Cate, you beautiful soul, a week later and I still can’t believe you are gone. I remember seeing Cate for the first time - we were both brand new attendings at GSRMC. I was so intimated by her! Her fashion sense was always on point, she was so put together and she seemed so confident as a doctor. But I soon found out, she was also one of the warmest, brightest people you could ever meet. And like others said, she made you feel special when you talked to her. One of my favorite memories of Cate is when we took the ultrasound machine at work and she did one of the first ultrasound of my baby for me while I was pregnant. I have a wonderful video of her saying it was “so cute and exciting.”

She was so well loved at GSRMC, that after she left to work in Portland, the nurses and staff would ask me almost daily to convince her to come back to Corvallis. On the rare occasions she did come back, we always made sure to get scheduled together. I will forever miss my work buddy and our never ending text convs. Cate you were really one of a kind and I’m so lucky to have known you. 

Cate was a beautiful soul. I had the privilege of knowing her through mutual friends during her residency at OHSU and was lucky to work with her at Legacy Meridian Park after she graduated. She had this incredible lightness about her, an infectious laugh, great sense of humor, and an aura of warmth and kindness. The love between her and Tony was palpable even from a distance. You couldn’t help but notice how they lit up when they saw each other; they really just seemed like best friends that were also madly in love. I also loved hearing Teddy stories and about their being over-the-top dog parents.

I’ll always remember going to a hip hop class at a favorite yoga studio with Cate a few years back. The choreography was challenging and Cate of course made it look effortless. She was an amazing dancer, yogi, physician, and human being. I so wish I had gotten to know her better and to spend more time with her, and I’m absolutely heartbroken for Tony, her family, and all those closest to her. Please know I’m here and would like to do whatever I can to support you all. 

Strong, confident, intelligent, kind and a once in a lifetime smile that is the center piece of her being.  

Observing from afar, it was obvious what a special relationship Tony and Cate have shared. Clearly buddies in life and beyond. I cannot express more how much my thoughts and condolences are being sent to Tony, Cate's family and those that were closest to her. 

Always reach out if you are ever in need. 

I am so sorry, Tony. I am truly heartbroken for your loss.

I met Cate while working at Legacy Meridian Park. I did not have the opportunity to work with her as closely as Tony - but in my few interactions with her, I did learn these things about her. 

Cate smiled a lot...I could tell she was smiling even under her mask . When she walked into the unit, the atmosphere changed. The unit became better. Her joy and kindness was felt by all. She had a brightness about her that was contagious. Tony would light up when Cate walked into the ICU. 

Tony - your work family loves you. We are devasted for your loss.  We are here for you always.