Cathy Ann Elwartowski (Kat) passed over the rainbow onto her next adventure on June 4, 2019. Kat had a beautiful youthful soul and always had an open heart for engaging young children. She also had a passion for animals and desire to save them all. She surrounded herself with vibrant and eclectic colors that matched her whimsical, strong, and complicated personality. Kat is survived by her husband of 43 years, Stan and three daughters Teresa, Sarah, and Cassandra. As well as four grandsons and two granddaughters. Kat is preceded in death by her biological parents, her foster parents, and one brother. Kat is survived by siblings, foster siblings, half siblings, step-mother, and various nieces and nephews. The family invites you to celebrate Kat's memory on June 29th. Details will be available for the open invitation event via Facebook. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing in Kat's name to Helen DeVos Children's Hospital and/or Humane Society of West Michigan.