Catherine Louise "Catt" (Patterson) Vandegraft, age 63

Of Olney, Illinois and formerly of Bloomington, Illinois passed away at 2:10 PM – Monday, September 15, 2014 at Helia Healthcare in Olney, Illinois.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 AM – Saturday, September 20, 2014 at the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Olney, Illinois with Pastor Todd Bettis officiating. Visitation will be held ½ hour before the services in the church. Private burial will be in the Park Hill Cemetery in Bloomington, Illinois.
In loving memory of Catt, Memorial may be made to the family.

Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois.

The obituary can be viewed and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com.

Catherine Louise better know as "Catt" was born on March 2, 1951 in Olney, Illinois the daughter of Earl and Joan (Roth) Patterson.

Catt worked for man years as a CNA at Olney Care Center and at Burgin Manor in Olney, Illinois where she especially loved caring for elderly patients. Catt worked for Coter Bakery in Bloomington, Illinois wher she honed her baking skills. She loved to cook and nothing made her happier than to spend time sharing her favortite reciepes with her grandchildren.

Catt was a huge fan of 49er's football and NASCAR. She also enjoyed crocheting, camping and fishing. Catt collected anything with a unicorn. She loved sending cards and never forgot a birthday.

Catt is survived by:

Children – Gwen Wilson (Partner Michael Shock) of Noble, Illinois

Scott (Tonya) Zuber of Ingraham, Illinois

Roger (Ann) Haydon of San Antonio, Texas

Mother Joan Lynn of Chrisman, Illinois

Grandchildren – Joslyn Zuber, Hope Zuber, Marisa Shock and Kaitlyn Wilson

Brothers – Don Patterson of Homer, Illinois

Tom (Pam) Lynn of Saddlebrooke, Missouri

Sisters – Diane (George) Williams of Bay Village, Ohio

Paula (Phil) Clark of St. Joseph, Illinois

Special Friends – Leda and Jerry Geltz of Dundas, Illinois

Son-in-law – Danilo Wilson

Catt was preceded in death by her father; husbands Gene Zuber and Roger Vandegraft.