Catharine Jean Reynolds

Catharine was born on August 25, 1933 in Lewistown, Montana to the late Arnold and Laura Carruthers. She attended Flathead High School in Kalispell, Montana, graduating in 1951, and went on to attend the University of Montana in Missoula, Montana.

In 1955, Catharine married her husband, Joseph Thomas Reynolds. Together, they made their home in Salem for many years and raised their family. Catharine spent nearly 30 years working for the State of Oregon - Teacher Standards and Practices Commission in Salem prior to her retirement in 1992.

Catharine was deeply devoted to her family, loved reading, gardening and visiting the Oregon Coast. She was an active parishioner of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and later Queen of Peace Catholic Church.

Catharine is survived by her two sons, John Reynolds, of Corvallis, Oregon, and Peter Reynolds and his wife, Rose, of Newport Beach, California; her sister, Peggy Manseau and her husband, Alan, of Gilbert, Arizona; her grandchildren, Silvie Reynolds, Sarah Nives and her husband, Kyle, Sophia Seckinger and her husband, Avery, and Aaron Reynolds; her great-granddaughter, Reese Seckinger; and many beloved nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

In addition to her parents, Arnold and Laura Carruthers, Catharine was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Reynolds; her brother, Arnie Carruthers; her son, Patrick Reynolds; and her daughter, Barbara Reynolds.

Service Details

• Viewing: Monday, November 9, 2026, from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM at Virgil T. Golden Funeral Home, 605 Commercial St. SE, Salem, OR 97301.

• Rosary: Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 9:30 AM at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 4227 Lone Oak Rd SE, Salem, OR 97302.

• Funeral Mass: Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 4227 Lone Oak Rd SE, Salem, OR 97302.

• Interment Service: Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 2:45 PM at Willamette National Cemetery, 11800 SE Mt. Scott Blvd, Happy Valley, OR 97086.

Memorial Contributions

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Catharine’s honor to Willamette Vital Health or Marion Polk Food Share.