BOULDER - Kathleen Marie Beltrame, age 42, passed away March 26, 2025, in Boulder surrounded by family. She was born July 11, 1982, to Michael and Mary Margaret (Branson) Beltrame in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Kate attended Holy Spirit Grade School and Cathedral High School in Indianapolis, graduating in 2000. She loved theater and debate, lifelong skills she used in her personal and business life. Kate then attended the New School in NYC for one year before trading skyscrapers for mountains, and making her way to Boulder, Colorado where she graduated with honors from the University of Colorado in 2004 with a BA in Psychology.
Hard working and independent, Kate worked her way through college making new life-long friends.
Her professional career star ted at Crispin, Porter + Bogusky (CPB), an international advertising agency. She rose to the position of Senior Planner, Cultural and Business Insights, where she developed strategic plans for a host of national brands.
At CPB, she met and worked on several projects with a creative director who later became her husband.
Neil Riddell and Kate were married in the beautiful Gardens of the Villa Catignano in Siena, Italy in 2010.
They built their dream home on Boulder Creek, enjoying the wildlife and natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain Foothills, where they reside with their children, Tucker (11) and Fiona (9).
Kate lived for the outdoors, planting trees, flowers, plants and vegetables. She was devoted to teaching her kids about living a healthy, balanced life and was passionate about protecting the environment.
Kate also relished the arts, loved making crafts, and enjoying her Irish and Italian heritage. She loved playing games of all kinds, and although she took a long time to make a move, she delighted in giving a beguiling "hee-hee-hee" when she surprised you with some clever gamesmanship.
Having been diagnosed with breast cancer seven years ago, Kate developed a holistic approach to life as well as a robust knowledge of herbal supplements to relieve pain and discomfort. This was very helpful as Kate started chemo treatments and triumphed over several serious lung infections.
With her newfound knowledge and determination, she dreamed one day of becoming a naturopathic doctor to help others.
Kate loved coming home to Indianapolis to visit family, reconnect with friends, laugh and relive some cherished childhood memories.
She was able to travel recently with her family to both Mexico and France. Trips to Ireland and Italy were also two of her favorite destinations.
Besides her husband and children, Kate is survived by her parents, siblings Bridget (Cor y) Stark, Meg Beltrame (Alex Yang), and Michael Beltrame (Katlin Warmels), niece Sloane Stark and nephews Lincoln Stark and Nico Yang, as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins from the Margrett, Branson, and Beltrame families.
A memorial service is planned for 10:00 am Thursday April 10, at the Chautauqua Community House, 301 Morning Glory Drive, Boulder. Burial will follow at 11:30 am in Green Mountain Cemetery, 290 20th Street, Boulder. Unity of Boulder minister, Syntysche Groveland will lead services. The Natural Funeral, Lafayette, is handling arrangements.
Additional information can be found at www.thenaturalfuneral.com A special thanks to all those who have been praying and supporting Kate these last few years and to Jenn Nebergall and Eliah Golden who generously supplied nutritious and unique soups, beverages and meals on a regular basis. Your kindness in her time of need was much appreciated. In lieu of flowers, Kate would want you to plant a tree or garden, make a donation to charity, or take action to support the environment, as these were the things closest to her heart.