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Cathy VanMiddlesworth Obituary
Cathy Lynn VanMiddlesworth
MANDAN - Cathy Lynn VanMiddlesworth, 72, Mandan, joined her heavenly family members on September 11, 2023. She chose to live each day fully despite her battle with pancreatic cancer. Per Cathy's request a small service was held.
Cathy was born to Clyde and Coralyn Hoovestol on Feb 6, 1951. She married John VanMiddlesworth on Sept 5, 1970, and their incredible son, Jason, was born a few years later. Originally trained as an RN, Cathy found her true passion in real estate. Cathy (and John) helped many people find their perfect homes in the community.
Cathy is survived by her college sweetheart, John VanMiddlesworth, her mother, Coralyn Hoovestol, her sisters, Caryn and Darryl Schatz, Cindy and Mitch Kaelberer, Connie and Scott Beierle, Cherie and Jon Sanstead, many nieces and nephews and incredible friends.
Cathy is preceded in death by her son, Jason, her father, Clyde Hoovestol, niece, Callie Jo Haux, her in-laws, Ed and Clara VanMiddlesworth, her grandparents, Joe and Myrtle Hoovestol and Ed and Lucille Reeff.
In lieu of flowers, Cathy requests everybody to make it a point to PAY AN ACT OF KINDNESS FORWARD or make a donation to your favorite charity.
Those wishing to sign the online guestbook or leave a message of condolence please go to www.bismarckfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Cathy VanMiddlesworth
6 Entries
Lee an char butler
September 16, 2023
So sorry for your loss, Kathy is a beautiful soul. I´ll never forget her big smile, and always so friendly.RIP beautiful Kathy. So loved
Carol McMahen
September 16, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Linda Elstad
September 15, 2023
Sorry for your loss Cathy was a very nice lady. She helped us find our first home in Bismarck.
Deb Held
September 14, 2023
John, Coralyn and family, I am so sorry to hear of Cathy's passing. what a beautiful goodbye she wrote. And so true. she was such a loing person and is now with those she loved who passed before ane will be there to greet you when you join her and them with open arms. Hugs to all of you and you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bev Parra
September 14, 2023
I remember Cathy from BHSN- she was a year ahead of me in our nursing education. Always a sweet smiling face and kind. Interesting how both she and I ended up in real estate! Condolences to the family. May our Lord comfort you all.
Beverly (McQuade) Parra, Gilbert, AZ
Carol Voegele
September 14, 2023
John and family--My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I loved visiting with you both. I'm saddened and shocked to see this posted here today. Carolyn-you raised her right. I will miss seeing that smile.
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