Kathleen Perinich

Kathleen Perinich, certainly a Fallbrook treasure, will be remembered by all who knew her for her quick wit, vast compendium of stories, and unique flair for storytelling. She said herself, “I wish I could tell all the stories I know, but if I did, I’d have to leave town!”

Katy (Kathleen, Kay) was born Kathleen Wheeler, the youngest of three children, in Chiswick, a suburb of London. With the advent of WWII her life was dramatically changed. At 11 years of age, she spent most of her school hours in an air raid shelter. Shortly after finishing high school she met Emmett Richardson who was stati...