Lois M. Cate Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Lois M. Cate of Larned, Kansas, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on August 15, 2025 at the age of 96. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Fred Baxter and Flora Bell Vince Baxter; her husband Robert Lavern Clark; her daughter Connie Carrier; her stepson Michael Cate; and her siblings, Dorothy Branham, Juanita Baxter, Harold Baxter, Alfred Baxter, Ted Baxter, Howard Baxter, Ellsworth Baxter, Arthur Baxter and Frank Baxter.
She is survived by: her daughters, Judy Hitchcock of Colorado Springs, CO, Cindy Huff of Larned, KS and Christi Tiede (Charles) of Hays, KS; her sons-in-law, Marcus Ballenger and David Carrier of Ellsworth, KS; her grandchildren, LeAnna Carrier, Jason Carrier, Josh Huff (Shaun), Blake Huff, Audra Birzer (Diego Gonzalez) and Geoffrey Birzer; and her great grandchildren, Dakota Carrier, Dylan Carrier, Gracie Huff, Owen Gonzalez, Ian Gonzalez and Isla Gonzalez.
Memorials may be given to Raymond Baptist Church, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.
