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Katherine Holleman "Kate" Belden

Katherine Belden Obituary

Katherine "Kate" Holleman Belden, age 62 of Colorado Springs, Colorado, passed away in her home Saturday, September 9, 2006 in Canton with her family by her side. She was born August 28, 1944 in Lansing, Mi., to Marshall and Florence (McCoy) Belden. Kate graduated from Palmer High School in Colorado Springs, and received her Bachelor of Arts in Education from Colorado State University. Following her education, she taught Spanish and was a librarian in the Colorado Springs school system for six years. Most recently she was a manuscript editor which included editing, writing and publishing manuscripts and newsletters for local authors and other organizations. Additionally, Kate's accomplishments included horsewoman, guitar player, French Hornist, and excellent cook. Survivors include a son Woodson Harlan Close of Colorado: mother, Florence Belden of East Sparta, Ohio: sister Sue Belden of Canton: brothers and sister-in-law, Marshall and Diana Belden of North Canton, Tim and Kay Belden of East Sparta and two nieces, Nicole Belden and Jocelyn Belden. A private family Memorial Service will be Thursday 11:00 a.m. at Arnold Funeral Home in Canton with Rev. Kathleen McKenna officiating. Interment will be in West Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Habitat for Humanity, 1010 Vermont Ave., N.W., Washington DC 20005 or the American Red Cross Homeless Shelter, 709 S. Sierra Madre St., Colorado Springs, CO., 80903-4023

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Published by The Gazette on Sep. 13, 2006.

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BJ and Mac Spencer & McCauley

September 14, 2006

We were classmates of Katie at Palmer High School Class of 1962. She attended a reunionette within the past year at Fargo's. It was wonderful getting to see her again.

annie whitney

September 14, 2006

to the DEAREST BELDEN family....... each and every one of you played such HUGE roles in my life since i was a tiny child........ rode my first horse Dusty at your ranch, just up the road....... endless fabulous childhood memories, Mrs.B ringing the ranch dinner bell, Rock Creek Riders horse club, pack trips into the mountains, Bouncy the Innertube on the lawn, wonderful old cars in the barns, and via. darling Kate, many DVDs of those home movies of us riding our horses and playing in the yard. i'm so thankful that kate and i reconnected the past few years and enjoyed one another's friendship; i will forever cherish the visit she made to our home in NM last year, and the times we spent together in Colo.Spgs. a special blessing, getting to know Woody when they visited together!!!!! this is such a loss, a good friend gone before we could grow old together..... sending LOVE and HUGE HUGS to Mrs.Belden, Sue, MB, and Tim, please know that i'm praying for each of you and your families, and that i am there with you in spirit today as we say goodbye to our daughter/sister/mom/friend..........



May The Lord bless you and keep you.

May the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you.

May the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace.

Pam Meadows-Kuhn

September 14, 2006

Diane and Marsh, Though I only spent a few hours with Kate I felt she was someone I could be friends with. She was happy,funny and positive even though she was already ill when I met her. I very much enjoyed her observations on small everyday occurences.You're lucky to have had her in your life and I'm sure she'll continue to be there in your hearts. Much love, Pam Meadows-Kuhn

Jay Lowery

September 13, 2006

Rest in peace from your Palmer High '62 classmates.

Benjamin & Connie Thomas

September 13, 2006

We send our heartfelt sympathy to the family during this most difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

David Cornet

September 12, 2006

To the Belden Family, and All Those Close to Kate-



Our Thoughts and Prayers are with All of You.



Respectfully Yours,



Dean Lauritzen, David Cornet, Natalie Dailey and Beverley Keefe

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