Catherine Marie Viator Billot

The 3rd of eight children, she knew early on that her passion and natural talent of art would have a significant role in her life. A 1977 graduate of LaGrange High School in Lake Charles, she moved to Houston TX shortly thereafter and soon began her first career in insurance. The relationships she developed while in this industry would help mold the rest of her life. Her first child (Jason Viator) was born in Houston, TX in 1982. Catherine met her husband David in 1987 through her insurance friends at the time (Marla, David’s sister and Charlene (David’s sister-in-law). They married in 1989, and had one child together (Megan) in 1994. The family relocated to Colorado in 2000.

Blessed with a magnetic personality and stunning beauty, Catherine was also a talented artist. She enjoyed painting portraits, landscapes and horses among other subjects primarily with oil and watercolors. She completed her bachelor’s degree in Art Illustration in 2016 at the Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design. After graduation she began her new career as an illustrator at Denver University in 2017. She will be remembered for her love of family, art, gardening, reading, skiing, traveling, hiking and star gazing from her mountain property “The Catherine Marie Ranch”. A native of Louisiana (aka A Proud Cajun) Catherine was also a loyal and passionate New Orleans Saints football fan.

Catherine is survived by her husband of 32 years, David Billot. One son, Jason Viator; one daughter Megan Billot; her mother Clara Dean Viator of Lake Charles; Sisters Frannie Viator McCall of Sugar Land TX, Michelle Viator of Lake Charles LA, Beth Viator Dupuis (husband Richard) of Lake Charles LA.; Three brothers, Keith Viator (wife Becky) of Lake Charles, LA, Greg Viator (wife Shari) of Gillis, LA., and Eric Viator of Lake Charles, LA.; One Grandson Rylee Viator and her God Children Brooklyn and Brandon McCall.

She is preceded in death by her father Ervin Pierre Viator, and her oldest brother Patrick Viator.

A special note of thanks and love go out to Catherine’s oncology and hospital teams at the Colorado Blood Cancer Institute and Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Hospital who cared for Catherine in her final 4.5 years (Dr. Peter McSweeney, Sarah Buehler, Tina Rookstool, and all of their amazing support staff). You all became a second family to Catherine and gave her hope when there was little, strength when she was weak, and most of all gave her life when there was none. We will forever be grateful to you all.

Celebration of life for Catherine will be held Wednesday, December 29th at 10:00 with viewing beginning at 9:00 until time of service under the direction of Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary & Cemetery, 7777 West 29th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. There will also be a live web feed for the funeral service for those unable to attend in person. You can view details here -http://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/wheat-ridge-co/catherine-billot-10491946

Please click the link below to watch a video of Catherine.

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