Catherine Whittaker has spent her life in serving others. She recently retired after 45 years of service as a nurse. She is a certified childbirth instructor and Lamaze educator, and she mentors young women who are pregnant. She was recognized in 1989 as Employee of the Year for the Labor and Delivery Department at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center and received the Child Advocate of the Year in 1987. She is an advocate for animals and hospice and family bereavement help. She is part of “Real Transitions” that helps women transition from prison to society. Other service includes being involved with religious activities and numerous committees. She is currently Ms. Utah Senior America 2018 and 3rd runner up at the Senior Nationals held in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Catherine is a mother of 4 children and grandmother to 7 grandchildren. She is an example to all and a new friend to many.
Here is her resume that is a brief snapshot of the wonderful service she has provided throughout her life.
Club Membership
- Member of “AMIES TOUJOURS” since 1972
- Humane Society “Ducks & Clucks”
- Creator of “Sack Lunch Bunch” with Mayor Kaufusi.
Volunteer Work
- Orem Summerfest Board Member
- “Real Transitions” helping women prisoners transition from prison to society
- Lakeridge Care Center volunteer for 6 years
- United Way Volunteer
- Campaign Committee Provo Mayor
- Created “Katrina Park”
- President of National Perinatal Association 1984-1989
- March of Dimes Board Member 1988-1992
- President/board member of Utah Perinatal Association 1990-1995
- Chairman of Local and State Health Care Conferences via NICU/ Pharmaceutical Grants
- Standard childbirth class instructor for UVRMC
- Volunteer at state mental hospital teaching private classes for pregnant residents
- Volunteer at Habitat for Humanity
Special Interest
- “LCCE” licensed certified childbirth educators
- Certified licensed LAMAZE educator
- Glamma to my neighborhood children
- Advocate for animals
- Hospice & family bereavement help
- Assisted in Delivering over 3000 babies; approximately, 50 alone
- Co-Directed and Produced “Miracle of Birth II” Video with BYU motion picture studios in 1989
- Co-producer of “Happy Birthday Baby” with James Arrington and BYU Motion Picture Studios 1988
- Completed the “Dirty Dash Race” at 60
- Avid sports enthusiast
- Enjoy aqua zumba, water sports, skiing and biking.
Awards
- Employee of the Year-Patient Account Services 2003
- Employee of the year for Labor and Delivery Department UVRMC 1989
- National Perinatal association service award
- Child Advocate of the year 1987
- Outstanding Young Woman of America 1986