Passed away in Cranbrook on Saturday, January 24, 2015. Beloved wife of Derek Scherer. Loving mother of Chris, Robert and Serena Scherer. Cherished daughter of Ernest Schmidt and the late Kathryn McCastle. Dear sister of Wendy Jarvis (Daryl), Barb Black (Doug), Ernie Schmidt, and Eric Schmidt (Tammy). Besides her mother, Kitty was predeceased by her infant daughter Anna Rose Marie Scherer and her brother Robert Schmidt. Kitty was an avid knitter, and many were recipients of one of her hand-crafted-with-love dish cloths. She loved animals, and simple things. Prayers were held at 7:00 PM on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church where a Funeral Mass was held on Friday, January 30, 2015 at 10:30 AM. Interment followed the service in Rivercrest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Kitty’s name to the charity of donor’s choice. Memories and condolences received at www.cherishedmemoriesfs.com. Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services, Fernie, BC.