Catherine Louise Purington, 93, of Mount Vernon, formally of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, October 1, 2017 at the Hallmark Care Center.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, October 4th at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories, with Certified Celebrant Paula Meyer. Burial will follow at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Catherine is survived by her son Ben (Marcia) Purington Jr. of Lisbon, IA; a daughter Pam Purington of Cedar Rapids, IA; seven grandchildren, Matthew Purington, Kellie Stodola, Katie Busch and fiancé Justin Shroyer, Nathan (Kylie) Newhard, Kyle Newhard, Shannon (Earnie) Goodloe, Angie Williams and significant other Dustin Clark; and 9 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Harold “Pinky” Purington Sr. in 2005, a brother Carroll Beghtel and two sisters, Ruth McCool and Wilma Madison.
Catherine was born December 31, 1923 the daughter of Clarence and Iva Beghtel in Guthrie County, Iowa.
After graduation she married Harold Purington Sr. on August 13, 1941 in Kahoka, MO.
Catherine was employed by the Cedar Rapids Community School District for many years in the lunch service department.
Catherine enjoyed gardening, fishing, mushroom hunting, and especially spending time with her beloved family.
Catherine had many acquaintances and friendships over the years of her life. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and neighbor. She will be missed by everyone who knew and loved her.
The family would like to thank all the residents and staff from the Hallmark Care Center for all their love, support and tender care given to Catherine.
Obituary & photo published by Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home
Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, October 4th at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories, with Certified Celebrant Paula Meyer. Burial will follow at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Catherine is survived by her son Ben (Marcia) Purington Jr. of Lisbon, IA; a daughter Pam Purington of Cedar Rapids, IA; seven grandchildren, Matthew Purington, Kellie Stodola, Katie Busch and fiancé Justin Shroyer, Nathan (Kylie) Newhard, Kyle Newhard, Shannon (Earnie) Goodloe, Angie Williams and significant other Dustin Clark; and 9 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Harold “Pinky” Purington Sr. in 2005, a brother Carroll Beghtel and two sisters, Ruth McCool and Wilma Madison.
Catherine was born December 31, 1923 the daughter of Clarence and Iva Beghtel in Guthrie County, Iowa.
After graduation she married Harold Purington Sr. on August 13, 1941 in Kahoka, MO.
Catherine was employed by the Cedar Rapids Community School District for many years in the lunch service department.
Catherine enjoyed gardening, fishing, mushroom hunting, and especially spending time with her beloved family.
Catherine had many acquaintances and friendships over the years of her life. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and neighbor. She will be missed by everyone who knew and loved her.
The family would like to thank all the residents and staff from the Hallmark Care Center for all their love, support and tender care given to Catherine.
Obituary & photo published by Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home
Catherine Louise Purington, 93, of Mount Vernon, formally of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, October 1, 2017 at the Hallmark Care Center.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, October 4th at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories, with Certified Celebrant Paula Meyer. Burial will follow at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Catherine is survived by her son Ben (Marcia) Purington Jr. of Lisbon, IA; a daughter Pam Purington of Cedar Rapids, IA; seven grandchildren, Matthew Purington, Kellie Stodola, Katie Busch and fiancé Justin Shroyer, Nathan (Kylie) Newhard, Kyle Newhard, Shannon (Earnie) Goodloe, Angie Williams and significant other Dustin Clark; and 9 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Harold “Pinky” Purington Sr. in 2005, a brother Carroll Beghtel and two sisters, Ruth McCool and Wilma Madison.
Catherine was born December 31, 1923 the daughter of Clarence and Iva Beghtel in Guthrie County, Iowa.
After graduation she married Harold Purington Sr. on August 13, 1941 in Kahoka, MO.
Catherine was employed by the Cedar Rapids Community School District for many years in the lunch service department.
Catherine enjoyed gardening, fishing, mushroom hunting, and especially spending time with her beloved family.
Catherine had many acquaintances and friendships over the years of her life. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and neighbor. She will be missed by everyone who knew and loved her.
The family would like to thank all the residents and staff from the Hallmark Care Center for all their love, support and tender care given to Catherine.
Obituary & photo published by Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home
Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, October 4th at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories, with Certified Celebrant Paula Meyer. Burial will follow at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Catherine is survived by her son Ben (Marcia) Purington Jr. of Lisbon, IA; a daughter Pam Purington of Cedar Rapids, IA; seven grandchildren, Matthew Purington, Kellie Stodola, Katie Busch and fiancé Justin Shroyer, Nathan (Kylie) Newhard, Kyle Newhard, Shannon (Earnie) Goodloe, Angie Williams and significant other Dustin Clark; and 9 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Harold “Pinky” Purington Sr. in 2005, a brother Carroll Beghtel and two sisters, Ruth McCool and Wilma Madison.
Catherine was born December 31, 1923 the daughter of Clarence and Iva Beghtel in Guthrie County, Iowa.
After graduation she married Harold Purington Sr. on August 13, 1941 in Kahoka, MO.
Catherine was employed by the Cedar Rapids Community School District for many years in the lunch service department.
Catherine enjoyed gardening, fishing, mushroom hunting, and especially spending time with her beloved family.
Catherine had many acquaintances and friendships over the years of her life. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and neighbor. She will be missed by everyone who knew and loved her.
The family would like to thank all the residents and staff from the Hallmark Care Center for all their love, support and tender care given to Catherine.
Obituary & photo published by Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home
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