Memories of Dr. Catherine "Cate" Lydia Edgell

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Dr. Catherine "Cate" Lydia Edgell

Portland, Oregon

July 15, 1988 - March 8, 2022

Jul 15, 1988 - Mar 8, 2022

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Taylor Myers

Cate and Dad - doing what she does best, work out

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Brother Thomas, Grandma Darleen Catherine, and Cate. Taken in 2019. Brother Thomas, Grandma Darleen Catherine, and Cate. Taken in 2019. Brother Thomas, Grandma Darleen Catherine, and Cate.... Read more

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Krysti Ostermeyer

My condolences to Cate’s family… I initially knew Cate through my brother, Sean Soucy… then dance classes at New Attitudes… then from mutual friends in our early 20s. Cate was such a vibrant soul and I enjoyed catching up with her life from Isabel at YTT a few years back. Cate - I will always remember your energy, your intelligence, and your beautiful smile.

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Candy Fletcher

Matt, Isabel and family, I am so very sorry to hear about Kate. Lydia and Frank gained a special person up above. My thoughts and love are with you all.

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Jim Tillison

Kate was a close friend of my daughter Sarah. I had a house near McCarty’s cove on the Lake Superior beach so my place was a natural place for Sarah and her friends come and hang going to and from the beach. She was always a joy, as were all of her friends, when they were at my home. My heart is so sad for all of you and my prayers are continuing each day. May God bless all of her family and friends. She has passed on to Heaven. Her spirit lives on. I am so sorry for your loss.

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Barb Swenor

My heart breaks for Cates family and friends, no words can express adequately near enough. Sending, hugs and prayers and will continue to do so. Barb Swenor and family

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Diane and Gene Kalin

This is a photo I took of Cate at Leah‘s wedding. We know Kate, because of her close friendship with our daughter Leah. Kate was a brilliant and beautiful woman and always a joy to be around. She will be missed by all who knew her.

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My loving thoughts and prayers are with your family during this devastating time. I hope you can find peace and comfort in the amazing life she lived and the gift of life she has passed on. I am so, so sorry.

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Greg Thiel

There are so many ways I could describe Cate, but for now, I’m going to describe her as having one of the most beautiful souls I’ve ever come across in my life. From the first time Sarah brought her around to hangout with us and our group of friends, I knew how special she was. She knew how much Sarah’s friends meant to her, and Cate truly took all of her sisters friends in and made them friends of her own as well. Her personality was out of this world, her laugh was extremely contagious and her smile made everyone else smile instantly. I will never forget our trip to Las Vegas in 2015 for Sarah’s 21st birthday. The amount of laughter and good times I shared with Cate, Matt, Izzy, Sarah, Missy & Kareem will be memories that I cherish forever. There is something about how this family makes people feel so loved, wanted & included that’s really special because I honestly consider them all family to me. To Sarah, Izzy, Matt & TC, I love you guys so much.

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Christopher Cooley

I was saddened to hear of Cate's tragic passing. She was such a caring person and I have many fond memories. Although throughout the years we lost touch I was happy to hear she had pursued her passion of becoming a physician and helping others. My most sincere condolences to her family during these unimaginable times.

-Chris Cooley

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Brant Rose

Cate’s kindness was infectious. The few but great memories I have with her, she somehow made me feel extremely important and seen. She had a way of making you feel like nothing else in the world mattered, just what was happening in that moment. I hope to live more like Cate by going for what I want, dancing unapologetically, and loving everyone in your world with no regrets or judgment. I love you Edgell family and I’m sending all my thoughts.

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Love this one so much! Love this one so much! Love this one so much!

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Darcell Fosnaught

Cate was so full of life!!She was the life of a party !!
So beautiful inside &out .💗 Cate was so full of life!!She was the life of a party !!
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Sending my condolences & prayers to the most amazing family ! Love you all so much !! Sending my condolences & prayers to the most amazing family ! Love you all so much !! Sending my condolences & prayers to the most amazing... Read more

Leslie Trembath

I will always remember Cate for her infectious laugh. When you heard it you knew who it belonged to. She was such an amazing dancer, fun and energetic. A joy to be around. She will truly be missed and is so very loved. Sending my condolences to her family and friends.

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I knew I would be friends with Cate before we even met. I came across her Facebook profile on our residency class Facebook page, and for some reason was instantly drawn to her. Maybe it was her confident smile. Maybe her witty gaze. When we met in person, the connection seemed instant. Our bond grew stronger with every shared residency rotation, laugh, sarcastic comment, rose latte, park walk, late night concert, and philosophical conversation. She was my person. To say that I'll miss her is an understatement. Cate, I will forever hold you in my heart. Rest peacefully.

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My first rotation of intern year at OHSU, Cate was my senior resident. She taught me necessities like guideline directed medical therapy for heart failure, but also introduced me to kombucha and swapped tattoo ideas. From then on she continued to be someone I looked up to and went to for career advice or tips on where to do yoga. I thought of her recently when I chose some big pink glasses frames… she always had the coolest glasses. She truly touched people’s lives in ways she didn’t even know. I will always admire her.

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