Search by Name

Search by Name

BORN

1950

DIED

2015

Catherine Bradford Obituary

Catherine Bradford

March 19, 1950 ~ October 7, 2015

Catherine Ann Bradford, 65, passed away on Oct. 7, 2015. Cathy was born and raised in the Richmond Beach/Shoreline area & graduated from Shoreline High School in 1968. She was the oldest of 4 children born to Walter and Norma Lind. She grew up enjoying family vacations, boating, waterskiing & gardening. She worked for QFC many years as a checker. She married Steve Trimble on August 31, 1974; they raised two sons Denny & Sean. Cathy joined her mother in the family travel agency; she was a travel agent for many years before retiring.

Cathy is survived by her husband of 13 years, Wayne Bradford; mother Norma Lind; son Denny Trimble & his wife Rachel; granddaughter Eliza Klein; son Sean Trimble & his wife Jen; grandsons Lochlan & Tyler; sister Connie Budahl & her husband Alan; brother Jay R. Lind & his wife Bernadette; brother Jeffrey Lind; nieces Kaitlin Vagt (Robert), Alicia Budahl, Samantha Lind (fiance; Michael Brady), Becca Lind; step-daughter Diana Sacchini & her husband David; granddaughter Savannah; & aunt Karen Lind. Cathy is preceded in death by her father Walter Lind, grandparents John & Edna Vermullen, Otto & May Rooney. She was looking forward to welcoming her third grandchild, she would have been thrilled to discover it was a girl & Eliza Klein Trimble arrived a few days early on 10-16-15.

Beloved wife, mother, grand- mother, daughter, sister & aunt. Cathy will be dearly missed by her family & friends. Her heart was as big as the Sun. She touched the hearts of everyone around her & will forever be a part of our lives! A celebration of life is planned for Monday, November 2 at the Rio Verde Retirement Community Cabana at 1402 22nd St NE, Auburn, 2:00pm. The family invites friends to share their memories & stories.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Seattle Times on Oct. 26, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Catherine Bradford

Sponsored by The Family.

Not sure what to say?





1 Entry

E Seafeldt

February 8, 2016

A wonderful, caring person
who I admired and respected in our class.
A friend and confidant, a really nice person. We will miss you. We were exactly the same age.
E.Seafeldt, Seattle

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results

Make a Donation
in Catherine Bradford's name

Memorial Events
for Catherine Bradford

Nov

2

Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m.

Rio Verde Retirement Community Cabana

1402 22nd St NE, Auburn, WA

How to support Catherine's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Catherine Bradford's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more