Timothy T. Daub '01, former Treasurer of the Kirkland House Committee, said the Pfisters, with their kind and caring personality, went beyond their duties as House Masters.
"My first impression of the masters was that they were like parents," he said.
Daub said the masters facilitated the creation of a true community.
"They know each Kirkland House resident by name and all about them," Daub said.
Daub also cited the Pfisters' determination to keep Kirkland House security guard Bob Butler, who had been with the House for 14 years, when the College was moving to hire outsourced security guards.
"They understand the Kirkland community," said Daub. "It's not just a job, they take it to the heart."
Donald Pfister said few masters have been able to plan as many teas and wedding receptions as Cathleen Pfister has done.
"[She} was the planner behind [the social events] and she was good at it," Donald Pfister said. "She'll miss the large-scale canvas to paint social events on."
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