A brief memorial and remembrance service will be held at Oakwood Cemetery, Hickory, North Carolina, Saturday, July 6th at 11:00 a.m. Her ashes will be placed next to her first love and husband, Robert G. Ritchie.
Catherine was born on Tuesday, April 24, 1923, in Hickory, North Carolina. She fell in love with a dashing pilot, Robert G. Ritchie, also of Hickory and married in 1941 just as war was breaking out in the Pacific. Robert joined the Army Air Corps. Shortly after their marriage Robert was transferred to Colorado Springs for further flight training, and then on to the Pacific. After the war ended, the Army Air Corps became the U. S. Air Force and the growing Ritchie family became a part of that institution. The Air Force took them all around the world including Japan, Scotland, and Germany and gave them and the three children memories only a few are privileged to experience.
Catherine lost her first love in 1980, but God graced her with a second love in 1982. Catherine and Dr. John Montroy enjoyed their retirement years in Bella Vista, Arkansas. The lakefront home in which they lived became a beloved family home for the entire family.
After the death of John, Catherine went south to Weatherford, Texas. Catherine enjoyed many happy days in Weatherford and was able to witness her grandchildren marry and hold her great grandchildren. With the grace of God, Catherine lived 95 wonderful years.
Robert G. Ritchie, Col. Ret., and John Montroy, MD, preceded Catherine in death.
Catherine is survived by her children, Robert W. Ritchie and wife Hilda, Gary L. Ritchie, and Deborah Rhine; grandchildren, Dana Ritchie, Robert Ritchie and wife Christie, Heather Eaton and husband Russell, Justin Rhine and wife Priscilla, Christopher Rhine, and Christian Ritchie; great grandchildren Hanna Ritchie, Ozzie Parker, Hayes Ritchie, Malaya Rhine, Steven Ritchie, and Hendrix Rhine.
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