Cathleen Bitter

Cathleen Bitter, 57, passed away Monday, May 25, 2015 at her home. She was born April 21, 1958 in Seattle, WA, the daughter of Jerry Wesley and Esther Mae Butterfield Christensen.

Cathleen married Meredith Victor Bitter on June 13, 1979 in the Salt Lake Temple. They were the parents of one son and three daughters.

She enjoyed cooking, interior decorating, landscaping, hiking, horses, gardening, sewing and traveling. She is an exceptionally strong woman, full of love and dreams. She has a heart of gold and is one of the biggest encouragers we know. “Cathleen . . . there is so much to say . . . her warm smile . . . her sparkling eyes . . . and her fun laugh have always captivated me with both joy and adventure. She carries a distinctive beauty and poise that gives strength to those around her. She enjoys peace in God and His outdoor beauty and fulfillment in giving service to others. Creativity drives her passions. From her love of family and food to . . . interior decorating to . . . outdoor landscaping . . . her passion is to bring peace and beauty for all to enjoy.” Her Sweetheart “Vic” Meredith.

She is survived by her husband, son Jonathan David Bitter, Providence, UT; daughters Tabitha Kim (Calvin) Morrow, Roseville, CA; Nicole Jenae (Michael) Carey, Herriman, UT; Rebecca Emily Diana Bitter, Providence, UT; five grandchildren: Celestial Autumn Morrow, Christopher Xavier Morrow, Joshua Bryce Carey, Jenna LeeAnn Carey, and Liona Ashley Carey.

Also survived by her brothers: Jerry Wesley Christensen Jr., Clearfield, UT; Frederick Lloyd (Shelly) Christensen, Silverdale, WA; Chris (Sue) Wilson, CA; Larry Wilson, Mitchell, SD; brothers-in-law Richard M. (Juanita) Bitter, Ogden,UT, Michael J. (Joy) Bitter, Orem, UT; Forrest R. (Cherie) Bitter, West Jordan, UT, Julian J. (Sherrida) Bitter, Orem, UT, Kenyon E. (Tiffany) Bitter, Orem, UT; LeGrand W. (Donita) Bitter, Syracuse, UT; sisters-in-law Marilyn (Neal) Southwick, Meridian, ID, and Margo (Forrest) Hammeren, Emmett, ID.

Preceded in death by her parents Jerry Wesley and Esther Mae Christensen; grandparents Frederick Wesley Christensen, Jessie Merle Kelly, Lloyd Alfred Butterfield and Verda Emma Pearl Steckelberg.

Funeral services will be held Monday, June 1, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the Providence 10th Ward LDS Chapel, 262 Canyon Road, Providence, UT. Friends may visit with the family on Sunday, May 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist’s Kaysville Mortuary, 300 N. Main, and Monday at the church from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Interment will be held at approximately 3 p.m. at the Kaysville City Cemetery, 500 E. Crestwood Road.

Directions to the Mortuary:

From the South – https://goo.gl/maps/r0hGr

Head north on I-15 N

Take exit 328 toward Kaysville/UT-273

Turn right onto UT-273 S/W 200 N

Turn left at the 1st cross street onto N 400 W

Turn right onto N Main St

Destination will be on the left

From the North – https://goo.gl/maps/dDkfJ

Head southeast on I-15 S

Take exit 328 toward Kaysville/UT-273

Turn left onto UT-273 S/W 200 N (signs for Kaysville)

Turn left onto N 400 W

Turn right onto N Main St

Destination will be on the left

Directions to the Chapel:

From the South – https://goo.gl/maps/ua1Hc

Head north on I-15 N/I-84

Take exit 362 for 1100 S St toward US-91/US-89

Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Brigham City/Logan/Perry and merge onto US-91 N/W 1100 S

Continue to follow US-91 N

Turn right onto W 1700 S

Turn right onto 200 W

Turn left onto 400 S

Turn right onto S 100 E

Continue onto S 150 E/Canyon Rd

Destination will be on the right

From the North – https://goo.gl/maps/u93YT

Head south on I-15 S/I-84 E

Take exit 362 for US-91/1100 S St toward US-89

Keep left and merge onto US-91/W 1100 S

Continue to follow US-91

Turn right onto W 1700 S

Turn right onto 200 W

Turn left onto 400 S Turn right onto S 100 E

Continue onto S 150 E/Canyon Rd

Destination will be on the right

Directions to the Cemetery:

From the South – https://goo.gl/maps/rZA6b

Head north on I-15 N

Take exit 328 toward Kaysville/UT-273

Turn right onto UT-273 S/W 200 N

Continue to follow W 200 N

Turn left onto N 100 E/Fairfield Rd

Turn right onto Crestwood Rd

Destination will be on the left

From the North – https://goo.gl/maps/KCgSs

Head southeast on I-15 S

Take exit 328 toward Kaysville/UT-273

Turn left onto UT-273 S/W 200 N (signs for Kaysville)

Continue to follow W 200 N

Turn left onto N 100 E/Fairfield Rd

Turn right onto Crestwood Rd

Destination will be on the left