Cathy Eileen

Tigelaar

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IN LOVING MEMORY

Cathy Eileen Tigelaar

Mar 09 1944 - Aug 27 2012

Cathy Tigelaar of Allen, Texas passed away August 27, 2012. She was born March 9, 1944 to Charles Edward and Naomi Rae (Dedelow) Cutler in Providence, Rhode Island.  Cathy received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology at Purdue University and a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Illinois. Cathy met her husband, Howard Tigelaar, while attending the University of Illinois. They were married on January 25, 1969 in Hammond, Indiana. She was an elementary school teacher who loved children and was passionate about teaching.  Cathy shared her joy of life with her family and grandchildren. 

She is survived by her husband, Howard Tigelaar of Allen, Texas; son, Brian Tigelaar and wife Michele; granddaughters, Chloe, Madison, and Avery all of Albuquerque, New Mexico; son, Jeremy Tigelaar and wife Erin, granddaughter, Ella all of Austin, Texas; and her sister, Susan Gaunt of Allen, Texas.

Cathy was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Naomi Cutler.

A memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 31, 2012 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Chapel in Allen, Texas with Rev. June Franck officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Cathy’s name to: Baylor Neuro-Oncology Foundation, c/o Dr. Karen Fink 3410 Worth Street, Suite 820, Dallas, TX 75246.

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