Catherine Nakayama

CATHERINE FOX NAKAYAMA IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Catherine “Cathy” Jane Fox Nakayama, 54, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 25, 2004, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was born November 16, 1949, in Jamaica, New York to Arthur F. McCormick and Agnes E. Funk McCormick. She then traveled with her family to Florida, Africa, and Japan. Her family settled in Blackfoot where she attended school. She attended Blackfoot High School where she was the school's mascot. In 1973, she met Thomas Fox and they married in 1974, at which time they moved to Salt Lake City, and raised their family there for the next 25 years. They were later divorced. She returned to Idaho Falls in 1997, where she fulfilled a life-long dream, and was a business partner with her sister, Cory. She was the manager and cook of the Brewed Awakening Restaurant in downtown Idaho Falls. Cathy was a wonderful cook and had many loyal customers who would come for her fantastic soups. In 1999, she went to work at C-A-L Ranch, where she met Fred Nakayama. They were married August 3, 2001, in Idaho Falls. Her children and grandchildren were a special joy in her life. Her grandchildren, Brooklyn, Grayden, and Madison will especially miss their Grandma Chatty. She is survived by her husband, Fred Nakayama of Idaho Falls; daughters Jen (Chad) Hadfield of Lehi, Utah, Marcie (Marty)Irons of Riverton, Utah; son, Tommy Fox who is currently serving a mission in New Jersey; mother, Agnes (Bill) Dean; and a sister, Cory (Pat) Zona. She was preceded in death by her father Arthur McCormick; her brother, Doug McCormick; and her stepfather, Dick Hobday. Funeral Services will be at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, March 28, 2004, at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge Ave.), Idaho Falls, Idaho, with Elder Thomas E. Fox, officiating. The family will meet with friends from 4-6 p.m. prior to the services.