CATHERINE TEELE BAKER

Baker, Catherine Teele Passed away November 8, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. Cathy was 57. She was born and raised in the Boston area. She went West to the University of Arizona where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and met her future husband. She remained in Tucson for many years following her graduation. She worked for the Pima County Sheriff's Department and then the Farmers Insurance Group. She moved with her husband to Denver where she worked as a paralegal at the firm of Holmes, Roberts and Owen. Cathy was a wonderful loving and most-beloved mother and wife. She was tremendously proud of her two sons and enjoyed simply spending time together and sharing in their lives. She loved to travel and she loved the beach. She was a voracious reader. For the last 22 years, Cathy faced the challenge of breast cancer, which she battled with infinite courage, determination and grace. She was active in cancer-survivor support groups and supporting others with breast cancer. She is survived by her beloved husband of 34 years, David Baker; two sons, Richard and Jack Baker of Denver, Colorado; two brothers, Ken Teele of Seattle, Washington and Mike Teele of New York City; sister, Paula Baer of Lakeland, Florida; and 10 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Karen Teele Walsh of Waltham, Massachusetts. Services will be held in the spring in Colorado. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to People and Animals Living Synergistically (www.PAALSforlife.com), an organization that Cathy respected and supported.