Catherine Poterack

Catherine Poterack

March 08, 1934 - February 24, 2020
Mission Viejo CA

Catherine Poterack

March 08, 1934 - February 24, 2020
Mission Viejo CA

Obituary

Catherine Poterack

Catherine was born March 8th  1934 in London, England.  She was raised in a loving family by Tom and Mary Barnes, with two brothers Tommy and Dickie and her sister Mary.

Cathy fell in love with an American Marine on loan to the US State Department at the US Embassy in London in 1958

Cathy and Jim were married in 1960, and swiftly moved to San Diego for Jim’s work.  There they welcomed their first daughter Lisa, followed by the second daughter Kristen born in Moline, Illinois.

The family travelled the world living in exciting countries like Ecuador, England and many states in the US. Cathy worked in a variety of companies as a loan officer, and received numerous accolades for her outstanding work.

Most recently Cathy and Jim divided their time living in California and Philadelphia, to be closer to their two daughters, granddaughter Imogen and son-in-law Michael.

Cathy was a tiny woman with a huge personality, and a wicked sense of humor and a raucous laugh. People often commented she never met a stranger, she had such a gift for developing rapport and making friends quickly.

Wherever in the world, Cathy always found her English clubs and had been a proud member of the DBE (Daughters of the British Empire) for over 25 years.

Cathy’s love of shopping was well known.  She loved clothes, colors and the excitement of putting outfits together for herself and friends.

She was a devoted cat lover, and volunteered at the cat sanctuary locally, and adopted many cats over the years.

Cathy will be missed, always remembered by those whose lives she touched.

In lieu of flowers, Cathy’s family would appreciate donations in her name, to your local no kill animal shelter.

Tentatively, services for Cathy may be held in late fall. 

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12 responses to Catherine Poterack

  1. I first met Catherine at the Arbour’s Clubhouse and was immediately drawn to this little bundle of energy. Catherine loved shopping but didn’t like driving. I have many fond memories of our shopping spree’s and little lunches and dinner with Jim and my husband, Homayoon. We always enjoyed and cherished their company. Catherine will be sorely missed and the memories of her kindness, energy, laughter and love of life will be a blessing to all of us.
    Much love Cheryl and Homayoon Pasdar

  2. Cheryl Riley says:

    I first met Catherine at the Arbour’s Clubhouse and was immediately drawn to this little bundle of energy. Catherine loved shopping but did not like driving. I have many fond memories of our shopping spree’s and little lunches and dinner with Jim and my husband, Homayoon. We always enjoyed and cherished their company. Catherine will be sorely missed and the memories of her kindness, energy, laughter and love of life will be a blessing to all of us.
    Much love, Cheryl and Homayoon Pasdar

  3. With our sympathy to Jim and all the family from the volunteers at the West Chester Food Cupboard, West Chester, PA. Cathy will be sadly missed.

  4. Joseph Smith says:

    Gail & Joseph Smith

  5. We miss our next door neighbor so very much, with her laughter and really fun stories she would share at our mail boxes upon their return from the East Coast each year. Rest in peace dear Cathy.

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