Catherine Fox

82, of Aurora, CO, passed away peacefully the morning of July 12, 2007. She was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska on February 17, 1925 to Charles E. and Helen C. Smith. She met, fell in love and married the love of her life, Gordon E. Fox. They were united in marriage in Scottsbluff, Nebraska on May 19, 1947. Gordon and Catherine remained in Nebraska for four years where she taught school and Gordon went to college.

They moved to Vona, Colorado where they continued their teaching careers and started their family. In 1955, they moved to the Denver area where they lived for over 50 years. Catherine continued her career in elementary education where she became an influential leader in School District 12's reading curriculum program, which benefited all students. Catherine had a life long love of learning which lead her to obtain a Master's Degree at the University of Northern Colorado and her Doctorate degree in education from the University of California at San Diego. She was an active member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society. She retired from School District 12 in 1987 as a District Administrator.

Catherine loved traveling throughout the United States, Europe, and Australia. She had a love of sports especially golf, season ticket owner of the Broncos, the Nuggets, and riding motorcycles with her beloved husband. She loved music and especially playing her organ. Her friends and neighbors admired her for her intelligence, quick wit, and tireless commitment to the retirement community at Heather Gardens.

Her greatest love was spending time with her family who will miss her dearly. She is survived by her husband: Gordon; daughters: Patti (Rick) Paine; Jan (Ron) Mazone; brothers: James (Mary V.) Smith; Charles (Margie) Smith; granddaughters: Jennifer (Brandon) Doss; Stephanie Paine; and many loving nieces, nephews and friends.

Viewing will be 6-8PM Monday, 7/16 At Newcomer Family Funeral Home – East Metro Chapel. Services will be at 10AM on Tuesday, 7/17 at Queen of Peace Parish, 13120 E. Kentucky Ave., Aurora, CO. Burial will follow at Ft. Logan National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 1895 Franklin, Denver, CO 80218 or American Heart Association, 1280 S Parker Rd., Denver, CO 80231.