Chad William Catt

Chad was born 11-1-79 to Vere (Veve) Catt in Kokomo, IN. He attended Kokomo High School graduating class of 1998. Chad earned an Associate’s Degree majoring in Medical Coding and Billing at Ultimate Medical Academy. Chad was attending Purdue Global in healthcare, he wanted to give back, Chad worked at Product Action from January 1999 to November 2006. He met Christie Moore, his wife there. Chad married Christina Sue Moore August 14th, 2004. Chad worked at Stratosphere Quality as a Supervisor from July 2010 to September 2018.

Chad had many hobbies. He enjoyed playing games with family, and a gaming group that met monthly in Kokomo. While home and in the hospital, he built many Lego structures. He had quite a collection. Papa played video games with his grandsons Landon and Oliver. The smiles, giggles and antics of his boys made his heart smile. Adam Sandler movies were his favorite; Chad’s laugh rocked the room. All his daughters loved teasing him, taking them to school, and always helping them when they were having a bad day. He read a lot as well. The Harry Potter series and other Sci-Fi books. He enjoyed watching movies, especially at the drive-in at Tibbs, shows and traveling with his daughters. Veve, Christie. Kalye, Kyndall, Kaitlyn, Chrissy, Landon, Ollie, and Asher were his absolute favorite people in all the world. He was THE best “Girl Dad”!

Veve, Chad’s mom, only had one child. He was the center of her world. She’s left with so many priceless memories of their life together. Veve cherishes her granddaughters and grandsons. She sees her only son in their eyes. Chad was raised by his mother and his aunts, Connie (Catt) Vetter, Valerie Catt, (Aunt Cat) Cathy (Catt) Shelby, Terri Catt, and Tammy Catt. He grew up with his cousin’s they were like his siblings, Mat Cook, Jake Catt, Brian Catt, Adam Catt, Brandon Shaffer, Angelina Storie, Andrea Willaims, Amber Lonsberry, and Warren Hill.

Christie and Chad such a special marriage/relationship. They were married at Nativity Catholic Church, August 14, 2004. Christie’s mom Jinger and Chad’s mom Veve were present. Christie’s brothers Aaron and Travis walked her down the aisle, Matt, Chad’s brother was the best man, and their daughter Kalye Sue Moore was their flower girl. Through all the trials and triumphs, they fought together. A marriage that their daughters strive to achieve in their marriages.

Kalye, is married to Andrew Green, together they have 2 sons Landon and Ollie. Chrissy, 2nd grade teacher, is married to Conner and their son is Asher. Kyndall is working on her degree in Accounting and Kaitlyn is a senior in high school and is working towards her degree in Criminology and Psychology. Chad and Christie worked as hard as they possibly could to help their girls achieve their goals and be successful, school always came first.

Chad made his routine of going to Sonic everyday where he became quite close to the managers and employees there. If he didn’t show up for his sweet tea, they worry. Sonic has plans on putting a memorial plate on stall 3 parking space in honor of Chad.

Christie and Chad were blessed with bonus daughters, sons, and grandchildren. They had no one to watch their little ones or they just didn’t have a roof over their heads. Christie and Chad provided that and all the love and kindness they could offer.

Mat was Chad’s brother. Mat and his wife Medea have 3 sons Garret (Chelsea), Gavin (Meagan), and Gaden, Travis, Christie’s brother, has two daughters, Haylee and Emmalee. Aaron, Christie’s brother, and his wife Richelle are expecting Bridget on Christmas day. Great niece Gracelynn Cook.

Jinger and Kevin Garrison, Chad’s in-laws, the Catt Family, Christie’s Family, and their Friends have been integral in surviving the ups and downs of Chad’s illness. Always there to help the family whenever they were needed.

Chad is preceded in death by his son Christian David-Mathew Catt, his grandparents Helen Lousie (Bennett/Catt) Miller, Francis Eugene Catt, Aunts Tamara Catt and Mary Walls, In-law grandparents William (Bill) and Anita Moore, and father in-law David Moore.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Catt family. The family would like to thank family and friends for their support, prayers, donations, and the staff at Methodist IU Health, they are family.

Chad fought long and hard for 19 years, the onset of congestive heart failure. He was the definition of a warrior and hero. He set such an amazing example for everyone he knew. So polite, kind, sociable, and easy to talk to. He made friends everywhere he went. He loved our Lord Jesus Christ. We’re confident that he’s in heaven now hanging out with all his loved ones. His hope was to create a support group for others stricken with heart disease and their families. Chad always volunteered at IU Health to speak to patients and their families about his experience with the LVAD. Chad was a beacon of hope and love. God bless to all his prayer warriors. Chad experienced miracle after miracle. He couldn’t have survived this journey without all of you.