Katherine "Kate" Holleman Belden, age 62 of Colorado Springs, Colorado, passed away in her home Saturday, September 9, 2006 in Canton with her family by her side. She was born August 28, 1944 in Lansing, Michigan to Marshall and Florence (McCoy) Belden. Kate graduated from Palmer High School in Colorado Springs, and received her Bachelor of Arts in Education from Colorado State University. Following her education, she taught Spanish and was a librarian in the Colorado Springs school system for six years. Most recently she was a manuscript editor which included editing, writing and publishing manuscripts and newsletters for local authors and other organizations. Additionally, Kate's accomplishments included horsewoman, guitar player, French Hornist, and excellent cook. Survivors include a son Woodson Harlan Close of Colorado: mother, Florence Belden of East Sparta, Ohio: sister Sue Belden of Canton: brothers and sister-in-law, Marshall and Diana Belden of North Canton, Tim and Kay Belden of East Sparta and two nieces, Nicole Belden and Jocelyn Belden. A private family memorial service will be Thursday 11:a.m. at Arnold Funeral Home in Canton with Rev. Kathleen McKenna officiating. Interment will be in West Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Habitat for Humanity, 1010 Vermont Ave., N.W., Washington DC 20005 or the American Red Cross Homeless Shelter, 709 S. Sierra Madre St., Colorado Springs, Co 80903-4023 (Arnold 330-456-7291) www.arnoldfuneralhome.com