Gates – Cathy, 67,
died Monday, January 30 in Salem. She was born in Dallas and grew
up there graduating from Dallas High School, moving to Salem in
1965. Cathy loved the wooded paradise she and Gary found in Gates
8 years ago, especially the small town atmosphere and friendly
people. She worked as
a caregiver for 10 years. Cathy served as President of Gates City
Council and served on the Mill City 4th of July Committee. She
enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, reading, camping, gardening, and
collecting snowmen, owls and santas. Cathy loved her animals,
dogs, cats and wild animals, birds, chipmunks and squirrels.
Cathy and Gary first met
at the age of 13 and couldn’t stay apart for long. Cathy was his
light, his strength, and true love. They would have been married
47 years in June.
Cathy is survived by her
husband, Gary; sons: John Crum of Salem and Jeff (Sherri) Crum of
Sublimity; sisters: Vicki (Terry) Richards of Independence, Sandy
(Rollie) Kokkeler of Dallas and Toni (Denny) Weaver of Roseburg;
grandchildren: Kassi and Zakry Crum of Salem and Hannah Crum of
Sublimity, and numerous nieces and nephews which she was very
close too.
Our special thanks to
the Gates fire department and Salem hospital cardiovascular unit,
they were true heroes. Also, we want to thank the Jefferson AA
chapter for giving her life back years ago. Memorial service will
be Saturday, February 11, 2012 at Noon at Foothills Church, 975
Fern Ridge Rd, Stayton. Contributions may be made to the Humane Society. Serving
the family, North Santiam
Funeral Service, Stayton.
