Mary Catherine 'Cathy' Robertson, 64

Mary Catherine 'Cathy' Robertson, 64, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 14, 2008, in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Viewing for friends and family will be held Thursday, July 17, 2008, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held at noon, Friday, July 18, 2008, at the Lakeview Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Paul Graves officiating, and ritualistic services performed by Martha Chapter No.34 Order of the Eastern Star. Burial will take place at the Cloverdale Memorial Park in Boise.

Cathy was born on Nov. 24, 1943, in Boise, Idaho, to Curtis and Thelma Connell. She grew up and attended schools in Kellogg, Idaho, graduating from Kellogg High School in 1962.

She married Robert Ross on June 16, 1962, in Kellogg. The couple moved to San Francisco for a year and then to Boise where they had two daughters. The family settled in Missoula, Mont. The marriage ended in divorce in 1983.

Cathy then married Ben Robertson on Oct. 29, 1983. They moved to Sandpoint and bought the American Milling Company, which was sold in 1997. Cathy then authored a book, 'Let the Choice be Mine,' which is still in publication.

Family and friends were the most important thing in Cathy's life. She loved spoiling her grandchildren and spending time with her big brother John and his family. She enjoyed cross stitch, her kitties, and quilting with local friends and friends from Seattle, and she enjoyed quilting retreats to Poulsbo. Cathy was a member of the First Lutheran Church, and Martha Chapter #34 O.E.S., where she served as Worthy Matron twice and was a key active member. This past three years she has participated in the 'Relay for Life.'

She is survived by two daughters, Brenda (Bryon) Siegrist of Boise, Idaho, and Barbara (Jake) Hilton of Sandpoint; a brother, John (Bonnie) Connell of Kingston, Idaho; and four grandchildren, Brooke (Daniel), Eric, Jason, and Justin. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a great grandson on the way.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorial donations may be made to the Martha Chapter No. 34 O.E.S., 319 N. Second Ave., Sandpoint, ID 83864, Spokane Shriner's Hospital, PO Box 2472, Spokane, WA 99210, or Community Cancer Services, P.O. Box 2213, Sandpoint, ID 83864.

Lakeview Funeral Home in Sandpoint is handling the arrangements. Please visit Cathy's online memorial at www.lakeviewfuneral.com and sign her online guest book.