Catherine Coad Hoisington
August 11, 2003 - August 11, 2003
Obituary
Catherine Dale Coad Hoisington, age 48, died peacefully at home August 10 after a long struggle with diabetes. Catherine was born in Portland, Oregon April 22, 1955, and grew up on Mercer Island. She is survived by her children, Benjamin, Anna and Maria Hoisington, and grandson, Noah. Benjamin serves as a journalist in the U.S. Navy, Anna attends Western Washington University, and Maria is a junior at Roosevelt High School and a member of the Green Lake Varsity Crew Team. Catherine is also survived by her father Thomas J. Coad, her sisters; Michele, Therese and Alice; three nieces, one nephew and a host of family and friends.
Catherine loved children, music and horses. She held a day care in her home for many years and was deeply connected to innumerable families through this work.
Additionally, she had a long term involvement with the Children’s Home Society where her special talents helped many young people. Catherine was a beloved member of an extended family as well as a close circle of friends dating from her school years on Mercer Island. We will miss her deeply.
Dear Hoisington family,
I was so saddended to learn of Catherine’s death. I remember her as a patron of the North East Branch library. Please know that my thoughts and best wishes are with you in this difficult and sad time.
Gayle Richardson
Former children’s librarian
North East Branch
ben, terribly sorry for all. much love to you, contact me. i have many fond memories w/your dear ma. losing touch over these years does not diminish love – ever. we are in the book. hugs. best to you and the sisters. your godmother.
I was shocked and saddened when I heard of Catherine’s death. Unfortunately I had lost contact with her over the years but my heart goes out to Ben, Anna and Maria.
I will always remember her kindness to me.
Monica
I just wanted to say that i have always cared so much for Anna and Catherine. You all have been in my thoughts and prayers during this time, i know how it feels to lose a loved one. I send my regards and my thoughts to you all, love,
lauren covey
Cathy will be missed by all who knew her. Her generosity and sense of giving was immense. She was always comforting those around her even during her worst times. She loved her family and her pets. Bear will be waiting to greet her as she arrives. She will be missed by all who knew her. She touched so many lives.
Cathy touched our lives, especially the lives of our children Paul, Grady & Henry, in a very special way. Her cheerful & positive attitude was inspiring and very much appreciated. We are deeply saddened by the news of her death.
Hello to Cathy’s family, especially her children…..
My sister Mary Radford and I used to work with Cathy at Children’s Home. My brother knew her through his girlfriend, Jessica Waesche, in her final year…..and one of your dad’s, Robert Young, was a friend of mine as was his first wife Becky Young. I also remember your dad Ben, as well. I liked, respected, loved your sister, Mom, and daughter, as a woman who had strong feelings, viewpoints, and lived her life exactly the way she wanted to!!! Good for her…..she gets my applause! She has wonderful children and very unique, independent children, who now can be very supportive of one another. My daughter Amber Bowden also went to Roosevelt high school Maria, and she graduated last year.
Cathy is a woman I will never forget. She was extremely attractive as a woman of the 50’s and 60’s, growing up to become a very aware young woman and adult. She tried very much to better this world and make a difference. You kids can now as well. Feel blessed to have had her as your Mom and she still “is” available…..
Your Mom and sister, daughter, was endearing as she spoke to you…..very good at one on one…..kids loved her gentleness, humor, and ability to listen. Me too!
I have two other women friends, Cathy’s age, who passed this year, with kids left behind too……all your ages, and I asked them to welcome her, and help her over there. They will! My most recent friend left five kids behind and her name also is Kathryn, loved animals, kids, music….just like your Mom….same energy and uniqueness as your Mom. I asked one of my friend’s in Arizona to remember her in his prayers, and on his Native flute. His sister is the first Mom who “went” this year and he remembers her, my other friend Kathryn, and your Mom now, in his thoughts. Said so today. He is a healer and very intuitive. He may just play her a song, special in her honor soon.
So family of Cathy Coad, know we honor her in our family, as three of us know her well, and we appreciate her life, and her choosing to be here as long as she was able!
Feel free to write to me if any of you would like to.
Many hugs to you all….
Nancy Bowden
It’s not sposed to work this way. 48 is too young. I find myself wanting to un-do this.
But I can’t. We are sad for you and for us.
Paul and Cathy Daley
Our heartfelt sympathy to Tom and Sharil at Catherine’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
You were a great Mother to Anna and Benjamin. I will miss you.
So Sad I am very sad for Cathys passing.I am the father of Robert young father of Anna
adopted son Ben.
Love to all affected
Stanton Young
Cathy was friend and a fine woman. I sat next to her at dialysis every other day, and she was a cheerful, courageous person. Jenny and I were proud to have known her, and saddened greatly by her passing. Our hearts go out to her children, who she spoke of often and with endless affection.