During the 1970's Katie met and married Gene McCauliff, Tournament Director of the LPGA. Gene was the son of 1940's top model Kay Hernan and tennis pro Eugene McCauliff. Shortly after their marriage Gene was offered a position in Palm Springs where he had directed the Colgate Dinah Shore LPGA tourney. And, so off she went to live in the beautiful Coachella Valley and as Hollywood was now quite a distance away, Katie immersed her herself in other activities including theatre. Katie became interested in children's musical theatre and created MUSICKIDS, an award winning program for children from 5 to 14. Some of these "Kids" went on to become stars in their own rights on the silver screen and on Broadway. Then Gene took a position as a casino executive in Las Vegas and in her desire to be with packed up and with their young son, Kedy were off to the bright lights. Katie wanted to establish MusicKids in Las Vegas but was thwarted by year round school curriculum that was in effect at the time. But Katie had to be active and so shortly after arriving in Las Vegas she went to work for Hallmark Marketing and later Advantage International. Katie passed away in 2019 and is survived by her husband Gene of 47 years and her son Kedy Sean.