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Cathy Wallace Obituary

July 22, 1957 - January 16, 2009 Cathy Wallace, a 37 year resident of Colorado Springs passed away on January 16, 2009 at the age of 51. Cathy was born on July 22, 1957 in Augsburg, Germany where her father served in the Army. She is survived by her mother, Geraldine Heedt, husband, Richard Wallace, daughter, Emily Wallace, 3 sisters, Judy Diehl, Mary Robbins, Alice Heedt and 3 brothers, Fred Heedt, Jr., Mike Heedt and Dennis Heedt; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death in by her father, Fred Heedt, Sr. Cathy died peacefully in the presence of her family after a courageous 3 year battle with cancer. Cathy was an inspiration to her family and friends and will be remembered for her courage and sense of humor. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm with a rosary at 7:00 pm at Swan-Law Chapel, 501 N. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80909. A memorial mass will be held on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 10:00 am at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 3122 Poinsettia Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80909. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Corpus Christi Catholic School, 2410 N. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80907.

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Published by The Gazette from Jan. 20 to Jan. 21, 2009.

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Robin Minervini

January 23, 2009

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Holy Trinity parishioner

January 22, 2009

My heart goes out to the Wallace family. Thinking of You
Wishing you hope
in the midst of sorrow,
comfort in the midst of pain.

Julie LeFebvere

January 21, 2009

Our son Ryan went to school with Emily at Holy Trinity. Cathy was a very loving and caring mother. The Wallace family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Cindy Biondolillo

January 20, 2009

Cathy was my co-worker, friend , bridesmaid, and sister-in-law. She was a larger than life figure in the lives of my three children. I can often see her influence the lives of my daughters. She was the center-piece of every holiday for us. She was sincere and genuine, and she had the most beautiful blue eyes.

Melanie Millsap

January 20, 2009

I too knew Cathy from USAA. She was the most kind, caring, and enjoyable person to be around. After leaving USAA I was not able to keep in touch with her, but I will always remember her.

Diana Petrocelli

January 20, 2009

I knew Cathy for a very long time at USAA and she always had a smile when I saw her. What a wonderful lady she was. I know that her kindness and warmth will be missed. I will ask my Momma "up there" to give her a big hug for me. My heart and prayers go out to her family.

Angela Vinatieri

January 20, 2009

The prayers are flowing from my family to yours. not only did our daughters goto CC together, but I was lucky to be a caregiver through Penrose Oncology. Cathy was a wonderful mother and a true fighter. She lived life for every day. Emily, we are praying for you and your dad's ability to pull from your moms strength to continue. You have a new angel on your shoulder. Angel and Devyn

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