Catherine was born in Cisne, Illinois on January 19, 1953 and passed away in her Fresno home on August 15, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Ingeborg Bright, as well as her sister, Ingrid. Growing up, Catherine moved around a lot with her family (her father was in the Army). She spent much of her childhood in Illinois, Virginia, and Germany. She started working for the Pentagon right out of high school and continued working for the government for the rest of her career. In 2015, Catherine retired from the Fresno VA Hospital, Human Resources with over 40 years of service.
Family was most important to Catherine.
She married John McHarry in February 1984 and had two daughters: Lisa and Jennifer. With two kids in tow, she graduated from Fresno State in 1992, earning her degree in Human Resources Management. Catherine loved to take trips with her family, whether it was to Disneyland, camping around California, or visiting various National Parks.
Catherine passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her children. She is survived by her daughters Lisa McHarry Freeman (30) and Jennifer McHarry (28).
Funeral services will be held at New Hope Community Church at 10:00 am on Thursday, August 22, 2019. A Graveside ceremony will follow the service at Fresno Memorial Gardens.
Flowers can be sent to Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral Home, 1525 E. Saginaw, Fresno, CA 93704.
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