Catherine van der Peet
Monday, July 28, 1930
Date of Death:
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Age:
82 years old
Monday, July 28, 1930
Date of Death:
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Age:
82 years old
Monday, July 28, 1930
Date of Death:
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Age:
82 years old
Catherine van der Peet
The memorial Mass for Catherine van der Peet will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at St Pius X Catholic Church in Rochester with the Rev. Charlie Collins officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the church.
Mrs. van der Peet , 82 of Rochester, died Thursday September 13, 2012 at St Marys Hospital in Rochester. Catherine’s body was donated to the Mayo Clinic.
Catherine was born July 28, 1930 south of South Fork, Colorado to Frank and Julia (Sierra) Maestas. She grew up in Colorado, where her father farmed. After high school, she went to Chamberlain, South Dakota and worked for the St. Joseph’s Indian School. She then transferred to Walls, Mississippi to do Mission work. In Chamberlain she met Peter van der Peet, and they married in 1964. In 1968 they settled in Rochester. She worked as a bookkeeper for the Methodist Hospital. She volunteered and was an expert knitter. Much of her work ended up in St. Paul for Mary Copeland.
She is survived by her husband Peter and brother Gene Maestas. She is preceded in death by one sister Allice, and two other brothers
Condolences
The family of Catherine van der Peet has received the following condolences.
Dear Uncle Pete,
I was so saddened to hear about Aunt Catherine's passing. I remember learning a card game from you both while camping--the particular game escapes me now.
You are in my thoughts and prayers and I am sending lots of love your way.
My sincerest condolences.
Dear Uncle Peter,
I was very sadded to hear of Aunt Catherine's passing. I have very fond memories of her. Her smile was the best. I want to send you a big hug and to let you know she and you are in our prayers today.
Peter - Dad and mom (Jerry & Sandy Clausen) informed us kids of Catherine's passing. I remember as a kid going to your house and you both would always be smiling and glad to see us! Thank you for both for your kindness and sorry to hear about Catherine.
Dear Uncle Pete,
I'm was so sorry to hear about Aunt Catherine's passing. I have very fond memories of her visits to Colorado with you when we were kids, especially the time you took us to play miniature golf. My sincerest condolencences to you. Theresa
Our hearts are heavy at the loss of our sister. So many memories come to our mind.
Our hearts are heavy with the loss of our Sister Cathrine. So many memories come to mind. She will always be in our prayers.
I was very sad to hear that Aunt Catherine had passed away. We did keep the Barbie cloths she knitted for me and Renee. Those were my favorite cloths I had. My thoughts, prayers, and love are with you Uncle Peter.
My sincere condolences Uncle Pete...My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I was so sad to hear of my Aunt Catherine's passing. We used to be quite the corresponders. I thin we would write each other weekly to keep up with all that was going on. I remember her learning that I had just complete a motorcycle class, and sending me a newspaper article on a ladies (50 years +) motorcycle club in MN. She also loved to knit and she was always helping me with my knitting and crocheting projects.
I will miss her. My thought and prayers are with my Uncle Pete. Love you both.