Catherine Anne Kerruish

CATHERINE ANNE KERRUISH joined her Lord on Friday, September 6, 2002. Beloved mother, daughter, sister and friend, Catie is survived by her son Kelson; mother Ann Hazeltine; her brother Bob Hazeltine, and sister Amy Roebuck. She was preceded in death by her husband, David, who succumbed to cancer in August, 1998. Born on March 23,1954, Catie grew up in Ohio and attended Kent State. She married David Kerruish, September 13, 1974 and they moved to Houston in 1982 where Catie was employed at DuoFast for twenty years. Son, Kelson, was born in 1986. Catie will be remembered for her courage, her caring nature, her generosity and her deep faith in her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. Catie's passions included music, needlework and hiking (she spent 4 months hiking the Appalachian Trail). She was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church where she was active in the Chancel choir and directed the children's choirs for many years. She also served on the Church Council. She participated in Via de Cristo as well as the Boy Scouts of America and the Houston Historical Instrument Society. Most recently Catie served as a substitute teacher in the Spring Branch Independent School District while she pursued her music education degree at the University of Houston. Catie's Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 14 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, located at 7901 Westview in Houston. The family extends a special invitation for everyone to join them for a luncheon following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church.