Catherine Patricia Standley passed away September 7, 2017. Beloved wife of Philip for 63 years. Loving mother of Maureen (Donald) Trybus. Cherished grandmother of Erin (Brian) French and Emily Trybus. Dear sister of Cheryl (the late Terry) Qua.
Catherine graduated from Mercy High School in Southfield in 1947. At the age of 60, Catherine earned a Bachelor of Science in Administration from the University of Michigan- Dearborn. Prior to that she earned an Associate Degree (Summa Cum Laude) from Oakland Community College. She was a lifetime member of the U of M Alumni Association.
Visitation Sunday, September 10 from 4-8pm, with a Vigil at 7pm, at Harry J. Will Funeral Home 37000 Six Mile Road in Livonia. Funeral Mass Monday, September 11 at 11:30am (in state at 11am) at St. Colette Catholic Church 17600 Newburgh Road in Livonia. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Memorials can be made to the The Capuchin Franciscan Province of St. Joseph: 1820 Mt. Elliott St.; Detroit, MI 48207