"Always kind and willing to listen was Kathy. A bright spot in the Life Investors days was when she brought in a cardboard box of puppies to the office on third floor near the Claims Department. I picked out a pup that day. Kathy brought joy to others in untold ways. My heart goes out to her family."
In loving memory of
Kathy A. Cook
December 29, 1948 - January 8, 2021
LAS VEGAS-Kathy A. Cook, age 72, of Las Vegas, Nevada, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died Friday, January 8, 2021, at her home in Las Vegas.
Kathy was born December 29, 1948 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Richard and Betty Meier. She attended George Washington High School. Kathy was a barber at the Hiawatha Barber Shop for 38 years and the Sr. Programer at Transamerica for 24 years until her retirement. She enjoyed cross stitching, scrap booking, crocheting, scrabble, reading and her special friends: Di Anna Miller Mears, Marilin McDevitt, Dorothy Cook, Carroll St. John, Basha Tomalka and Charlene Meier.
She is survived by her three children: Amy Cook of North Pole, AK; James Cook of Las Vegas, NV and Michael and Agnieszka Cook of Bullhead City, AZ; four grandchildren: Jordan, Victoria, Alyeska and Jonathan; Di Anna Miller Mears (cousin and sister of heart); cooking buddy Milo Miller; two uncles: Bob (Jenny) Miller of Cedar Rapids, IA and Denny (Sue) Miller of Lakewood, CO; a niece: Rika Meier and many other loving cousins. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents and brother John (Jack) Meier.
Per Kathy's wishes, private burial will take place at Lafayette Cemetery in rural Keota. There will be no visitation.
Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Keota is caring for Kathy and her family. Tributes may be made at www.powellfuneralhomes.com.
Tributes
"Amy, Jamie and Michael, I'm so very sorry, please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Kathy was my babysitter when I was little, once she had you twins, I babysat for you. We also worked together at Aegon for a good many years, she will be greatly missed."
"Very brave, intelligent woman, but especially kind. Miss you terribly already. May your wonderful family find comfort in cherished memories. "
"Kathy was a friend of mine from the moment I met her. We always enjoyed vast conversations and I am so happy that I got to visit with her in Vegas a couple years ago. Kathy loved her family to the core and it was what filled her life with the greatest of love. May God allow resting in his arms for all that are feeling a loss. My deepest condolences. Thinking of you Amy, Jamie and Michael."
"I have to say Goodbye to my BFF after 50 years. I'm so proud of how your such a strong willed fighter and how brave you were. I know how much you loved your Family and Friends. May they find peace in the fact that your no longer in pain and flying high with the Angels - One day I will see you on the other side,"
"Amy, so very sorry to read of your mom's passing. Thoughts and prayers as you grieve the loss of your dear mom! Love, Russ and Kathy Telecky"
"Miss you everyday mom. You were our rock, never faltering, always steady. Amy, Michael and I miss you so much. Rest In Peace mom. Love you."
"Kathy was the sister I never had! We were kindred spirits! I will miss all of the happiness, joy and sorrow we shared! She was always there no questions asked! I will remember the most the strength she had- no complaints no questions asking WHY?!?! She will be in my heart forever! Gonna miss you Kath! ??"
"Kathy was the sister I never had! We were kindred spirits! I will miss all of the happiness, joy and sorrow we shared! She was always there no questions asked! I will remember the most the strength she had- no complaints no questions asking WHY?!?! She will be in my heart forever! Gonna miss you Kath! ??"
"Kathy was always a bright spot in my day when I?d bump into her running around the Transamerica building. She always had a smile and time for a conversation. My heartfelt sympathies are wth her family and friends"
"Kathy always had a smile and it was contagious. I worked with her at Transamerica and enjoyed our time together. Condolences to her family."
"Kathy always had a smile and it was contagious. I worked with her at Transamerica and enjoyed our time together. Condolences to her family."
"Was sorry to hear. Thoughts and prayers to the family."
"I worked with Kathy at Transamerica the entire time she was there. She was a fun and very caring person and she will be missed. Sorry for your loss"
"What an amazing soul. The love that Milo and Kathy shared through their text messages. Be it food, flowers or just funny things that were happening at the time. She will be dearly missed. Prayers sent to everyone, may your memories help you through this sad time."