Obituary of Kathryn Ten Kate

TEN KATE, Kathryn J., "Kay", age 91, of North Haledon, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 3, 2013. Born in Paterson, raised in Hawthorne, she lived in Wyckoff for 60 years before moving to the Holland Christian Home in North Haledon 4 years ago. Kay was a charter member of the Cedar Hill Christian Reformed Church, and an active member of the Protection Fire Co # 1 Ladies Auxiliary in Wyckoff. She is survived by her children, James Ten Kate, Jr. and wife Linda of Conover, NC, Peter Ten Kate and wife Beverly of Wyckoff, and Carol Byma of Wyckoff. She is also survived by her 10 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Jim in 1991 and her son-in-law Ralph Byma in 1989. Visiting hours are Tuesday 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 PM at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, 257 Godwin Ave., Wyckoff, NJ. There will be a graveside committal service on Wednesday at 10:30AM at the Wyckoff Reformed Church Cemetery; followed by a memorial service at 11:30AM at the Cedar Hill Christian Reformed Church, 422 Cedar Hill Ave., Wyckoff, NJ 07481. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Eastern Christian School Association, 50 Oakwood Ave., North Haledon, NJ 07508 or the Cedar Hill Christian Reformed Church Legacy Fund.