Cale & Caty Emmons Funeral Service from Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home on Vimeo.
Caty Grace was born on a spring day, April 25, 2008, half a world away in Morag, Poland. She left us on a spring day, March 18, 2022, in Salt Lake City after a valiant fight. In Poland, she joined her big sister (by three minutes!) as children not of our bodies, but of our hearts. Caty loved life, and when we finally met her, we knew she would change the world. She loved BIG and not a soul that encountered her wasn’t her favorite person. To sum up her short life with us is so very difficult and she truly lived so much life in the 6 ½ years she was ours.
Caty’s determination, feistiness, and yes, sass served her well while she was here. Caty was born missing the left half of her brain leaving her with severe epilepsy and limited movement on her right side. This was never an obstacle for her and her mom pushed her hard to overcome the physical limitations and soon she was able to ride a bike, jump rope, run, dance, and boy could she swim! This spring she was set to start track and was so excited to be able to join her friends and her sister in an activity that she could do. Her Poppa would have her run back and forth and we would time her and cheer her on endlessly.
Caty’s presence at Broadus Schools was felt by everyone. Each morning she got Pam organized turning on her computer and cameras and called out the busses as they came in. She spent every morning with her Aunt Jacy prepping the classroom for the day, making sure the whiteboard was on and copies were made and ready for students. She was in charge of keeping the hallways in order – keeping her fellow students in line because we just don’t wear hats in school! A daily treat was riding to lunch with Dani or walking with Lea or Mercy and enjoying her daily lunch dates with two of her favorite people, Emma and Wyatt. To get to school and home, Caty would sit right up front and keep Connie company and if she wasn’t visiting, she was coloring pictures in her favorite coloring book from Macyn. Visiting with Justin, hanging out with Shaylee and working on projects with Logan were the things she talked about often.
Spending summers at Grammy and Poppa’s in Hysham was a yearly tradition. Learning to go down the waterslide with the help of Kensi and finally, FINALLY, getting to ride her bike to the pool like Kensi and Karlee. Hanging out with Poppa and Healy, planting flowers and helping Grams around the house were some of her favorite times. She adored her family and wearing her ‘favorite’ outfit from Grandma Ann was a must as often as possible. Learning to ride her bike with Grandpa Tom took up her afternoons on the ranch. When given a choice to run to town with Mom and anyone else that wanted to go along, Caty often chose to stay home with Dad. She would sit right over Brett’s shoulder and watch him play his video games, offering some tips every now and then. Caty had plans, she wanted to grow up and be a cleaner person like Debbie. And she got a lot of practice here at home helping clean up after everyone!
Caty loved life, she loved people, she loved animals, she just LOVED. To have experienced her vivaciousness was truly a gift.
She was preceded in death by her great grandparents, Doris Jean and Charley Emmons, Lars and Billie Knudson, Harold and Margaret Emmons, James and Laura Larsen, her older sister, Kenna, and her older brother Cale.
On this earth she left behind her grandparents Robert and Cathy Emmons, Tom and Ann Emmons, Aunt Heather (Jason) Lovshin, cousins Faith (Stephan and Madi) Burns, Chance (Lisa) Keck, Aunt Hilaree, cousins Tehya (Tuff, Walker), Kimi, and Mark, Aunt Jacy (Jim) Collins and her favorite person Emma (and of course Wyatt!). Also loving and missing her so much are her parents Brett and Kimber Emmons, her twin sister Kensi, her younger sister Karlee and her big brother Chi, Savannah and little Bennett. Along with our immediate family is an extended family that is too large to list as well as Caty’s friends.
Our hearts are broken Sweet Caty Grace. We will forever wait for your “I SEE YOU!” and thus when we do, it will be glorious.
A visitation will be held from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Broadus. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 1, 2022 at Powder River High School Gymnasium in Broadus.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Caty’s name to the Heads Up Hearts Strong Memorial Fund. Please mail checks to Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home, 1717 Main St. Miles City, MT 59301 or Brett & Kimber Emmons, 8 West Cabin Creek Rd. Broadus, MT 59317– Attn: Caty & Cale Emmons — Heads Up Hearts Strong Memorial Fund.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Thursday March 31, 2022
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
Broadus, MT 59717
Funeral Service
2:00 PM
Friday April 1, 2022
Powder River High School Gym
Broadus, MT 59717
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Dolores Meidinger Willson says
I don’t know your family, but I cannot fathom the pain and sorrow you are all going through. May you feel all the love & care of all who have been touched by this tragic accident.
Denice &Bill Hedges says
May God wrap his arms around you to guide you through the coming days. God bless you!
Debbie Weyer says
Prayers for your family at this difficult time. May God wrap his arms around you and heal your broken hearts.
Cal and Roxie Wilson says
Praying for your family so sorry for your loss
Don bidwell says
Brett and Kimber. May our love and gods grace be with you at this time.
Bub and Carlene Gaskill says
We are so very sorry for your losses, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Missy says
I don’t have words to describe my condolences and heartbreak for your family. I pray God wraps his arms around you and helps your sorrow. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Maggie Roig. Mary Smith Roig and Ellen Smith says
My mom, Maggie Roig and I are so sorry for the loss for your beautiful Caty. Caty is In the arms of Jesus. Caty, Cale and Kenna joined with loved ones in heaven.
Teresa Geib Klein Bacon says
My Condolences and Prayers to to the Emmons Family
Jonnie Gilbert Taylor says
Kimber, Brett and Family
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers of comfort and peace.
Robbin Stoddard says
Brett, Kimber, and all the Emmons family, you’re all in my thoughts and prayers. My heartfelt condolences to each of you.
Lucille ottesen says
My prayers are with you.
Jean Archdale says
I dont know you folks but cannot even begin to imagine what you are going through, i will keep you all in my prayers during the very long road ahead.
Ron and Margarett Gilbertson says
I don’t know what to say except God must have a plan for them we don’t know it only the fact we will miss them and pray for you to find peace
Ginger says
Much love to you all in this difficult time. Cherish all the good memories you shared together.
Deb Blankenship says
Love you Caty, We will never forget you, Much love to all your family.
Sylvia Zimmer says
Prayers for strength and peace to get you through this… still can’t believe it..🙏🙏🙏💪💪💪🙏🙏🙏
Wanda Linnell Richlen says
I don’t know the family. But I have a granddaughter this age. It breaks my heart. May God comfort the family and friends.
kitte Coffin says
Kimber & family – I’m so grieved over your loss. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Julie and Steve Stoddard says
Oh Caty, those pretty eyes with a big bright smile. They matched your heart. We will miss you. I hope you become your family’s angel. You were a blessing to all of us that had the privilege of knowing you.
Kathy Schmeichel says
Kimber, Brett and family,
I am numb and weeping with you all. I cannot imagine the depth of grief you all are going through at this moment. There are no words, only my prayers that somehow, in time, you will know comfort and peace again. You all are loved deeply and I do pray that you can sense that in the words written here and from your community and family. I am praying for the girls too, that they will heal emotionally with time.
Kelli (Mellor) Davis says
I want to express my condolences to the entire Emmons family and extended family and friends. I cannot imagine what you all are going through. It is such a comfort knowing you live in one of the best communities around and you will never be alone. Sending prayers for your hearts and for your devistating loss.
Raylynn Sleight says
Sending my deepest condolences. Your beautiful babes will be missed by so many. May you find peace in the coming days and years and their memories forever be a blessing.
Shirley Skinner says
My heart breaks for your family. I cannot even find the words to say other than you have our deepest condolences and we put you on our prayer list at Church yesterday.
Jada says
I’m so sorry Caty Cat, I miss you so much and I’m praying for your goofy soul and happy heart; I’m sorry Brett and Kimber, I wish I could make it all better. I wish I could be there to tell you this in person, but I’m still at school and I don’t know yet if I’ll be able to come up for the funeral… but I’d love to try.
Robbie Moreland says
Julio and Robbie would like to send our deepest condolences to you and all the Emmons Family . They will be missed but will remain in your hearts Prayers to you all God Bless
Jada says
I’m so sorry Caty Cat, I miss you so much and I’m praying for your goofy soul and happy heart; I’m sorry Brett and Kimber, I wish I could make it all better. I wish I could be there to tell you this in person, but I’m still at school and I don’t know yet if I’ll be able to come up for the funeral… but I’d love to try. Fly high sweet girl.
Mary Lou Bahr says
The Lord lift up his countenance upon the, and give them peace.
Mary Lou Bahr says
The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
Joe and Bev Murnion says
I don’t know you but our thoughts and prayers are with you Losing a child is the worst thing ever
Mary Jo Waite says
To The Emmons Family: On behalf of my sister Patricia Johnston who passed away 2/4/2022:
Pat and I prayed often for the Emmons Family when you lost Kenna. Pat even sent you
Kenna’s Christmas tree from Cincinnati when you had to leave it behind when you moved
your belongs back to Montana. The sun catcher Kenna made for Pat still hangs from her rear
view mirror of her car and we both had the Head Up/Heart Strong shirts. We grew to love little Cale and followed Chai as well. We were overjoyed when you addotped the beautul little girls from Poland. Pat is most surely in Heaven now and I am absolutely convinced that she is watching over all of you and praying for you as are all her comittedd prayer warrirs who prayed so hard for her during the last 3 months of her illness. There is great love for you from heaven and earth, those who love you and those who don’t know you. Talk to Pat and she will surely find a way to comfort you. She loves you all so much (and so do I).
I lost my son in October but I am coming to believe that he is in a far better place than this world.
It is not a trite saying because it is so true. Kenna, Cale and Caty will always be with you. They are not “were”. Each one is still “is”. I keep my son in the presense tense becaus he “is”.
Rori Rogge says
I am so sorry for your family’s loss. Sending thoughts and prayers to you during this most difficult time.
Tim Meidinger says
To the Emmons family…
I don’t know any of the family, I live in Oregon and my beloved hometown is Terry, MT. I recall playing sports with Broadus kids back in the 50’s and 60’s. Great memories! I sadly learned about the accident with these children only a few days ago. My wife and I are deeply saddened for this family’s losses and we pray they find some comfort and peace by knowing they are now in the hands of our Creator! God bless ALL of them!!
Tim Meidinger
Norm and Julie Samuelson says
Brett, Kimberly and all your families our thoughts and prayers are with all of you! We are so sorry for your losses.
Doug Oxford says
I’m heartbroken to hear of this tragic accident. I can’t imagine your pain. May God bless your family and give you strength to handle this. Cherish your memories!
Rita Rowe-Watson says
While I don’t know your family, I feel a deep sadness for what you are going through. I can’t imagine your pain. All I can do is pray, and I will.
Berta LoneBear says
We are sadden by your loss..
Sending our hugs an prayers your way..
God bless !
Jane Thompson says
Brett, Kimber & Family.
Our hearts are heavy with sadness. There are no words….Love and hugs to everyone.
Melody Haynes says
Dear Kimber & Brett
My heart aches for your entire family.
Praying for you to find peace in your hearts.
Lives cut too short is never something we
can understand.
God Bless you all!
Annette Gorton says
As a parent I cannot fathom the depths of your pain. Praying that God will hold you close and ease your sorrow with His ever present, unfailing love.
Denise Harvey says
Many prayers for you all as you navigate the unimaginable loss you have experienced. Many caring hearts in your precious community and around the country love you very much!
Sheri Gali says
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. If we can help in any way please let us know. Hugs. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
RS says
To the Emmons family i am sooo sorry for the loss of your 2 children. Something that should not of happened… my prayers and thoughts go out to the family in this difficult time… I’M Lakota and have been praying since i heard of this tragic news… My thoughts and prayers are deep with you in this double sorrow .. i lost a child with my x wife due to a miscarriage i cant imagine losing two children at one time … but i pray HEAVY IN MY LAKOTA NATIVE for u all .. may God give u piece,love,hope in this BAD TIME .MAY GOD REST THEM IN PIECE AND U AND YOUR FAMILY GROW STRONGER LIKE NO OTHER TIME IN LIFE … God has his reasons why we dont understand but i know heaven gained 2 angles that are watching u all
Pam Ash says
I am so sorry for your terrible loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your families.
Mike Gray says
It was such a wonderful pleasure to get to meet Caty and the Emmons family. I got to meet Caty and Kimber through Pilot for Christ and several trips from Broadus to Children’s Hospital in Denver. Plain and simple, Caty was a miracle and she was shooting star- something to behold with wide eyed amazement. My heart is broken for Kimber and the entire Emmons family. I wish there were something to say or do to ease this terrible, sad loss of Caty and Cale. You are in my prayers, I am so sorry…
Garth Sleight says
That was one of the sweetest tributes I have ever read. My heart breaks for all of the Emmons families and the countless lives this little angel touched. I know her Aunt Jacy, so I have a good sense of the family that surrounded and loved her and her brother, who has also departed this life. My heartfelt condolences to the many, many people who are suffering the grief of this devastating loss.
Meredith Blankenship Tuttle says
To the Emmon’s family, So sorry for you losses. Prayers and Thoughts are with you and family.
Lisa West says
Prayers for your family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Rhonda Traub says
So very sorry for the loss of these two Beautiful Children, I can not even imagine how your heart must be breaking, May Our Lord be in your presence and give you Strength, Hope, and Faith. You are in my prayers 🙏😢
Pastor Bob Keele says
Emmons Family,
Our hearts break with yours. We so enjoyed Caty’s enthusiasm and zest for life at vacation Bible school and anywhere we encountered her. Prayers for comfort and strength for you all. God bless.
Bob and Dee Keele
DeeDee Geving says
I don’t know you or your family, but in small communities we feel one another’s pain!! We live in Baker and have kept up on this tragedy. We have been praying for you all. I am so sorry for what you all are having to endure. I am praying for Gods comfort for you all!!
Cindy Cathey Rock and Bill Rock says
Our deepest condolences for this unspeakable loss of Caty and Cale. It is not a mere piece of irony that God brought Caty and her sisters to you. That the spirits of Caty and Cale flew, like white winged seabirds, into the infinite deep together. And that Kenna was there to greet them. May the sorrow pass into sweet memories and the Lord hold you in his hands.
Tammie McGill says
To the Emmon’s family
I am so sorry for your loss of your beautiful children my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
May God wrap his arms around your family and hold you tight in your time of need.
Prayers and Hugs for you all
Kris Brumley says
Kimber, Brett and family –
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss of these two beautiful kiddos. Children are so precious and, although mine are grown, I cherish them and can only imagine the heartbreak you are enduring. I haven’t seen you since shortly after school Kimber, but know that Chansie and my family can’t say enough about what a kind, loving person you are. I hope that all the prayers and support bring a little peace and strength as you remember these precious souls. Sending prayers and hope for brighter days.
Cora Mae Smith Ofstie says
Sending my condolences to Kimber, Brett, Tom, Ann & all the families. We have a 13 year old in our family…I cannot grasp the depth of the sorrow in losing these sweet ones. Praying for easing of the pain; the Grief to soften, the memories to comfort.
Rick and Dee Abbott says
To each member of Caty’s and Cale’s family: We are sincerely saddened for your loss of your precious children. We cannot begin to imagine the depths of your grief. We are praying God will wrap you in His comfort, love, and peace.
Andrita Harris says
Kimber & Brett and Family
Deepest sympathy and condolences for your family. PRAYERS May God be with you all.
Pete ad June Minow says
To the Emmons family,
We are so very sorry for the loss of your precious children, Cale and Caty. We are praying for God’s comfort, strength and peace for all of you.