(September 25, 1961 - 1979) (divorced) (2 children)
September 61 her family announces in Hollywood that she will marry Texas oilman Eddie Gilbert in Houston in about two weeks. "I`m hoping Mom and Dad can fly down for the ceremony," she says. Her parents are in the process of moving to Honolulu and already have sold their Beverly Hills home.
25 September 61 marries wealthy oilman Edwin F. Gilbert in the chapel of the St. John the Divine Episcopal Church in Houston, Texas. Family and close friends attend the simple ceremony performed by Reverend Thomas W. Summers. Bob Crosby gives the bride away. She wears a white chiffon dress and a silver lace jacket. There is a big reception at the plush Houston Club downtown. She says from here on her only career is that of a housewife. She and Gilbert began dating four months ago. They plan to live in Houston following a "two to three weeks" honeymoon to New Orleans, Miami and Puerto Rico. He`s 32; she`s 22. This is the first marriage for both.
October 61 her ex-roomie, actress Sharon Wiley, is reported steady-dating Cathy`s brother Chris
February 62 expects her first child in July
12 July 62 her daughter Lisa Malia is born in Houston, Texas
28 November 63
her daughter Amber Denyse is born in Houston, Texas