B. Kate Behm, age 83, of Troy, Ohio died Friday, December 30, 2011 at the Sterling House of Troy. She was born July 16, 1928 in Pinson Fork, Kentucky to the late Chester M. and Claudia Kathleen Cook Tate. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Scott M. Behm of Palm Springs, Florida; Tom S. and Susan Behm of Troy; stepson and daughter-in-law, Parker and Jane Behm of Troy; grandson, Christopher T. Behm; granddaughter, Abby E. Behm; sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Otis Brush of Reno, Nevada; Maxine King of Pocatello, Idaho; and several nieces and nephews. Kate, a longtime realtor and broker and was employed with David K. Galbreath Realtors for 25 years and was Vice President of H.E. Behm Builders Inc. in Troy. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church; Elks and Moose Lodges in Troy; AmVets Post #88, Troy; the Ohio and National Board of Realtors. She was member and Past President of the Miami County Board of Realtors and was named Realtor of the Year for Miami County in 1991. She was a former volunteer with Riverside School and RT Industries; and a former advocate with CASA/GAL for abused children in the courts. She was a former lunch buddy at Concord School. Her sons, daughters-in-law, and grandchildren were the joy of her life and she considered herself truly blessed. Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at the Baird Funeral Home, Troy, Ohio with the Rev. Dr. Richard Culp officiating. Interment will be held in Riverside Cemetery, Troy, Ohio. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Acclaim Hospice, 7887 Washington Village Drive, Suite 350, Dayton, Ohio 45459. Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.