St. George, UT - After a long valiant fight of 30 plus years against SLE Lupus, Cathie took her next step into a pain free existence in the early morning hours of October 4, 2010. Cathie was born and raised in Vernal, Utah, to George and Eva Swett. Cathie was named after her great-great grandmother, Catherine Cameron Southam, who crossed the plains in 1861. Cathie was the oldest of four siblings. She was raised with the knowledge of her Pioneer and Native American Heritage. Cathie married her eternal soul mate, Gary Keller on August 30, 1968. Two girls, Shaunette and Bridget, blessed their lives. Cathie and Gary were sealed in the St. George Temple on December 14, 2001. Cathie was diagnosed with SLE Lupus in the early 1970's, and was given only months to live. Hand in hand, Cathie and Gary forged the unknown, the pain, the happiness, and the heartache. They were in it together - a rare sight these days. Months turned into many wonderful years that Cathie and Gary enjoyed this earthly home together. They lived many years in Centerville, Utah, and then moved to St. George, Utah, in 1986 to help lessen some of the symptoms of Lupus. Cathie enjoyed family, friends, all types of crafts, decorating, travel, rescuing cats, and cooking exotic dishes. Cathie lost this battle October 4, 2010. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Eva Swett, and her granddaughter, Amanda Christine Mass. Cathie is survived by her loving husband, Gary, daughters; Shaunette (Charles) Masters and Bridget Keller, grandchildren: Kyle Mass, Sascha Nicole Jones, and Kayden Masters, great-grandchild, Jacelynn Mass, and her brothers: Elden, Michael, and Jay Swett. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 8, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, UT. A visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. prior to services at the mortuary. Interment will be in the Tonaquint Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, (435) 673-4221. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations be made to www.utahlupus.org.