt and uncles Susan Gilmartin of Muskogee, Brenda and Curt Forbes of Fort Gibson, and John Broyles of Muskogee, nephews Chandler and Colin, nieces Addison and Caroline as well as numerous beloved cousins. Klint was preceded in death by his grandparents Bob and Marcheta Impson, and Jimmie and Imagene Ellis, uncles Rick Impson and Clay Ellis. He is survived by his two children Karson and Kase, his parents Bob and Cindy Impson of Tahlequah, his brothers Kody Impson and wife Brandi of Deer Creek, Kyle Impson and partner Steven of Oklahoma City, aunts Susie Uphues and husband Chris of Dallas, Melissa Reily and husband Mark of Potsboro, Creda Wallace of Antlers, nephews Kale, Brooks, Krew, and Kash and numerous beloved cousins. Services for Klint and Katheryn (Gilmartin) Impson will be at 10AM, Monday, May 10th, 2021, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Muskogee, OK.

Katheryn Elizabeth Impson

November 26, 1981 - April 29, 2021