Mary Catherine ""Cathy"" Wilson 1933 ~ 2014 Mary Catherine Wilson, known to all as ""Cathy""' passed away peacefully in Lethbridge after a courageous and lengthy battle with illness on Wednesday, January 22, 2014. Cathy is the beloved and treasured wife of Robert D. (Bob) Wilson and the adored mother of Jim Wilson; Jane Wilson (Trevor Thredgold); Kathie Madden; Rick Wilson; Rob Wilson; and Patti (Walter) Blackstaffe. She also leaves her well-loved and affectionate grandchildren Whitney, Molly and Addison Dragland; Graham and Zachary Madden; Kelly Wilson and Scott Wilson. Cathy is survived by her sisters Jane (Paul) Klasen; Joan (Bob) Moran; Margaret (Harry) Tracey; and brother Dick (Kaye) Krutch as well as numerous nieces and nephews throughout the United States. Cathy was predeceased by her parents L. Edmund and Serene Kroetch and her brothers George, Charles, William and Gregory Kroetch. Born on April 25, 1933 in Spokane, WA, Cathy was the fifth child of L. Edmund and Serene Kroetch. Cathy graduated from Holy Names Academy and attended Holy Names College in Spokane, WA. She was granted a 4 year scholastic scholarship in Medical Technology. Cathy met Bob while he was attending Gonzaga University and they were married on February 14, 1953 in Spokane, WA. Cathy and Bob began a 61 year journey together that would take them all across the province of Alberta as they moved due to Robert's role as a civil engineer. Finally, they settled their growing brood in Lethbridge, AB in 1959 where Cathy and Bob raised their six children. In the early years, Cathy volunteered her time at Assumption School, was a first-time member of Assumption Parish and member of the Lethbridge Sketch Club, and Kinnettes. Cathy was known for being a talented, intelligent, creative, fun-loving, hardworking mother who shone in her ability as an artist, homemaker, cook, entertainer, decorator, confidante, advisor, wife, mother and dedicated grandmother. The depth of loss at her passing can only be surpassed by the gratitude and appreciation we feel at having had her in our lives for as long as we did. The heart and soul of our family, Cathy was a feisty, good humoured and courageous woman who faced her many health challenges with dignity and perseverance with the unwavering support of her husband. She will be forever loved, and her many lessons of love, compassion and hospitality will be shared for generations to come. A Prayer Service will be held at 7:00pm on Sunday, January 26, 2014 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4th Street South, Lethbridge at which time Tributes for Cathy will be presented. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00am on Monday, January 27, 2014 at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, 2405 - 12th Avenue South, Lethbridge with Father Kevin Tumback, celebrant. A private family interment will take place following the Funeral Mass at Mountain View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Wismer Fund in support of Myasthenia Gravis through the University Hospital Foundation, Donor Office-Room 1H1.91, WMC, 8440 - 112 Street, N.W., Edmonton, AB T6G 2B7