Obituary of Catherine Asbury

Catherine Bernice (Kopp) Belcher Asbury August 5, 1932 - August 11, 2015 Catherine Bernice Kopp was born in Rossford, Ohio on August 5, 1932. She was one of seven children the daughter of the late Joseph Kopp and the late Bernetta (Rowe) Kopp. She married George Belcher. Catherine would meet the love of her life Floyd Asbury on July 1, 1955. Their connection was remarkable being joined in marriage the same month on July 30, 1955. Catherine was a dedicated wife and mother. As an awesome grandmother she was giving and caring, cherishing everything about her family. Catherine was a fabulous cook and for thirty three years, she enjoyed weekly lunches with her son. Although she was always on the go she often made time to have lunch with her son Daniel. Catherine constantly stayed connected and tuned in to her children putting theirs needs first. For fifteen years she served Mason Consolidated Schools as a Bus Driver retiring in 1980. As a diehard euchre player she played Wednesday nights for more than thirty years at the Eagles. Catherine made her own patch quilts and lovingly made sure to give them as gifts to everyone in the family. Catherine Asbury age 83 of Erie passed away at 4:05pm, Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at Promedica Toledo Hospital. In addition to her parents her passing was preceded by husband: Floyd Asbury on April 3, 2006; a son: James Belcher on February 23, 2007; and three brothers: Philip, Carl, and Robert Kopp. To cherish her memory she leaves two beloved children: Daniel (Sandi) Asbury of Wauseon and Michelle (Robert) Skeels of Lambertville; two sisters: Betty Wills and Barbara Bishop both of Toledo; one brother: Joseph (Elsie) Kopp of Toledo; seven grandchildren: Brad (Patience) Asbury, Todd (Alison) Asbury, Rebecca and Nicole Belcher, Ben and Eric Skeels, and Daniel (Shawnee) Asbury; four great grandchildren: Gordon, Viviana, Haylen, and Keaton. Friends may gather from 3:00pm until 8:00pm, Sunday; August 16, 2015 at Merkle Funeral Service, 9156 Summit Street in Erie (734) 848-5185. Friends may also call from 10:00am until a Celebration of Her Life at 11:00am on Monday, August 17, 2015 also at Merkle's. Reverend Tim Iocoangeli, associate pastor of Monroe Missionary Baptist Church will officiate and procession will follow to Brigham Cemetery in Erie for burial. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, or send a floral arrangement by visiting www.merklefs.com and then selecting the Online Tributes page.