Catherine Anne Walder

I am Catherine Walder and hopefully I am now at home in Heaven. I finally got to meet my paternal grandmother - Catherine A. Walder and my two newborn siblings - Theresa and Mark. There will be a marvelous reunion with Mom and Dad (Nancy and Robert), Older Sister (Antoinette - Toni) and Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and extended family. My passing was on May 23, 2026.

I was born in Pana, Illinois on August 31, 1951. Mother and Toni were on a visit with Gramma and Grandpa Allen - as my arrival was much earlier than anticipated.

Cairo, Illinois - childhood home until 1965. Between 1953 and 1959 - three more siblings joined the family- Chris, Steve, and Tracy.

Our family re-located to Evansville, Indiana in September 1965.

It was my great honor and privilege to work as a medical receptionist for 50 Years. There are many Co-workers / Friends I would like to thank - The longest friendship - and very dear - Lou Ann, we enjoyed day trips, going to craft shows, trying new recipes, and searching for the best chicken fingers and fries.

Thanking Tammy and Deb - I say "Good Morning" every day to my beloved Willow Tree Angel that you gifted me on a particularly stressful day that you recognized. No words were spoken - you instinctively knew that I needed to be uplifted.

Survivors include:

Siblings - Christine Emge (Dan), Stephen Walder, Tracy Walder; Nephew - Robert Emge (Erin); Niece; Sarah Emge; and Beloved Great-niece - Ava Rose Emge

Hopefully, they will remember my enthusiasm for homemade treats - biscuits, jams, jellies, and Pecan Tassies; Also, Indiana University Basketball and 70's and 80's music.

There will not be any service or burial (cremation) - instructions discussed and understood.

For the past several decades I have concluded every evening with a selection of cherished music.

Please remember me with the following selections:

      1. Theme from 'A Summer Place' -Percy Faith-most beautiful melody ever!

      2. 'Mull of Kintyre' - Paul McCartney- absolutely love the bagpipes!!

      3. 'Con te Partiro' -Andrea Bocelli -violins and flutes with the voice of an Angel. My reward for 2 years of Latin - never had an opportunity to converse with a fellow Roman - the language is a love song.

      4.  'My Sweet Lord' - George Harrison - love the zither and tambourine. Every bit a prayer as "Hail Mary" and "Our Father."

If you wish please make donations to Ascension St. Vincent Evansville Foundation Fund.

Boone Funeral Home East Chapel – A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN, is handling the arrangements and is honored to serve the family of Catherine Walder. Condolences may be made to the family online at boonefuneralhome.net

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