KAREN KAYE CATES
April 17, 1951 ~ January 20, 2012
Karen Kaye Cates, 60, of Holts Summit, died Friday, January 20, 2012, at her residence.
She was born April 17, 1951, in Poplar Bluff, Mo., the daughter of Emil Orville and Elsa Larene Jackson McDowell. Her mother survives in Ellsinore, Mo.
She was united in marriage on August 8, 1970, in Ellsinore, Mo., to Ronald Wayne Cates who survives at the home.
In her earlier years, Karen worked as a teachers aide for the Ellsinore School District. After moving to Holts Summit she became a homemaker.
She was a member of Shiloh Methodist Church, Holts Summit, and was a member of the Eastern Star.
Karens greatest love was her family.
Survivors include: her husband, her mother, two children, Kimberly Cates Wiseman, Eureka, Mo.; Rhonda Lynn Cates (William) Koebel, Jefferson City; five grandchildren, Ryan Koebel, Lauren Koebel, William Koebel, Sophia Wiseman, Benjamin Wiseman; and two sisters, Janice Risby, Ellsinore, Mo; and Sharon Sue Turner, Ellsinore, Mo.
She was preceded in death by her father.
A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at Shiloh Methodist Church, Holts Summit.
Memorials are suggested to the Amanda K. Cates Memorial Scholarship Fund, 10400 Komo Road, Dittmer, Missouri 63023
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
She was born April 17, 1951, in Poplar Bluff, Mo., the daughter of Emil Orville and Elsa Larene Jackson McDowell. Her mother survives in Ellsinore, Mo.
She was united in marriage on August 8, 1970, in Ellsinore, Mo., to Ronald Wayne Cates who survives at the home.
In her earlier years, Karen worked as a teachers aide for the Ellsinore School District. After moving to Holts Summit she became a homemaker.
She was a member of Shiloh Methodist Church, Holts Summit, and was a member of the Eastern Star.
Karens greatest love was her family.
Survivors include: her husband, her mother, two children, Kimberly Cates Wiseman, Eureka, Mo.; Rhonda Lynn Cates (William) Koebel, Jefferson City; five grandchildren, Ryan Koebel, Lauren Koebel, William Koebel, Sophia Wiseman, Benjamin Wiseman; and two sisters, Janice Risby, Ellsinore, Mo; and Sharon Sue Turner, Ellsinore, Mo.
She was preceded in death by her father.
A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at Shiloh Methodist Church, Holts Summit.
Memorials are suggested to the Amanda K. Cates Memorial Scholarship Fund, 10400 Komo Road, Dittmer, Missouri 63023
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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Dear Ron and family. I just heard about Kaye’s death this morning. so sorry for your loss. May God comfort your hearts in this heartbreaking time. Dean and family
Rhonda:I’ve been so saddened by all that’s happened. I’m praying for you and your family, and Ryan. It breaks my heart to think of all you’ve been through and all everyone in your family has done to help Ryan. I’m sorry the press is focusing on what he did, but there’s been nothing about who he is. I remember him as a sweet little boy who loved aquariums and tried very hard to learn in spite of all the problems stacked against him. I hope you have people close to you and your family who can help all of you through this terrible time. If there is any way I can help you, please don’t hesitate to let me know.
On behalf of the Missouri Cancer Registry and Research Center, we would like to extend our sympathy to the Cates family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Mary Jane King and Jeannette Jackson-Thompson
No words do I have to let you know how blessed I feel to have shared some very special times with Kaye. She was so up beat even though I knew she was dealing with some physical pain. I admire the closeness your family exhibited at church and SERVE. Your love for each other will get your through this difficult time. Cherish the precious times you’ve shared. God doesn’t give us anything we can not handle as long as we trust and give our trials over to Him. PS: KAYE, thank you for sharing your love for Elvis with me. God bless you. Love, Dee H.
My thoughts are with you and your family, Ron.
Ron,Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Dan & Vicki Strickland
Dear Ron and Family,So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.Marty & Char Kohler
Ron,My heart goes out to you and your family during this very difficult time. My hope is that you and your family can go through the grieving and healing process together. kathleen
Rhonda and family,Please know I am so sorry. You and all your family are in my prayers. You are so special to so many people. Please know that I am one of those people.
Ron & Family,My deepest sympathy and many, many prayers go out to you all at this sad time. I wish I could say something to ease the pain that would soothe your hearts but I am at a loss. Be strong and in time your hearts will adjust to this tragedy. Know that many prayers throughout the state of Missouri go out to you. Ron, you are very well thought of and a “dandy of a person”. If we can be of any service to any of your family or freinds, please let us know.Sincerely, Jayne Dees, Administrator and Staff of the New Madrid County Health Department.
My sincere condolences to Ron and all of Kaye’s family. The local health administrators, especially those in southeast Missouri, are thinking of you all and praying for you.
Ron:My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.Pat Graber
Ron and family – Cliff and I are so sorry to hear of your tragedy. Please know you are all in our thoughts. Donnell and Cliff Sutherland
Dear Ron and FamilyI am so sorry for your loss, I’m praying that God provides you comfort when the loss is too great to understand.SincerelyDavid Stull
Ron, I hope you know how heavy my heart is for you, Rhonda, and Kim at this time. My thoughts are with you each day hoping they give you additional strength. Angela
To Ron and the Cates Family,My condolences on your loss. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. My you find strength and comfort in your love for each other.
Thinking of you and will keep you in my prayers.
Kim -My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Please take care.Leigh
Ron,So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family. Take care and know that God is holding all of you closely in his arms. Audrey GoughAdministratorShelby County Health Department
Bill, Rhonda and Family, Life can be so hard sometimes and we are sorry to know you all are hurting. But do know that God will see and carry you through, just call on Him. Prayers and condolences to you and your family.Vicki & Jeff
Our thoughts and prayers are with at your time of sorrows.
Ron,Bill and I are so sorry. We can’t imagine what you are going through at this time. You and your family will be in our prayers.Lila Pennington
Dear Ronnie and Family,So very sorry to hear about Kaye. Although I haven’t seen you all for years,I remember what a sweet person Kaye was. You and your family will be in our prayers during this difficult time. May God Bless you all.Barbara(Carter)NoelMaryland Heights, MO
My sympathies to you and your family. So sorry for your loss.Donna Canfield
Ron and family,You have my deepest sympathy and prayers during this very difficult time. God bless,Carol Braun (MO DHSS)
Ron, (and family)I was so very sorry to hear of your loss. I know how close your family is and how much you all love each other. You are in my heart and my prayers that God will wrapped you in His tender loving care for now and forever. God Bless, Glenda
Ron and family, I am so sorry I just wish there was something I could do or say that would help with the pain. I know your family has a lot faith and it is hard but we must trust our Lord at a time. If I can be of any help at all please let know. Your church family will always be beside you all. God Bless
Our deepest sympathies to all of your family. We will continue to keep all of you in our prayers. May God send you His comfort and peace. Kaye was such a dear friend of ours and we will miss her very much. Again, our deepest sympathies to all of you.
Dear Ron and family, I wish to express my sympathy for the loss of Karen, your loved one,wife, mother and grandmother. May you find peace and comfort in knowing that you have friends and family that will help you through this difficult time and as well as big shoulders to lean on. Hugs from afar, Brenda Buschjost – DHSS/CLPHS
Ron and family,My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in this terrible loss and time of sadness. Thinking of you.Debbie (Stoddard Co Public Health Center
Rhonda and family, You and your family our in our thoughts and prayers and we can’t even imagine what your are feeling. Just know we care about you and if you need anything please let us know. We are truly sorry for your loss. With love, The Claypools
William and Wanda Glenn send you and your family our sencere condolences for your loss.
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you. May God bless.
Rhonda,Bill, I am Praying for all of you at this hard time.If I Can do anything at all for you all please let me know.
God bless you all and may he be with you at this time of sorrow.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Karen Cates. The Oregon County Health Department has known Ron and his family for years and we are very saddened by this tragedy. We will pray for God to give this family strength!Shiela Russell, AdministratorOregon County Health Department, Alton, MO
Ron, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. Gil
Ron,My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Steve Neal, DirectorDunklin County Health Department
Ron and family, I am so sorry for your loss and the pain that you must be going through. Please know that you are in my prayers and if there is anything that I can do to help, please feel free to call on me. My deepest sympathy, Charity
My sincere condolences for the tragic loss of your dear wife, Karen. I hope all the wonderful memories you have of your life together will help you through this truly difficult time. May God Bless you and your family….Lorraine
Ron — We want to express our deepest sympathies to you and your family at this difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, John and Elaine
Ron,I cannot imagine the pain of your loss. I hope that you and your family are finding comfort in one another and the warm and loving wishes of friends. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Ron and Family. You have our sincere sympathy. We are keeping you in our prayers and thoughts. Jan Morrow, Staff and Board of Trustees at the Ripley County Public Health Center
Ron and Family, Words are very difficult at times like this, but we want you to know that we are grieving your loss. We met Kaye only a few times, but it was clear what a caring and loving person she was and how strong a loving relationship she had with you, Ron and her entire family. Please know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers now and in the difficult days ahead. Bert and Shelley
Ron and Family,I am so sorry for this tragedy that has struck your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this very difficult situation now and in the future. Nancy Bush
Ron and family – My heart is heavy with the news of the passing of your wife. Thinking of you and your loved ones and remembering you in my prayers. Take care my friend.
Ron and family, You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort your hearts in the days ahead.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this most difficult time.God’s peace,Linda Carter Johnson
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Clifton and I are so sorry for your loss. I’m praying for your family. May God give you strength for each new day. Love Clyta
Ron, I just wanted you to know that I am so sorry about Karen. I am thinking about you and your family and keeping you in my prayers. Cathy Garner
Im very sorry for your loss. You have a wonderful family and I pray for find peace and comfort in the Lord. You had a great mother,grandmother,wife and friend to all. Lean on the everlasting arms of your Lord and Savior for her cares when noone else does..
Ron, I don’t know how to tell you how sorry I am that this whole thing happened. I remember the day Kaye spent with us in Ste. Gen. during the 93 flood. Remember your camera without film? It wouldn’t have been nearly as funny if Kaye hadn’t been whispering in my ear long before I noticed your predicament. I can still feel her nails digging into my arm when she realized you had no film. She was laughing so hard she couldn’t speak. We’ve all lost a good friend whether we knew her for a day or all of her life. I don’t understand the why but I do know she’s in Heaven and always in our hearts and memories. I’m praying that God gives you and your family strength during the coming days, weeks and months. God be with you all.
Ron, Kim, Rhonda and family, We are thinking of you all, praying for comfort for you. We cannot find the words to tell you how sad we are. Kaye loved her family. She must have thought often, Ron, what a great life you two made together, and what a great team you all were. I have the greatest admiration for you both. And raising two wonderful daughters who love you both so much is just part of your great legacy as a family. Please accept out heartfelt sympathy. Sincerely, Susan and Randy Jenkins
Ron and Family: We are thinking of you and you are in our prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Cates always had the greatest smill for everyone.
Ron, Please know that I have you and your family and my prayers.
I just heard about Kaye, I am so sorry to hear this. She was a great lady and friend from school. She will be missed. God bless Ron, kim, ronda and elsa and family.
Ron and family, Rich and I wanted to let you know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I have a lot of wonderful memories of spending time with the Cates family during my high school years. Kaye had a great sense of humor, and I always thought very highly of her. She touched a lot of lives. I’m so very sorry for your loss.
Ron, so sorry for your loss. May God stand by your side and his hand on your shoulder… Love you Edith
Ron & family , i’m so sorry for your loss you are in my prayers.
I am so sorry for the families loss, prayers are with all of you at this time. I am praying the Lord hold each and everyone up through this life trial.
Ronnie, kim, Rhonda, Elsa , Sue and Jan. We are so sorry for your loss. Your entire family is in our prayers
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
To Ron and all of Kaye’s family you are all in my thoughts and prayers.Marylin Huddleston Bradley
Dear Ron,My deepest condolences to you and yours and Kaye’s family in this terrible tragic loss of Kaye. You are in my prayers for God’s comfort and wisdom as you deal with this very difficult time. I have such fond memories of our friendship in high school and wish only the best for you and your family. God bless you dear friend, Moira (Jarvis) Malone
prayers are with the family R.I P COUSIN
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, RON. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
I am so very sorry for your loss.
My husband and I went to school with Karen and Ronnie. So sad, prayers for the whole family.
Very sorry for your lose.Will be praying