Beloved mom and aunt had a wonder-filled life Katherine Charlotte (Bluto) Schumpf, beloved daughter, wife, mother, sister, aunt and best friend, died peacefully at the age of 95 on December 10, 2024. Born in Grand Isle, Vt., on February 26, 1929, to Julius and May (Blow) Bluto, the youngest of eight children, Mom would tell you she had a wonderful childhood growing up on the shores of Lake Champlain, even though she walked those two miles to school and back each day. She finally got to ride the school bus that her father drove from the Islands to Milton High School, from which she graduated in 1947. After graduation from high school, Mom moved to Burlington to live with her sister Shirley and would begin her working career at Brooks Brothers. It was at this time that she met Edward Schumpf through her sister Shirley and William Boivin, Edward’s best friend. Kate and Ed were married November 6, 1948, and in August 1950 their only son, Douglas, was born. Mom continued to work after Douglas was born, first at Sears, Roebuck and then at J.C. Penney, from which she retired in 1998. She taught her son many things, including the art of cooking “comfort food” and being patient and not worrying because everything works out. She loved her family and extended family. When Mom retired, she got to travel with her sister and her son. She got to spend more time making her “scrubbies” that she handed out at Christmas, playing on her iPad and getting caught up on her reading. Mom had a wonder-filled life. Kate is survived by her son, Douglas Schumpf, and her sister Shirley Boivin Hebert, plus many nieces and nephews. Kate is also survived by her extended families of Sean and Amy Whitehouse and their children, as well as Michael and Arica Whitehouse. Kate was predeceased by her parents, Julius and May; her husband, Edward; her brothers, Cyril, Justin, Firmin, Richard and Eugene; and her sister Marion. Thanks and gratitude go to Kate’s caregiver, Callie, and the staff at Loving Home Care that made it possible for my mom to be at home. Callie and Kate formed a special bond. Also a heartfelt thank you goes to the staff and volunteers of the McClure Miller Respite House who expressed so much respect, kindness, love and caring for Kate during her final days. Family and friends are invited to attend calling hours on…