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Cathy A. Vidler

FUNERAL HOME

Herson Wagner Funeral Home - Ithaca

110 S. Geneva Street

Ithaca, New York

Cathy Vidler Obituary

CATHY A. VIDLER
January 7, 1951 -
October 9, 2007
Please join us at 1 p.m. this Saturday, October 13, for a ceremony to remember Cathy. The service will be held at Greensprings Natural Cemetery in Newfield, NY, in recognition of Cathy's love for nature and strong commitment to environmental protection. Visit http://naturalburial.org/ for directions.
In recent years, Cathy worked for Tompkins Community Action, where she worked to help others and made many good friends. She loved learning; she was fascinated by many subjects, including history, archaeology and Native American cultures. Cathy was also very fond of cats, science fiction and fantasy. She is survived by her daughter, Megan; and her brother, Steve.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Tompkins County SPCA. Call 607-257-1822 and ask for Kerry. Please mention that the donation is in the memory of Cathy.
Arrangements are by the E.C. Wagner Funeral Home of Ithaca. www.ecwagnerfuneralhome.com

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Published by Ithaca Journal from Oct. 12 to Oct. 13, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Cathy Vidler

14 Entries

Peter Mitchell

October 18, 2007

Megan and Steve,
I had a wonderful experience at the funeral. It was very spiritual and uplifting. All of my memories of Cathy come from the reunion and the 3+ hours we spent together, after the reunion, waiting at the airport. A situation that I normally dread (waiting 3 hours for a plane) ended up being one of the most delightful experiences. Cathy and I made the best of it. We got lunch together and talked and talked about everything, from family memoirs to saving the World. Cathy was incredibly intelligent and gave me great advice about many of the concerns I have in my life. She was very easy to talk to. I had a delightful experience staying with the David’s parents over the weekend. The Colles took me into their home and treated me like family. I cannot express, enough, the gratitude I have for Susana and Roy. Thank you for making the weekend so memorable. Ithaca is a wonderful place and I see now, why Cathy lived in such a charming city. I hope to see Megan, David and Steve soon and send my deepest sympathy for your loss.

Love,

Pete

Julie Bonner

October 17, 2007

I am so sorry to hear about Cathy's passing. It was so good to spend time with her at the reunion. She was such a special person with a great heart. I wish I had more time to spend with her talking about our shared intrests, like the enviroment and an intrest in Native America lore. I also wish I could have been in attendance at the funeral. It sounded so special and heartfelt. I know firsthand the struggle Cathy went through with her cancer as I have cancer myself. She was a fighter, the best she could. I wish I had known that it was going to be the last time I saw her at the reunion, there never seems to be enough time. I want to send special condolances to Megan. Know that your mother will be watching you and guiding you from above.

Ronne Kinchen

October 17, 2007

We were so happy that Cathy was able
to make it to our First Family Reunion. It was so important to her
to be there. I'm so glad she was also able to visit with my mom. She's now home with her Mom and Dad. She will be greatly missed and in our prayers.

Denise Olsen

October 17, 2007

Megan, I saw your mother at the family reunion. It was the first time I got to see her since we spent Thanksgiving with your family when you were living in Texas. I wish I had kept in contact with her since you never know how much time we have to spend together. It was great getting a chance to see her at the reunion and had a long conversation with her. She will be greatly missed by her whole family.

Mindy Jean Dahl

October 15, 2007

Meg & Steve,
I met Cathy when we both worked at Family Medicine many years ago. I along with others are shocked at her passing. I had a friendship with Cathy that will never end. Even though we had lost contact we knew in our hearts we could find each other if needed. I will miss her smile, ever loving humor and the time we spent together sitting on her living room floor having tea and talking. She loved her family so very much and will certainly be waiting to continue any life she left here on earth with us when we all arrive.. My prayers for her family and blessings for a successful trip for Cathy to the great heavens...Love Mindy & Christian Dahl

Robin and Cathy at Hudek Family Reunion 8-11-07

October 14, 2007

Robin Mitchell

October 14, 2007

Cathy was a dear cousin of mine. We had written to each other over the years sharing our hopes and concerns and the love we had for our children. We spent a whole day and a half catching up at our family reunion. I mourn the time we do not have to continue our friendship and her passing.

Helen Ross

October 13, 2007

At a time such as this one words often fail me. So from my heart I say that I will miss Cathy in so many ways and will think of her often. She is loved and her memories with us valued greatly.

Helen

October 12, 2007

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Cathy's daughter and brother. I met Cathy when I was employed at the Women's Opportunity Center and continued to see her from time to time at Wegmans. Cathy was an optimist even in the face of daunting circumstances. She was very proud of her daughter and worked diligently to provide for her future. Cathy was a genuine person with a can-do attitude and a caring and kind nature. Her untimely passing is a loss not only to her family, but to the community as well. Julia Bentley-Macdonald

Sharon Sciarra

October 12, 2007

My deepest sympathy to Megan, Steve and to everyone dear to Cathy.

As a co-worker I had so many fun conversations with Cathy. She loved to cook and was a great cook and between the 2 of us we could talk about cooking for quite the time and how we altered recipes and exchanged so many creative ideas.

When you were down she always gave encouragement and was so positive which made you feel better. Her personality just "bubbled" and was a very strong and determined person.

I will miss her and she will be thought of often by many of us for everything she has contributed in our lives.

Lisa Holly

October 12, 2007

To a person that was so nice and sweet, she is person going to be so missed because of her smile and cheery and happy personality.

yours truly,
Lisa Holly

Gina Ayers

October 12, 2007

Cathy was one of the nicest people I know. She always had time and a sympathetic ear for friends in need. She appreciated the little things in life--wildflowers, birdsong, getting together with friends. I miss her ever cheerful Hello every morning and her laugh-at-life humor and sensibility.
My condolences to Megan and Steve and all of Cathy's friends.

Virginia Bryant

October 12, 2007

Dear Megan and Steve,

I am a colleague and friend of Cathy's from Tompkins Community Action. I miss her warmth, friendliness and great sense of humor. She shared with me during a job interview in 2001 (one she did not get "by a hair") that she'd always wanted to work at TCAction. I was so pleased when she was hired for another position later on. Cathy was very happy to be "within the fold" doing a job she truly believed in.

She was so brave through all her travails and treatment; I gave her many, many "lunchroom snd hall hugs" (as she and I called them) of encouragement, always praying for her. She has a special place in my heart.

Fondly,

Virginia (Bryant)

Daphne Slater

October 12, 2007

Cathy was a good friend, colleague and overall a good person. I will miss her. She was a very strong and positive person.

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