Anne Skocilich (Kutchera)

Catherine was a very special friend to me for many years.  We studied ballet, tap & jazz dancing together through our elementary years into high school.  Then we both became cheerleaders our junior & senior years.  Her family became my family and a wonderful support during trying times. 

Through the years we shared in life's triumphs and sorrows.  She was always a true friend.  I regret not spending more time with her during the years I lived in Salt Lake City & she was just 40 miles away in Park City. 

I will never forget my last visit to Park City in Nov. 2008.  Little did we know that she would be gone within 3 weeks.  We had 3 great visits that week.  Each time she would give me a big hug & tell me how much she loved me - no matter whether we were at her home or in the middle of the store at the mall. 

I know she is rejoicing in heaven now with Jesus and I look forward to more laughs with her someday. 

Judy Bedient (Gauntt)

Cathy and I literally grew up together.  First at Betz Elementary, then on to the best years during Jr. High.  Our houses were a stone's throw away from each other.  Between Linda E, Linda I, Margaret R and the two of us...........many, many good times.  We quickly figured out Linda I's house was the best snack house (only child!) but Mrs. Hove was the "perfect" Mom we could always count on to be there when we needed her.  I still remember her ironing everything in the whole house (undergarments included)!  So many incredible memories.   My Mom worked, so I spent more hours with Cathy's family than my own.  We spent many, many days at the pool and just generally hanging out.  The television was not an option.  

Anne, Linda I, Cathy and myself were all in ballet together for many years, but some of the fondest memories were at the City Hall dances... couldn't have a better experience than those days.  I know we all anxiously awaiting moving out of Cheney, but now we all(?) realize what a great town we had to grow up in.  Stopping by Mr. Hove's lumber yard and then to see Cathy working at Chet's Flowers all those years... good times.

Most of us do regret not staying in closer touch with our special childhood friends, but Anne and I would grab our husbands and visit Cathy and Terry as often as possible.  Something I'll always cherish was the huge smile Cathy ALWAYS had.  Such a sweet spirit.  Terry.......you best be at this reunion!  It's time to catch up again.  We all miss your soul-mate; please let us remember and honor her through you.

Patty Russell (Downing)

I remember how friendly Cathy was.  I always loved her smile.

Linda (Lynn) Isaksen (Moore)

 As Anne said, Cathy was a very special friend to me for many years.  We studied ballet, tap & jazz dancing together through our elementary years into high school.

She lived right next door and we did everything together.  Her house was my home away from home.  Mrs. Hove was such a special MoM to me.  She was like the "June Cleaver" Mom, always home and ready to fix you a snack.  Over the years I would stop by and visited her.  Cathy and I did so many things together.  I remember going out in my Dad's boat water skiing.  I was in the water waiting to pass off the skis to her and she jumped off the boat.  Her bikini bottom caught on the hook on the boat as she jumped and it sunk in the lake.  I was laughing so hard I went under and I swallowed a bunch of water.  I had great idea ( that's the MacGyver in me) so I got out of the boat and put a towel over me and gave her my bikini bottom.  So it didn't ruin the day we just alternated all day long.  Oh so many memories....going to the Oregon Coast, Spirit Lake, horseback ridding in Canada...oh so many...

When Sara was born, I became Cathy's full time babysitter.   It was unfortunate my husband (at that time) had a job transfer and we have move to Nevada quite quickly.  Cathy did not want to communicate with me after that. I was sad and I always wished she could have forgiven me for leaving. I pray that she did.  I missed sharing my life with her. Now that she is gone I have learned a big lesson...no matter what, to keep trying to repair the relationship and God will build that bridge. Forgiveness always heals the heart.  If you have someone in your life  and need that bridge, pray and God help you.  Love  and forgiveness are the key to a rewarding life.

I was so happy to hear that she had married her high school sweetheart Terry. Through the years  I would get updates of her from her Mom and other friends which made me happy.

I have so many fond memories of her and I will hold them in my    I will always love her. ~Lynn