Kaitlin Deborah Austin, 16, passed away at her home on June 9, 2014. She was born on June 27, 1997 in Richland, WA. Her parents are Andrew and Cynthia Austin, and she lived in Kennewick all her life. Kaitlin aka Kate, Kadie, Kadia, Kaiduh, Kadie Bug, KadieBear, KK, Bloopy, was an honor student at Kamiakin High School. She was a beautiful, happy young lady, always with a smile on her face. She was smart and loved to challenge herself both athletically and in the classroom. She enjoyed pitching for Kamiakin High School Softball and the Washington Angels Organization. She was a three-time Kamiakin Brave Fastpitch WA State Champion and had received multiple athletic awards including Athlete of the Week, All-Conference and All-Area recognition. She enjoyed drawing, painting, and creating art, shopping, spending weekends hanging out with her favorite and much loved Papa and Meme, date nights and cuddling with boyfriend of 2.5 years David Marshall (SnuggleMuffin), sleepovers with Kassidy Arnold and Cassie Ramsey, and loved spending time at Curlew Lake with her family Sea-Doo'ing and boating. Most of all, Kate had a very special relationship with her "Muthuh" and best friend Cyndi, who was her biggest fan. Kate was easy to love and be proud of. Kate is survived by her mother Cyndi Austin, father Drew Austin, sister Rachel Austin, grandparents Debbie and Arvid Larson. Aunts and Uncles: Jodi and Mike Mahan, Keith and Holly Larson, Rick and Ann Austin. Cousins: Molly, Liam, Matt, Mason, and Marshall Mahan; Hayden and Parker Larson; Brian (Angela) and Matt Austin. In addition, she is survived by a large extended family. She is preceded in death by her grandparents Ted and Shirley Austin. A Celebration of her life will be held at the Kamiakin High School gymnasium on Thursday, June 19, at 5:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made at the HAPO Credit Union "Austin Family Fund." For online condolences, please visit www.AskHillcrest.com.