Catherine E. Morin
May 13, 2014
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Catherine E. Morin, 87, died May 13, 2014 at home in Urbandale, IA. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 16, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines with visitation one hour prior. Burial will be at Linwood Park Cemetery in Boone, IA.
Cathy was born March 24, 1927 in Boone, IA to Ralph and Helen Myers. She graduated from Boone High School in 1945. She attended Stevens College for women for two years and then Northwestern in Evanston, IL were she earned a BA in Education in 1949. She and Bob, her loving husband of 60 years, were married in 1949. Cathy supported the couple teaching 2nd and 3rd grade while Bob obtained his PhD. Cathy continued her career as a grade school reading teacher while raising a family.
She enjoyed traveling, entertaining, cooking, attending social events at the university, supporting the arts and spending time with family and friends. Cathy traveled to over 15 countries in Europe and nearly all 50 US states. She had a huge soft spot for those she loved and was generous in her giving for their happiness.
Cathy is survived by her daughter, Patty (Denny) Bole of Johnston, IA; son, Mark (Jewel) Morin of San Diego, CA; five grandchildren, Ryan and Matthew Bole, Leah (Josh) South, Jack and Grace Morin; and great-grandchild, Mercy South. She was preceded in death by her husband.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the National Parkinson’s Foundation, Gift Processing Center, P. O. Box 5018, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or to the National Fragile X Foundation, 1615 Bonanza St., Ste. 202, Walnut Creek, CA 94596. Condolences online may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Judith Harrington
05/17/2014
Dear Patty and family,
I was saddened to learn of your mother's death. Although I had not seen her in many years, Cathy and your dad were important fixtures at UNI. My last memories of them both were pulling up their motor home alongside Overman Park (Cedar Falls, IA) to listen to a summer band concert. My deep sympathy to you and your family.
Judith Harrington (now retired from UNI but still living in Cedar Falls)
A.J.F.--Arnold Freitag
05/16/2014
To the family of Catherine Morin:
I am deeply saddened in learning of the passing of Cathy. Together with Cathy, Bob, Audrey (deceased 1999) & I shared many happy occasions together, including motorhoming, bridge,birthdays, re, and wedding anniversaries. A memorial contribution will be directed to the National Park Fund. I, together with the Freitag family wish to express our condolences to the family of Cathy.
A.J.F.---Arnold Freitag
Louise Oxenford
05/15/2014
We wish to extend our sympathy in your loss. We were graduates with Cathy in 1945. She and I shared a Music recital in her home, she played the piano and I sang. We both had the same teacher. And each time we saw each other, we reminisced about that day. It was great.
Sincerely,
Louise and Roger Oxenford
Jackye Ray
05/15/2014
Extremely sorry to learn about
Cathy's death. We were friends
all through school and graduated
from High School with the Class
of '45. We lose touch as we get
older, but never forget old friends.