Obituary - Catherine Harty

Mrs. Catherine Harty, beloved wife of the late John J. Harty, passed away peacefully with family by her side at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Saturday, April 14, 2012, at the age of 87 years.  Catherine (Kay) was born on a farm near Burstall, Saskatchewan on November  19, 1924.  She married John J. Harty on July 17, 1947, and moved onto the Harty homestead in the Hoping area. On June 23, 1962, John was taken into God’s hands leaving Catherine with six children to raise. She continued to work the farm and cattle operation with help from friends, neighbours, and family.  Catherine lived on the family farm until she moved into the Good Samaritan Society South Ridge Village in Medicine Hat.  She enjoyed sewing and baking, especially making donuts.  Catherine belonged to the Faith CWL and was also a proud cancer survivor.  She leaves to cherish her memory four children and their families:  Carol’s husband, Charles Doering of Cessford and their children, Charmen (Blair) and Clinton;  Edward (Marlene) of Lacombe and their children, Candace (Murray), Corry (Bart), Carrie (Blake) and Cathy (Tim);  Martin (Janine) of Rosalind and their children, Amanda and Justin (Natasha);  Alan (Irene) of Hoping and their children, Heather and Blair;  Gordon (Lorna) of Hoping;  Gerald’s children, Nicole and Ryan;  nine great-grandchildren;  one sister-in-law, Mary Schnell as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  Catherine was predeceased by her parents, Jacob and Susanna Schnell;  husband, John J;  daughter, Carol;  son, Gerald;  grandson, Jace;  brothers, Jacob, John and Marcus and her sisters, Rose Meyer, Bertha Harty, Barbara Frey and Selma Hellman.  Family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and caregivers who helped to look after Catherine in her later years.  A Celebration of Catherine’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at 2:00 P.M.  Private family Interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery.  If friends so desire, expressions of sympathy may be made by donating to the charity of one’s choice.