Adele Mchenry-Koenen
It's hard to say what's my earliest memory of Catherine because I knew her my whole life as part of my chosen family. But I always loved how my mom lit up hearing from her or visiting with her very best friend in the whole world. We always looked forward to seeing all of you.
There was always something so interesting going on at her home. She was working in her amazing garden, she was creating sculptures out of bread dough, she was canning, and a hundred more things if I think about it. Most of all she was always creating art out of everyday things and encouraging us so gently to do the same.
She raised a wonderful family who grew up to be my forever friends. I will never forget her kindness to me and my family. I will never forget her.