Catherine A. Thayer

Thayer, Catherine A. "Cathy" "Cat" Age 54, of New Berlin. Closed her eyes for the last time on May 7, 2008, after a valiant and inspiring four year battle with colon cancer. Preceded in death by her loving father, Thomas A. Moore, sister-in-law, Bonnie Kirk, and her grandparents. Beloved eldest daughter of Nancy Moore. Loving wife, best friend, and life partner of Curtis. Beloved mother and best friend to Rebecca (Craig) Holl and Justin (Chrissy) Thayer. Super-special "Grandma Poodle" to Sarah Catherine and Stanley Thomas Holl. Cherished big sister to Mike (Judy) Moore, Fred (Sue) Moore, Steve (Eileen) Moore, Beth (Juan) Varela, Mary (Scott) Flaata, and Terese (Bill) Krafcheck. Sweetheart sister-in-law to Duane Kirk (Gail Dercks), Linda (Pat) Fardal, and Bill Thayer. Aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews too numerous to mention. Will be greatly missed by co-leaders and Girl Scouts, past and present, of Troop 42, co-workers at Advanced Foot Specialists, and Village at Manor Park Tuesday morning knitting group. Dear friend of Colleen Hays, Kathy Oleinik, and Jane Schmitz. Special thanks to Dr. Frederick Steele and the 4th floor staff at WAMH, Dr. Robert Taylor and the staff at Oncology Alliance, Aurora VNA (especially Judy Liebl) and the kind people at Zilber Family Hospice. Extra special thanks to all our family and friends who supported us in our time of need, and Curt's co-workers at UPS Feeder Dept. A memorial service for Cathy will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2008, at First Baptist Church of West Allis, 1576 S. 78th St., West Allis, WI 53214. Visitation from 1:00 to 5:00 PM, service at 5:00 PM, with refreshments and fellowship following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials to First Baptist Church, West Allis appreciated. "People may forget what you said, and people may forget what you did - but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Poet Maya Angelou Borgwardt Funeral Homes 1603 S. 81st St., West Allis (414) 476-2010