Celebration of Life Open House will be held:

Clover Island Inn

435 N Clover Island Drive

Kennewick, WA 99336

Sunday, November 23, 2025.

2:00-5:00 PM.

Please bring photos of/with Cathy and stories to share if you would like.

Catherine L. Zwald

July 10, 1943 – November 13, 2025

Catherine L. "Cathy" Zwald, 82, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025, in Kennewick, Washington, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on July 10, 1943, in Seattle, Washington, Cathy graduated from Ingram High School in 1961. She made Kennewick her home for the past 52 years, building a life rooted in hard work, compassion, and deep devotion to those she loved.

Cathy was preceded in death by her husband, Skip Zwald; her father, Raymond Ohmie; her mother, Audrey Roze; and her brother, Curt Ohmie.

Voted #1 Mom, she is survived by her six children: Dale Schuerman (Deb), Steven Schuerman, Carol Blanchard (Justin), Glenda Gatewood (Bryan), Clayton Pock, and Elisa Girgich (Tim). She also leaves behind six grandchildren—Michelle Rupp (Brandon), Kimberly Payne (Jared), Austin Gatewood (Kaitlyn), Kate Gatewood, Colton Blanchard, and Victoria Gates (Jordan)—and three great-grandchildren, Brooke Payne, Ivy Gatewood, and Soren Gates.

Cathy dedicated 35 years to a career in hospitality management, with the last 20 years spent at the Clover Island Inn, where she was known for her professionalism, warmth, and unwavering care for both guests and colleagues. Her work was more than a job—it was a reflection of her genuine love for people.

Those who knew Cathy will forever remember her empathy, kindness, and the gentle way she made everyone feel welcome. She had a gift for nurturing others, whether through a thoughtful word, a handmade item sewn with care, or a visit to her home where the cookie jar was never empty. Her love of sewing and her talent for creating comfort with her hands and heart will be cherished memories for all who were blessed to know her.

Cathy's legacy lives on in the family she nurtured, the friendships she treasured, the many lives she touched with her gentle spirit, and the countless acts of kindness she offered throughout her life. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.