Katee' Mccalister

Katee’ McCalister, age 75, passed away peacefully due to natural causes on January 8th, 2023 at Avamere Nursing Home in Thornton, Colorado.

Her Celebration of Life will be held at Horan & McConaty, 9998 Grant Street (Grant and 100th) in Thornton, Colorado on February 23rd, at 5:30pm with a Dinner Reception to follow.

All relatives and friends of the family are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Katee’ was preceded in death by her mother, Myrle (Hoffman) Cushing; her father, Leo Vern Cushing; her sister, Janice “Janie” Cushing; her stepfather, Thomas J. Powers; and her stepmother, Jeannie Powers.

Survivors include her oldest daughter Shelby Reed; her youngest daughter, Kimberly Reed (Landes Clure); and grandson Kaden Thomas Lee Newell.

Born Kathleen Ann Cushing, she was brought into this world on September 9th, 1947 in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Katee’ attended McPherson College in McPherson, Kansas for her undergraduate degree in teaching and soon after graduation married Howard “Bud” Reed and moved to Fort Collins, Colorado. Here she would have and raise her two daughters, Shelby and Kim.

Her house was a warm and inviting home, and she raised her girls to be kind to the animals and wildlife. She taught her daughters how to grow a garden and fix a homemade meal. She instilled in her girls the importance of spending time outside and enjoying what all Colorado Nature had to offer. Family was everything to her and spending time with those she loved was of upmost importance.

Katee’ found a way to be home with her girls when they were young and still give back to her community by creating an in-home daycare where she watched over and taught numerous children over many years.

In the early 1990’s, Katee’ decided to go back to school and receive her Master’s in Social Work. This new job title would take her back to Cheyenne, WY; Canyon City, Colorado; and Nevada for work.

Katee’ was always interested in Native American Culture and was a proud member of the Cowgirls of the West Association in Cheyenne. Katee’ was an accomplished artist. She loved to travel and many of her adventures took her around the globe.

Please feel free to share your memories and condolences with the family on the Tribute Wall.