Catherine Irene Elting

1937 - 2024

Catherine Irene Elting

January 7, 1937 - May 2, 2024

Oregon City, Oregon - Catherine Irene (Costello) Elting was born in Vancouver, Washington, on January 7, 1937. She passed away in Oregon City, Oregon, on May 2, 2024. She was the third of eight children and was raised in Vancouver, then Fife, Washington. Cathy was educated at Providence Academy in Vancouver and the valedictorian at St. Leo Girls High School, Class of 1954, in Tacoma, Washington. She received a Glee Club scholarship to attend Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, where she met and, subsequently married Jim Elting.

Cathy's grandchildren (14) and great-grandchildren (3 and counting) would describe their grandparents as supportive, involved, and caring. Her life will be celebrated at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, 417 Washington Street, Oregon City, Oregon, on May 16, 2024. A Rosary will be held at 10:30, followed by a mass at 11:00 and a reception in the school cafeteria. Her burial will take place at St. John the Apostle Catholic Cemetery.

Cathy is preceded in death by her husband, James Alton Elting. She is also preceded in death by her daughter, Susan Elizabeth Humes, and two siblings, Margaret Ann Kent and Dorothy Monica Porter.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Clackamas County Meals on Wheels, Inc., or St. John the Apostle Catholic School.