Daily Record
Middletown, NY
Posted Aug. 16, 2015 at 2:00 AM


March 24, 1948 - June 4, 2015

Montgomery, NY

Catherine Bodtmann-Lake entered into eternal rest on June 4, 2015. She was
a young, 67 years old. The daughter of Anthony Bodtmann and Hazel McHugh,
Cathy was born on March 24th, 1948 in Jersey City, NJ. She lived most of
her childhood and young adult life in Montgomery, NY.

While living in New York, Cathy was an active member of Trinity Lutheran
Church in Walden, NY, and attended it faithfully with her three children. She
loved the Lord, mightily and sought to bring others to Christ by manifesting
his love in her love for others.

Cathy was a fantastic sister, daughter, partner and friend, a beautiful
woman whose love was truly Christ-like and sacrificial. No child could have
asked for a better parent, or spiritual guardian; she prayed fiercely for
her children, and anyone else in need. Her heart continually reached out
to the homeless, and those who had fought life's battles and lost, loving
them without judgment as the Lord's grace entered their lives through her
smile. Today, the world mourns the sudden loss of a human angel who cared
for many, never regarding her own well-being as important as the well-being
of others.

Our Mother is survived by her three children: Dawn Hoff, Michelle (Mickey)
Lake, and Jack Lake, Jr. and by her partner of 16 years, Robert Michel. Cathy
had six grandchildren, nine brothers and sisters, and numerous nieces and
nephews. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her.

The memorial in honor of our mother and friend will be held at 2 p.m., August
22nd at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2520 Rt. 208, Walden, NY 12586. Pastor
Raymond Cummings will be presiding. Call the Church for further details:
845-778-7119. Reception is to follow at 11 County Rt. 17, Thompson Ridge,
NY 10985.

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