Robert "Bob" George Cato

Born and raised in Portland, OR. Bob graduated from the University of Portland in 1954, marrying his wife Nancy (Foord) in September of that year. After service in the United States Army, Bob began a successful career in management with General Motors Acceptance Corporation (G.M.A.C.) at locations throughout the Western and Eastern United States until his retirement. He was past Potentate for the Al Kader Shrine and served on the Board of Regents for Shriners Children’s Hospital in Portland, Oregon.

Bob was the beloved son of Archie Barnes Cato and Etta Yager Cato Nichols; cherished husband of Nancy ( pre-deceased); father of Cheryl McDonald (Mike), Berea, KY.; Sandra Wood (Stephen; both predeceased); Sharon Johnson (Mike Campbell), Montgomery City, MO.; grandfather of Jason McDonald, Olympia, WA.; Justin McDonald (pre-deceased); Amy Queen (Jeremy), Rolla, MO., and Matthew Johnson, Ellensburg, WA.; and great-grandfather of Chloe and Zoe Queen, Rolla, MO.

A private ceremony and scattering of ashes will be held by the family at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests remembrances to the Shriners Children’s Hospital in Portland, OR. or the University of Portland.

“For Those I Love

For Those Who Love Me”

“When I am gone, release me, let me go…

I have so many things to see and do.

You mustn’t tie yourself to me with tears,

Be happy that we had so many years.

I gave you my love. You can only guess

How much you gave me in happiness.

I thank you for the love you each have shown

But now it’s time I traveled on alone.

So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must

Then let your grief be comforted by trust.

It’s only for a while that we must part

So bless the memories that lie within your heart.

I won’t be far away for life goes on

So if you need me, call and I will come.

Though you can’t see me or touch me, I’ll be near.

And if you listen with your heart you’ll hear

All my love around you soft and clear.

And then, when you must come this way alone

I’ll greet you with a smile and ‘Welcome Home.’”

(Author Unknown)

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.youngsfuneralhome.org for the Cato family.