Catherine Spillane Obituary

Catherine Lee Spillane, 84, a long-time resident of Colorado Springs, passed away August 20, 2009. Catherine is survived by husband David Desmond Spillane and daughter Aimee Louise Spillane; grandchildren Mary Katherine Rogers, Matthew James Rogers, and Elizabeth Lee Winkler; great grandchildren George Thomas Winkler and Carolyn Kathleen Winkler, and her beloved cat, Oliver. She was preceded in death by her children Joseph Matthew, Carolyn Lee, and Andrew John. Catherine was born February 14, 1925, the daughter of Margaret and Charles Scheuer in Hibbing, Minnesota. She was married to David Spillane on December 30, 1944. Catherine was a homemaker and career military spouse. She was a founding member of the Austin Bluffs Garden Club and involved in Junior Assistance League. For the last several years Catherine was an active member of the Liberty Heights community where she lived. Catherine enjoyed spending time with her family and playing Bridge. She was active at Sacred Heart Parish. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 25, 2009, 2-6 p.m. at Swan-Law Funeral Directors, 501 N. Cascade Avenue. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2021 W. Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs, followed by interment at Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.