Catherine Lee McCannel Terry passed away on April 1, 2022, at the age of 63 after a long battle with cancer.
Cathy was born in Kamloops, May 5, 1958, to John Edward and Shelia Grace (Gammie) McCannel. Cathy graduated from Kamloops Secondary School in 1976.
Cathy was married to Randy in August of 1979 and was blessed with two children. Cathy met the love of her life, Dave Terry in 2003 and they were married in Palm Springs, California on December 29, 2009.
Cathy spent most of her working career in pharmacy positions in Kamloops, Fort McMurray and Medicine Hat. Cathy's pharmacy friends would attest to the special woman she was and the relationships that bonded them. Cathy's love for travel took her on many journeys around the world. Her favourite place to be was her home, Indian Palms Country Club, Palm Springs, where she was embraced by her California family and friends. Cathy made some very special friendships throughout her life. Cathy was a devoted mother and soulmate, who inspired everyone to live each day to the fullest.
Cathy will be dearly missed by family and friends. She is predeceased by her parents; her brother John; sister Gail. Cathy is survived by her mother-in-law Hannah; brother Bill; sister Mary; sister-in-law Lourdes; her children Kellen (Jeanette), Krysta (Richard), Gemma (Thomas), Nikole (Matt) and Brittani (Sean); nephew Nathan; niece Shelby; grandchildren Karter, Nevaeh, Masen, Jackson, Jacob, Cheyenne, Denali and Layla.
It was Cathy's dream to celebrate her blended family and it came true in the summer of 2021 when everyone came together at Christina Lake, BC. This will continue to be a family tradition.
