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Betty Denning
November 17, 2024
She will always be a big part of my and my sons life Cathy not only had the biggest heart but also a spirit unmatched she is missed always and loved forever
Melba Griffith
January 5, 2016
Reading the recent entries into this legacy book brings tears to my eyes. So I light a candle we will always remember. Today is the last day this book will be online, so I wanted to send prayers to all Cathy's family, friends, and loved ones. RIP dear Cathy.
JoAnn Plotz
January 3, 2016
This is Catherine's Mother, I just wanted to thank everyone who wrote a special memory of her on this Legacy website. I just wanted to say how much I miss my daughter & think about her everyday. Its hard to believe at times that she is gone from this life(over 13 mos. now), but I know we will see her again in the next life because of our belief in eternal life after death. We, as her family, can all be together again, as each of us pass on from this life to the next. We know that she is doing fine now & is at peace and rest with our Heavenly Father & Jesus, and also with my parents, her Dad's parents & all of our other ancestors who have passed on. She is not alone in Heaven by any means. Even tho' we cant see her physically anymore, we know her Spirit lives on in the afterlife, & she is watching over all of her immediate family members. I'm grateful to have had her in my life for 38 yrs. and all the special memories that we shared with her during her time here on this Earth. She had so many friends(other than family) who loved her for her kind and gentle nature. She had a beautiful smile that I will never forget,and her laugh was so funny and made us all want to laugh with her. I will never forget my daughter, and will hold her Spirit in my heart forever. I love you forever "Cathy".
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Janette Bray
December 29, 2015
The memories I have of my niece,Cathy. are those in which I see her as being sincere and kind, concerned for the welfare of others. For example, when she was visiting her grandmother (my mother), I noticed that she was sincere in caring about her grandmother's situation. She always seemed to take the time to talk with you in an unhurried manner. Also, whenever she hugged me or others it would be a nice long hug. She was a sweet, loving and caring person and is greatly missed.
Leonardo Amezola
October 26, 2015
If Tears Could Build A Stairway, and memories were a lane, we would walk right up to heaven and bring you back again. No farewell words were every spoken, no time to say goodbye, you were gone before we knew it and only God knows why. Our hearts still ache with sadness and secret tears still flow, what it meant to lose you, no one will ever know. Rest in peace Cathy...
amanda Nurnberg
June 22, 2015
One of my fondest memories that i have is cathey showed up at the singles ward for jon and my endgagment party. Infact her and mike were the first ones there. We got out to talk before going in to set up when the icecream truck came down the road. Jon was hooked on their banana fudge pops and he took off to catch the icecream truck like a little kid. I started laughing thinking he was kidding but he wasnt. After 5 min of her and i talking about the wedding we realized he didnt come back yet and we got ready to send mike after him. She looked at me and goes well if we send mike we might loose both to the icecream man. We decided that was the chance we would have to take. Then when they got back i said your like a child honey. Cathey wisphered yeah right now maybe but you got years told mold him into what you want hahahaha i laughed so hard and jon and mike had no idea what we were talking about. Needless to say she was right even though she was kidding he has been molded into a great father loving husband and a awsome friend. And it all started with a party, icecream truck, and a joke.
Jessica Benson
March 14, 2015
Cathy was my best friend. She was like a sister to me, but better because we got to choose each other. Over the last few months I have been trying to find the right words to post in this guest book, but how do you capture 33 years worth of memories in just one post? My memories of Cathy are the first ones of my childhood. I don't remember a time without having Cathy in my life. Our lives were intertwined and we were inseparable ever since we were 5. Each morning, we would meet at the bus stop and play Red Rover. In the afternoons there was kickball, basketball and bike riding. We'd explore the woods in our neighborhood, trick or treat every Halloween, go sledding and build snow men in the backyard, and swim in the pool in the summer. We'd bake and cook together. I still have the scar on my pinky from when she burned me with a candy apple. We were opposites that attracted. Cathy was tall and I was short. She liked to be neat and I was very messy, so she'd clean my room just so I would to be able to come out and play. Even our religions were different. She was Mormon and I was Jewish, but that never stopped us from sharing everything. We would date boys together and we became women together, comparing notes and talking about our dreams and fears. We had countless sleepovers, where we would listen to music and dance until we'd get in trouble. Even college and marriage couldn't separate us. We would always call or text. We never missed a birthday or a holiday. We would try to make time to see each other every time she was in town. My son, Max, has a memory of Cathy picking him up from tennis and they played hours of Just Dance in her basement. He tells me that is one of his best memories of Cathy. Each time we spoke or saw each other, it was always easy and we never missed a beat as if we saw each other every day. I will never forget Cathy and all her kindness and love. She will live in my heart forever and I will miss her deeply.
Rebecca Rounds
March 11, 2015
Cathy was always so sweet and kind to me. I always felt loved when around her and her family. I am grateful that I had the opportunity to know her and to feel like part of the family while away from my own. My sincerest sympathy and heartfelt prayers go out to the Plotz family. My heart aches at this loss of a beautiful woman, sister, and friend.
Andrew Walker
March 9, 2015
I do miss you. And I will miss you during my time on Earth. Family gatherings will be emptier without you. I'll miss your love for food, your guacamole was the best. I'll miss your never ending smile. I'll miss so many many things that made you a special and essential member of our family. I thank God for the opportunity I was given to share time with you. I am grateful for the Temple and the binding power it brings to us. I look forward to eternity and sharing more and wonderful times together. You will not be forgotten. May God give us the strength to move on and to find peace and joy. Everything happens in the Lord's time. Wait on Him. Have courage and he will give us the strength we need to overcome. Psalms 27:13-14
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Kate Garner
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Kate Garner
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Kate Garner
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Kate Garner
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Me and Cathy in St. George, Utah September 2010
Kate Garner
February 25, 2015
Cathy was like a big sister to me. She married Mike when I was a teenager and I always looked up to her. She came along on my first date. She would give me the best hair cuts! When Mike and Cathy were first married and lived in Mechanicville I would sleep over at their apartment and we would have movie nights. I loved watching movies with Cathy and making late night snacks. July 2005 our family went to Cape Cod, Massachusetts. We went min-golfing and to the beach and our favorite penny candy store. I remember Cathy always being up for anything. She loved to dance and move to the music. A really special memory for me was when Cathy came in town for my wedding and we all went to a Temple session together the day before. It was so nice to be in the Temple with Cathy and to share such a special moment together. In 2010 we started "Wild Walker Weekends" where the girls in my family (my mom, daughters, and daughters-in-law) would go somewhere fun for a weekend. It was always fun to get together and go shopping, see a show, go out to eat, and stay at a timeshare and chill and snack. Last September Cathy came to Utah for a Doterra convention and she stayed with us. She was so sweet with my baby Nora, always wanting to hold her and cuddle with her. We had fun talking about Doterra oils and she was giving me lots of Army wife tips. We stayed up late into the night talking and having a fun time. I will miss her beautiful smile and her soft sweet voice.
Shawna Mataele
February 12, 2015
I didn't know Cathy for very long, but I was drawn to her sweet sweet spirit and big heart . She was easy to talk to, had overflowing charity, and was already so loyal . I always looked forward to seeing her and spending time with her. I miss her and miss having conversations with her about everything.
Erica Gray
January 27, 2015
It's so hard to find just a couple memories when I have so many of Cathy. These last few weeks have been filled with so many tears because I miss her so dearly, yet as I reflect on our friendship and time together, I can't help but to smile. Most of the memories I have of Cathy aren't anything big or outrageous, but are simple but precious...and funny! Most of our memories together include long talks on the phone, movies, quoting movies, shopping, Chuck e Cheese (and enjoying the games just as much as the kids did) :) eating, eating and more eating! Cathy loved to cook and I loved to eat what she cooked! :) We first, really got to know one another at church in Albany, NY. We'd meet every Thursday for institute, then of course go out and eat with a huge group of our friends. This went on for a couple years. She also, years later came to visit me and my family in TX and of course we found ourselves in the kitchen cooking, baking and of course eating. She treated my family so wonderful. She never tired of them talking in her face or climbing on her lap. She even attended their soccer games while in town. My kids began calling her "Aunt Caffy". She always made even the tiniest people feel so important and feel so loved. I guess though, my favorite memories of Cathy are actually our talks on the phone. I could always count on her being there for me and listening without judging me. Her advise was always sincere and heartfelt and she wouldn't hang up until she knew the problem had been remedied or I felt better about whatever was going on in my life. She never left things halfway done. She was always prepared. She knew who she was and she knew she was a daughter of God. I could always feel closer to the Lord through talking to her or being around her. She calmed even the hastiest of people and was always concerned for the welfare and happiness of those around her. She taught me to serve others with love and to never give up on anyone. Her memory burns bright within my heart and she will always be loved.
Aliamanu youth at Laie temple
zac pennepacker
January 26, 2015
The first time I met her was the temple with the youth and the last time I saw her was at the temple with the youth. She was an angel on earth and fully dedicated to the service of her Lord. What a beautiful example she was and her legacy will live on because of her righteous example. I know she is on the other side of the veil serving others and the Lord with all her might and that brings a great peace despite the loss.
Jenni Montague
January 23, 2015
I grew up with Cathy's younger brother but never met Cathy until after high school. We became fast friends regardless of our age difference. She helped me through some of the most challenging parts of my life and I'll never forget her words of encouragement. Although we moved separate directions after my first 2 years of college, when our husbands were stationed at the same place 8 years later, we picked up our friendship like no time had passed. She was so sweet and loved helping me look after my boys and even took them for a weekend while my husband was deployed so I could spend some time away with my sisters. I love and miss you, Cathy. Thanks for being there when I needed you. I'll never forget your friendship.
January 12, 2015
Cathy, I expect you are with Robin now. Pray you both are calm and peaceful. Love and miss you. Our prayers are with those left behind. May we all feel the calm and peace of God. Jim & Alison Laming
jeanne Brown
January 12, 2015
Dear Catherine, it was wonderful to meet you summer in N.Y. for Aunt Louise's 90th birthday party. Hope your resting in paradise with all of the other wonderful angels . Love you and miss your smile. Love Jeanne Brown and family.
Betty denning
January 12, 2015
An open letter to a beautiful friend. The moment I met you at church you touched my life you where there when I needed someone to watch elias . You are kind and loving to all . You never looked at me as a convert but as a mormon born and raised in the chruch. I enjoyed are talks and the story's of the oils and how they worked for you and mike. I miss you all the time . I see you in the faces of strangers or when I look around I can sometimes smell you in church. I know you are in a better place and you Re happy and waiting till you are together with all your loved ones. Thank you for love and kindness for giving to others and being. Second mom to all the young women . Love you always
Salgado
December 12, 2014
Mrs Walker I can't believe this was true when Hughes sent this to me. I will forever remember your sweet soft voice and beautiful smile. May you rest with the Angels. My condolences to your parents and may justice be served. In your name I pray Amen!
Ft. Irwin CA
Angela Quixchan
December 12, 2014
Mrs. Walker was a nice caring loving person??? We worked together at the Happy Hearts Child Development Center in a Fort Irwin, California and she was a wonderful caregiver, all the children under her care love her very much!!!! SHE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN R.I.P Mrs. WALKER
Eddie & Elizabeth Pagan
November 28, 2014
Dear Brother and Sister Plotz Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jes St gelais
November 27, 2014
Wonderful personality . Caring and gentle soul. Many of Friday night get togethers shared with friends. Memories forever. Taken to soon. So sorry for your loss.
Classmate 94
November 27, 2014
Dear Doug & JoAnn, Our prayers are with you & your family at this time. Peter & Mary Haessig
Amyjean Lamento
November 26, 2014
I love you so much my dear friend. Over 15 years we have been friends. I will miss those the wonderful times we shared and those long talks. So many happy memories. Wish you were still here. You have left a special imprint on my heart. You were like a sister to me. If only I had the power, I would walk up to heaven and bring you back to us.
Amyjean Lamento
November 26, 2014
I met Cathy in Utah over 15 years ago. We were immediately best friends. We were hip to hip, inseperatable until she moved back to NY to go to school. We were almost together every day after work and spent almost all weekends together. We went to many LDS Singles dances, dinners, concerts, movies, and more. One time her headlight went out on her white Kia. I remember standing in front of her vehicle showing her how to replace it. She was so intrigued that a woman could know how to work on cars. We talked about how wonderful her parents were and how they bought that car for her and how supportive they were. As we was putting on the head light a few guys walked by and were also amazed that we was working on a car, it was so funny. Cathy immediately spoke up to the men and said, ‘what haven't you seen women work on car' and the guys started to ask if we needed help and she interrupted them and said ‘and no we don't need your help'. I started laughing and was shocked that she said that. After that we finished up the headlight and then I showed her all the parts in her engine and explained what they did. Cathy was such a fun, sweet, loving person and had just the right amount of feistiness. She didn't care what others thought of her, unless it was her family and close friends. She always worried that anything she did or said would upset her family; she loved to have a happy, peaceful family. She was defiantly a peace maker, she wanted everyone to be happy and if they weren't, she would stress about it until it was resolved. Even though we were far apart, we still talked often. We never could talk less than an hour and often talked for 2 or more. We talked about everything under the sun. Cathy and I were still so close. She was so thoughtful and thanked me many times for being the person that she could tell anything and everything to, vent to, her worries; I understood and loved her anyways. Cathy was her true self with me. She was like a sister to me. She feared to be as blunt and honest with everyone in fear they wouldn't like her but I thought it was a great quality. In September of this year she came to Utah and the original plan was for her to stay with me but she called me and was so concerned that her family would be mad if she didn't stay with them. I told her it was ok, family is very important and that we can still get together and run around together. It was very important for everyone to be happy. It was so nice to see her in September. We went to a Dottera Convention and when it was over, we ran around shopping. I sure missed running around with her like we use to. It was a lot of fun. I was the one that was driving but she was defiantly the copilot. I forgot how much she would get frustrated with other drivers on the road; I honestly couldn't help but laugh and laugh. She always would crack me up at the things she would say. She had the funniest personality. Before we said goodbye we planned a trip in the summer of 2015, for my family and I to go to Hawaii to visit her and Mike. We were so excited. She told me all the places she wanted to show me and people she wanted me to meet. After we hugged and she walked away to go into her family's apartment, she turned and had this look on her face like she had so much more she wanted to say, I told her ‘it's ok' and that we will talk soon and see each other during the summer. She half hearted smiled, as she did when she was sad and walked away.
I love her so much and will miss her more than anyone could ever know.
My dear friend, I love you and will never forget all the wonderful memories we had together. Remembering you will be so easy. You have left a special imprint on my heart. If only I had the power, I would walk up to heaven and bring you back.
Michele Easterling
November 26, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family are in our prayers. Cathy was such a loving person. I worked with her at the CDC in California. She will be greatly missed. RIP Cathy!
Nikita Long
November 25, 2014
I am truly sorry for your loss! your family is in my thoughts and prayers!
Cathy with my chihuahua back when we both with at Fort Bliss, TX
Nikita Long
November 25, 2014
She was a great woman and person. she would do anything for anyone just to see them happy! She was the kindest, nicest, sweetest, giving, funny, caring woman I have every had the pleasure of know! It makes my heart sad to know that that she is no longer here with us! she is and will be greatly missed! she was a great friend! she was one of my first friends that made in Fort Irwin, CA when we both worked at the army daycare! I miss her! i am truly sorry that she is gone!!
Cathy boarding school bus for first time.
Bill Chapman
November 24, 2014
My memories of Cathy go way back. When she was born she made me an uncle. When she was only two and a half her concern for others was already evident as I remember when her infant sister was crying she went to her mom and said, “Mommy, Julie's crying”. When she was five, I remember a picture of her being very happy as she was boarding the school bus for the very first time. (I have attached this picture which I have kept all these years). Cathy also had a willingness and openness to accept others and their ideas. A devout Mormon all her life, one of her best childhood friends, Jessica, was Jewish. When she was a bit older I remember staying at the house and when her dad was not around (sorry Doug) I would challenge her and Jessica about God and beliefs. However, their faith was very strong and no goofy uncle was going to change that. The point here is that Cathy cared about and accepted everyone for who they were regardless of what they believed or thought...a gift many seem to lack in today's polarized world, a world that needs more people like Cathy. I, like so many others, will miss you very much, my dear niece. Uncle Bill.
T G
November 24, 2014
Prayers are with her family and friends at this difficult time. Mother In Ca of her friend, her friend who's family is also stationed in Hawaii.. I hear she was such a wonderful person...
Erin Campbell
November 24, 2014
My condolences to the family. Even though we lost touch I remember Cathy since elementary school. She will be missed. RIP
Holly Gilbert
November 24, 2014
So sorry. I remember Cathy as a kind and gentle girl. I never got to know her after HS but she was always a caring and generous young person. May God bless her and her family.
Melba Griffith
November 24, 2014
Mike is my nephew, and I wish I had known Cathy better; I know she is a wonderful person and is with the angels watching over us. May peace be with you during this sad time. My prayers are. Melba J Griffith (Stephen Walker's Sister)
Sharon Bennett
November 23, 2014
An Earth Angel is now in Heaven. RIP Cathy. Prayers and love to the Family.
Sharon and Jim Bennett
Jen Childs Smith
November 23, 2014
I'm so very sorry for your loss. I remember Cathy fondly.
Jen '94
November 23, 2014
Dear Doug and Joanne, so sorry to hear of Catherine's passing, our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Mary Jo and Richard Johnon, Largo fl. Former neighbors in Brookwood
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