Obituary: Dunn, Ethel C. “Cathy”

Age 87

Tue., Feb. 24, 2015

DUNN, Ethel C. “Cathy” October 6, 1927 - February 20, 2015 Our beloved Ethel C. Dunn, “Cathy”, entered the gates of Heaven on February 20, 2015.

She was born October 6, 1927 to Judson and Ethel Tallman in Englewood, Colorado.

Cathy was raised in California where she later married Harrison Pierce Jones and raised Minona Lynn, Tiry Harrison, Virginia Belle, Michael Ray, and Catharine Ann.

On March 1, 1968 she married Billy F. Dunn, Sr. and raised Billy Frederick, Jr., Shawn Keane, Roy Anderson, Mildred Elizabeth, and Deana Michelle.

She was a devoted wife and mother, an amazing homemaker and cook.

She enjoyed painting, singing, and being with her family.

After raising their own children, Cathy and Bill went on to become house parents at Hutton Settlement.

Cathy became a friend to many and will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her husband Bill and siblings, Betty, Earl, and Frank.

Please join us in a celebration of Cathy’s life at Bell Tower Funeral Home on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 2:00 pm.

Please visit Cathy’s online memorial at www.belltowerfuneralhome.com.

Any donations or flowers can be sent to BELL TOWER FUNERAL HOME, 3398 E. Jenalan Ave., Post Falls, ID.

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