Catherine Virginia Burgess
Obituary
Catherine V. Burgess died peacefully at home on April 27th, 2022 at the age of 96.
She was born on July 27th, 1925 in San Jose, CA, the daughter of John Caillau and Clementine Renaud.
Catherine graduated from SJSU in 1947. She married her high school sweetheart Raymond Burgess in Merced, June 30th, 1946. They celebrated 75 years of marriage last June. In addition to her parents, Catherine was predeceased by her brothers Emile, Laurence, and Harry.
After moving to Corralitos in 1960, Catherine was a beloved and active member of her community where she attended the Corralitos Community Church. She was a Literacy Volunteer at Bradley and McQuiddy Schools, and volunteered in the ESL program. She was very involved in 4-H serving as a project and club leader for over 20 years. In addition to her many volunteer activities, she was President of Bradley PTA and Pajaro Valley PTA Council.
In addition to her husband Raymond, Catherine is survived by her three children: Anne (Burgess) Filkins, Ray M. Burgess and John L. Burgess; seven grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Those who wish to remember Catherine in a special way may make gifts in Catherine's memory to the Corralitos Community Church at 26 Browns Valley Road.
Published in The Pajaronian · May 27, 2022