Catherine Bradfield Olson, 87, a long time resident of West Township and Plymouth passed away on Friday February 9, 2012, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth.
Catherine was born on November 26, 1924 in Mishawaka, Indiana to Richard and Orpha Hoover Burkett.
On October 30, 1943, Catherine married Virgil Bradfield, who preceded her in death in 1972. She later married Clarence Olsen, on November 15, 1975 who preceded her in death on June 19, 2011.
Catherine was postmaster at Donaldson from 1961 to 1986. She was a retired member of NAPUS (National Association of Postmasters of the United States), Past Worthy Matron of Plymouth Chapter 26, Order of the Eastern Star, Past Mother Advisor of the Plymouth Rainbow Assembly, and a member of the Evangelical Covenant Church of Donaldson. She is survived by sons Bryan (Penny) Bradfield of Plymouth, IN; Ted (Kathy) Bradfield of Indianapolis, IN; Bob (Jody) Bradfield of Moline, IL; daughter Sheryl (Mike) Caslow of Donaldson, IN; stepson Vern (Erin) of Frisco, TX; 13 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren survive as well.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, parents and a stepson S. W. Farrar.
Friends will be welcomed by the family on Monday February 13, 2012 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home 1100 N. Michigan Street Plymouth, IN 46563. An Order of the Eastern Star service will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home.
Funeral services for Catherine will be held on Tuesday February 14, 2012 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Pastor Mark Harder, current pastor and Pastor Denise Anderson, former pastor of the Evangelical Covenant Church, Donaldson will officiate.
Internment will follow in the Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth, Indiana.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in memory of Catherine may be given to the Evangelical Covenant Church, P.O. Box 67, Donaldson, Indiana.
Vicki Cook says
Rest in Peace Grandma….
Cousin Kristal (Biggs) Slager says
Bryan, Ted, Bobby & Sheryl, I was so sorry to hear about your mother. What an elegant lady she always was. I am sure you will have bittersweet days ahead as you mourn her passing while laughing about the good memories.
Rebecca says
\”A mother is with us always, first in her lifetime, then forever in our memory.\”
Catherine was a very special lady and loved by everyone who knew her.
Please know that I share in your grief and extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Sending best wishes and healing thoughts,
Love, Becky
Jeanie Andrews Martin says
Kate was an amazing lady! Many many years ago I had her in Rainbow. I also know her through my Aunt, Sue Cochran. I always admired and respected Kate and I know she is safely in the arms of God!
Melanie Marshall says
Sheryl – my first memory of Donaldson was the warm welcome your mother gave me at the post office. She made me feel welcome in the community. AND she liked Harvest! Melanie
Brian Bell says
I\’m sorry for your loss. We have your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Sherry McKenzie says
I will so miss dear Aunt Kate–her beautiful smile, her warm hugs, her caring ways. What a kind and wonderful lady! You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May your memories of the good times ease your loss during the coming days.
Love, Sherry
Shirley Gidley says
My thoughts are with the family. A nice lady! My sympathy to each of you in this passing
Pat Baum Roush says
Your Mom was a very nice lady. The kids in the neighborhood were always welcomed to hang out at her house. Whenever I went to the post office, she kept me up to date on all you kids. I will be praying for her and all of the family.
Pat Roush
James and Kelly Gigli and family says
We are sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with the family.
June Stein says
My sincere sympathy to Catherine\’s family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
June Stein
Rob Bradfield Jr says
Many of my most treasured memories from childhood are of visits to Grandma Olson\’s house in Donaldson. These memories include especially warm hugs and affection from her as well as love from her kitchen in the form of lemon meringue pie, pumpkin pie, and rum cakes to name just a few.
She was and will continue to be a great comforting presence in life.
Rob Bradfield Jr
Brenda Madala says
My condolences to the family. Aunt Kate was a very special lady and I always enjoyed our time when we visited. I am glad I was able to spend a little time with her last summer. She always had a smile. And growing up I remember that house in Donaldson where I loved playing in the front yard. Even more good times were when we all got together at Grandma\’s. All of us kids had to eat on the porch. It was crowded but we knew we were loved! The memories of family is sweet.
Sharon Houin says
My love and sympathy to you all… Catherine was a large part of my life as a child. My mother Macel worked with her at the Donaldson post office and I made myself quite a nuisance visiting, asking to help with odd jobs, and just stopping by to say hello as often as possible. She was a sweet and gentle woman, always sharing that wonderful, comforting aura that shined from her smiles. What a wonderful sweetness she brought to all our lives.
With love,
Sharon (Miser) Houin
Vicki Cook says
Rest in Peace Grandma….
Cousin Kristal (Biggs) Slager says
Bryan, Ted, Bobby & Sheryl, I was so sorry to hear about your mother. What an elegant lady she always was. I am sure you will have bittersweet days ahead as you mourn her passing while laughing about the good memories.
Rebecca says
\”A mother is with us always, first in her lifetime, then forever in our memory.\”
Catherine was a very special lady and loved by everyone who knew her.
Please know that I share in your grief and extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Sending best wishes and healing thoughts,
Love, Becky
Jeanie Andrews Martin says
Kate was an amazing lady! Many many years ago I had her in Rainbow. I also know her through my Aunt, Sue Cochran. I always admired and respected Kate and I know she is safely in the arms of God!
Melanie Marshall says
Sheryl – my first memory of Donaldson was the warm welcome your mother gave me at the post office. She made me feel welcome in the community. AND she liked Harvest! Melanie
Brian Bell says
I\’m sorry for your loss. We have your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Sherry McKenzie says
I will so miss dear Aunt Kate–her beautiful smile, her warm hugs, her caring ways. What a kind and wonderful lady! You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May your memories of the good times ease your loss during the coming days.
Love, Sherry
Shirley Gidley says
My thoughts are with the family. A nice lady! My sympathy to each of you in this passing
Pat Baum Roush says
Your Mom was a very nice lady. The kids in the neighborhood were always welcomed to hang out at her house. Whenever I went to the post office, she kept me up to date on all you kids. I will be praying for her and all of the family.
Pat Roush
James and Kelly Gigli and family says
We are sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with the family.
June Stein says
My sincere sympathy to Catherine\’s family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
June Stein
Rob Bradfield Jr says
Many of my most treasured memories from childhood are of visits to Grandma Olson\’s house in Donaldson. These memories include especially warm hugs and affection from her as well as love from her kitchen in the form of lemon meringue pie, pumpkin pie, and rum cakes to name just a few.
She was and will continue to be a great comforting presence in life.
Rob Bradfield Jr
Brenda Madala says
My condolences to the family. Aunt Kate was a very special lady and I always enjoyed our time when we visited. I am glad I was able to spend a little time with her last summer. She always had a smile. And growing up I remember that house in Donaldson where I loved playing in the front yard. Even more good times were when we all got together at Grandma\’s. All of us kids had to eat on the porch. It was crowded but we knew we were loved! The memories of family is sweet.
Sharon Houin says
My love and sympathy to you all… Catherine was a large part of my life as a child. My mother Macel worked with her at the Donaldson post office and I made myself quite a nuisance visiting, asking to help with odd jobs, and just stopping by to say hello as often as possible. She was a sweet and gentle woman, always sharing that wonderful, comforting aura that shined from her smiles. What a wonderful sweetness she brought to all our lives.
With love,
Sharon (Miser) Houin