Her family moved to Arizona when she was two years old. She met the love of her life, Doug Riemersma at church and they got married when she was 18. She was a caregiver for disabled children and loved her work.
Cathy is survived by her beloved husband of 41 years, Doug; her children, Daniel and Sarah and granddaughter, Dylan and her brothers Steve, Chris and Andy Heerdt. Catherine loved her family above all else. She will always be remembered as having a kind and gentle soul who cherished everyone.
At this time no services are planned.