Cate Fischer

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May 7, 2021

I had not seen Cathy in several years. After high school, we both lived in different parts of the world and country. However, we stayed in touch by phone.
Cathy was a wonderful surprise born seventeen years after our parents last child. If it had not... more

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May 3, 2021

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May 3, 2021

Steven Fischer

Cate and I met over 40 years ago. She was my wife, lover, friend, companion, confident, and traver partner. We had many adventures together. She passed away at the age of 77 years, 4 months and 7 days. To young. She will be missed.

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May 2, 2021

We first met Cate at her daughter, Crystal’s, graduation ceremony at Bastyr University. We were sitting with our son, Ian, Crystal’s soon-to-be husband, and he leaned over and said, “There’s Crystal’s mother.” We looked over and saw this... moreWe first met Cate at her daughter, Crystal’s, graduation ceremony at Bastyr University. We were sitting with our son, Ian, Crystal’s soon-to-be husband, and he leaned over and said, “There’s Crystal’s mother.” We looked over and saw this vibrant, enthusiastic woman yelling “YES!” and raising her fist in triumph! “That’s my daughter!” she was shouting, and everyone around her was smiling and happy for this lady!!! We enjoyed her “no holds barred” excitement! We knew right away that we liked this woman who rejoiced with gusto!

We met her next when she and her husband, Steve, had a party for Ian and Crystal to celebrate their engagement. The celebration was held at Steve and Cate’s town home, and it was there that we understood what a rose bush should really look like! Yes, we were SHAMED by the beauty of her rose garden! Oh, my goodness! Our rose bushes looked totally anemic next to hers! Her methods sounded easy (yes, we asked), but we are quite sure that a lot of it had to do with her tender loving care.

Cate was definitely rugged and certainly a survivor. For those who knew her well, you know that she endured great tragedy in her life. Her character and strength of resolve helped her make it through those truly gut-wrenching times.

May we say, as truly unprejudiced in-laws, that Crystal was a beacon in her life… a beautiful daughter who loved her mom deeply and understood her SO well. Crystal, your caring for your mom was wonderful to behold. You respected her desire for independence and treated her with great dignity. Ian, your support of Cate, Crystal, and Steve was admirable, and we were proud of you.

And, Steve, you were such a kind and loving husband. The cruises you took her on seemed to be some of the highlights of her life! How wonderful that she got those moments, thanks to you!!!!

Hopefully, Crystal and Steve, you understand how much your love meant to Cate and how much it sustained her. She was a passionate, bright, lively, feisty woman … fiercely independent, totally honest, and deeply loving. You were all blessed to have each other.

Although we cannot be with you in person on Saturday, May 8th, at 12pm, we will join the family from afar at that time, play one of Cate’s favorite songs, “Wind Beneath My Wings,” and drink a little Jack Daniels toast in her memory! less

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May 2, 2021

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April 27, 2021 · via iPad

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April 27, 2021 · via iPad

I love the photo of Young Cate!
She talked often of having been at Woodstock, and I wonder if there are pictures of her at that time.
She always had such a great appreciation for the beauty of the natural world, and she contributed to that beauty... more

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April 25, 2021

So sorry to hear about Cathy/ Cates passing. She was always the great optimistic, funny, happy aunt that I knew as I was growing up. We spent many happy summers at the beach in San Pedro where she taught me how to be fearless in the waves.
Carolina Tercero

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April 24, 2021

Growing up, my Mom was one of my best friends. We loved sunning ourselves at the beach, we went everywhere together, and we were often mistaken for sisters (which my Mom LOVED!). She was my biggest fan and she believed that I could do anything I set my... more