Catherine Lynn Swanson

Catherine Lynn Swanson, age 66, passed away on October 23, 2024, after a long battle with Huntington's disease. 

She was born in Yonkers, NY, on May 12, 1958, though she spent much of her life in Florida. After graduating high school, Cathy held many different job positions throughout her lifetime, but the most important to her was always being a mother. 

While living in Florida, Cathy always enjoyed admiring Florida's natural beauty, riding her bike, and spending time at the beach. She was an avid animal lover and over her life she rescued and cared for many cats and dogs. Cathy was a kind woman who loved to laugh and made friends wherever she went. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her daughter, Kelsey Gump; son, Brett Gump, who lives in China with his wife, Vicki; two grandchildren, Nathan and Vera Gump; sister, Connie Vale; and brother, John Patterson. 

Her death was preceded by her mother, Marguerite "Peggy" Wade; father, Thurston Patterson; and loving husband of 14 years, James Swanson.