Official Obituary of
Catherine E. (Himes) Van Houte
October 25, 1945 ~ July 22, 2025 (age 79) 79 Years Old
Catherine Van Houte Obituary
Catherine E. Van Houte
Williamson - Catherine E. Van Houte, 79, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
Catherine was born on Thursday, October 25, 1945, in Sodus, NY, the daughter of the late Ashley and Betty (Johnson) Himes. She was raised in the Sodus area and graduated from Sodus High School. It was there that she met her future husband, Herbert, and together they built a life centered around family. Catherine chose to be a homemaker, dedicating herself to raising their children. She enjoyed fishing, hunting, and canning. She was also very crafty, spending countless hours crocheting, quilting, and knitting. Catherine had a deep appreciation for the outdoors. She loved animals, especially her pets, and always made sure the birds had food. She also enjoyed spending time working in her gardens.
Catherine will be remembered by her son, James Van Houte and her daughter, Rebecca Van Houte; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
Catherine was predeceased by her husband of fifty-one years, Herbert in 2023.
In honor of Catherine's wishes all services will remain private.
You may write a memory or condolence to the family by visiting
www.youngfuneralhomeny.com.
Williamson - Catherine E. Van Houte, 79, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
Catherine was born on Thursday, October 25, 1945, in Sodus, NY, the daughter of the late Ashley and Betty (Johnson) Himes. She was raised in the Sodus area and graduated from Sodus High School. It was there that she met her future husband, Herbert, and together they built a life centered around family. Catherine chose to be a homemaker, dedicating herself to raising their children. She enjoyed fishing, hunting, and canning. She was also very crafty, spending countless hours crocheting, quilting, and knitting. Catherine had a deep appreciation for the outdoors. She loved animals, especially her pets, and always made sure the birds had food. She also enjoyed spending time working in her gardens.
Catherine will be remembered by her son, James Van Houte and her daughter, Rebecca Van Houte; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
Catherine was predeceased by her husband of fifty-one years, Herbert in 2023.
In honor of Catherine's wishes all services will remain private.
You may write a memory or condolence to the family by visiting
www.youngfuneralhomeny.com.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Catherine E. (Himes) Van Houte, please visit our floral store.
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Catherine Van Houte
October 25, 1945-July 22, 2025
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