Catherine Seaman

Catherine was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was born Catherine Belle Coffin in Dallas, Texas on March 17, 1927, to Dwight and Effie Belle. She prepared for a career of teaching with a degree from Texas State College for Women in May of 1948 and then married Frank Seaman on November 24, 1948. Catherine and Frank shared three charming daughters, Sandy, Karen, and Wendy and were happily married for 48 years before he preceded her in death in 1996. Catherine was an exemplary educator, making an impact on the lives of so many of her students. She had a vibrant imagination with a gift for story-telling both in personal anecdotes and written stories and poems. This creative gift kept her mind and spirit flourishing well into her 96 years. In addition to attending Sunset high school and graduating from Texas State College for Women, Catherine was active in the Oak Cliff Junior Society of Fine Arts, a member of Delta Kappa Gamma society of professional women educators, First United Methodist Church of Duncanville’s Cup & Saucer Sunday School Class, and recognized as a Camp Fire Girls “Sliver Sparks” for over 25 years of service.

Catherine is survived by

Daughters Sandy Gutzler, Karen McBride and spouse Martin McBride, Wendy Ramos and spouse Mario Ramos.

Granddaughter Shelley Swan and spouse Carl Swan with great-grandchildren Connor and Chloe.

Grandson Brian Gutzler and spouse Jamie Gutzler with great-grandchildren Lola, Harlowe, Rowan, and Malone.

As well as many nieces and nephews.