"We were so sorry to hear of your loss, cherish the memories of good times with her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you."
Stacie passed away at her home in rural Emerson Saturday morning, September 3, 2011.
Stacie Renee Knop, daughter of Roberta Karen Whaley/Diltz) Mather and James Earl Mather, was born on September 9, 1976 in Omaha, NE. Stacie grew up in Tarkio, MO where she graduated from Tarkio High School. Following school, she moved to Red Oak, IA and attended Iowa Western Community College in Clarinda where she studied nursing and earned her LPN. Stacie worked at the Good Samaritan Home in Red Oak and later worked through a nursing agency which took her to Omaha, and various other locations. In 2005, she began working at the Glenwood, IA Resource Center where she later received her five year certificate.
Stacie and Randal Jon Knop were married on May 6, 2000 at the United Methodist Church in Shenandoah, IA. Their marriage was blessed with two daughters, Alexandria Renee and Randi Nicole.
Stacie was a member of the Faith Community Church in Red Oak. Among her many enjoyments were exercising, being active and spending time in the sun. Walking, swimming with the kids, water boarding, skiing, and gardening, along with craft fairs and SHOPPING, were high on her list of favorites. She thoroughly enjoyed helping coach her daughter's volleyball team at East Mills and loved cooking and family get-togethers.
Stacie was diagnosed with cancer on September 17, 2009. She continued to amaze many of the nurses and medical staff with her enduring inner strength in the way she fought and never gave up. Stacie and Randy had been married 11 years, when she passed away at their country home near Emerson, IA, on September 3, 2011. She had attained the age of 34 years, 11 months, and 24 days. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Virgil Everett Mather; maternal grandmother, Vera Whaley and maternal grandfather, Dale Whaley.
Stacie is survived by her husband Randy Knop and daughters, Alex and Randi, of Emerson; father James Mather and wife Susie of Tarkio, MO; mother Robbie Rampendahl and husband Eric of Red Oak; brother Bob Ives and wife Rose of Stanton, IA, Kevin Ives and wife Tara of Otley, IA; sisters, Christina Schmidt and husband Jeremy of Essex, IA and Markie Mather of Tarkio; step sisters Becky Jordan and husband Quinn of Bellevue, NE, and Elizabeth Argumedo and husband Eddie of Wyoming; step brothers Todd Rampendahl and wife Tanja of Germany, and Jeremy Rampendahl of Omaha; paternal grandmother, June Mather and step grandfather, James Postlewait, both of Tarkio; father and mother-in-law, Glen and Diana Knop of Emerson; brother-in-law Mark Knop and wife Candace of Henderson, IA; nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.
A memorial fund has been established.
"We were so sorry to hear of your loss, cherish the memories of good times with her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you."
"I was very sad to hear that Stacie had passed away. She was a fighter to the end. She is in a better place with no more pain and suffering. I remember the days that Stac and Tasha spent at Grandma Charlie's (Moses) house. Stacie was a wonderful person, I know she will be missed by everyone that knew her.My thoughts and prayers are with you."
"Robbie,Eric,Stacie's family and the extended family. I would like to express my condolences and sympathy in the loss of your daughter, sister, wife and mother. I remember working with Robbie when the girls were small and how beautiful they were. They inherited that beautiful smile from you, Robbie. It was indeed my pleasure to work with Robbie and Christina in the medical profession at Clarinda and I now have and did have the pleasure of working with Eric and Stacie at Glenwood. Stacie was a beautiful young woman that always had a smile. She took good care of all of her clients and was loved by all those she worked with. She has been missed but is now at peace and with her Lord smiling that beautiful smile down on us all. I wish you comfort that only the Lord can provide. I will keep all of you in my prayers and may God wrap his loving arms around you and give you peace. "
"Randy & family, I am so sorry for your loss. I briefly met Stacie several years ago so I did not know her well, but it is obvious from the things people have written about her that she was loved by many and made a differnce in many lives during her time here in this world. I will keep you and your beautiful girls in my thoughts & prayers. "
"Randy and family-I am so sorry for your loss. Stacie was such an amazing person and I will always cherish the friendship we had. We had a lot of crazy and fun times, but she was always a dear friend to me. My heart aches for all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you."
"Randy, Alex, and Randi, our heartfelt sympathy for all of you! Your a very strong and loving father. It shines when your daughters run to you! And I know it will be rough at times for all of you. And the strength that you have for each other will carry you through. God Bless you tomorrow and the days ahead. Peace be with you!"
"My deepest sympathy to Stacie's family. May you find peace and comfort through this sad and difficult time."
" Im so sorry for your loss,My thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you.Stacie was a great person I knew her from work."
"Randy & Family, So soory for your loss. Stacie was a very Special friend, I will always cherish the fun times we had years ago..She came into my life when I needed a friend & I will always "Thank" her for that and helping me through it. My daughters thought the world of her also! Will always Love & Miss you Stacie! Karla, Ashley & Bailey Bentson"
"Stacie was a beautiful, strong, and amazing woman. She fought a long hard battle. From the the time I knew her when she was a SPUNKY young girl she always had a smile on her face. My heart and prayers go out to her family and I wish them strength to get through this. Heaven has a special angel who will watch over you until you meet again. Love you Stacie. Rest in Peace. Lisa"
"Thoughts and prayers go out to you all during this difficult time Stacy will be greatly loved and missed I will always remember the good times we had and never forget you!"
"I feel blessed to have known Stacie, she was a strong and beautiful woman. My heart is hurting so bad right now, as is everyone else's whose lives she was a part of. Randy, those girls couldn't ask for a better father to get them through this. There will not be a day go by I will not think and pray for this family."
"Randy, We were so sorry to hear of Stacie's passing. She was sure a fighter and gave it her all. We will be praying for you and those girls that God will give you all the strength and courage to get you through these difficult days."
"I was very impressed with Stacie the one time I met her at Faith Community Church in August. I'm glad that I had the opportunity to speak with her at least that one time, since I have her daughter Alex in my class. I will continue to pray for all of you in her family and will do my best to minister to Alex when she is in my care at school. May God bless you with the peace that only He can provide during these days of sorrow."
"I have known Stacie most of her life. She lived across the street from us when all the kids were young. I then did not see her for many years and ran into at a job, I was so inpressed with the person she had grown to be. Yes she was a fighter, my kids and I have talk about her this week end with many memories....Our family has your thoughts and prayer go out to you all. Deb Marshall Amy Bengston, Jody, Coldy and Ron Grubb"
"Randy,Alex,and Randi, I just want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Stacie has been a true inspiration for others and lived each day to the fullest. She continously kept the positive attitiude and fought the fight. I will always remember the love and support she showed for her girls and her big smile lives in her girls now. May peace that only God can give come to you now. Love and hugs, Rene' Zenor (Alex's third grade teacher)"
"I am so blessed for having the time I did with Stacie.She was a wonderful person and she was such a incredible nurse.She stood up for what she believed in for her patients/residents.She made sure they were taken care of, and if there was any question about anything she would take the time to look into it, and make sure it was right for that patient.She stood up for what was right no matter what.She was spunky and intelligent and always had a beautiful smile on her face.She was so energetic about life and about her friends and family.Stacie always made me smile and helped me through tough times.My soul aches that she is gone.She was so strong and she fought so hard.She will be so dearly missed by so many people.Your family is in my prayers and in my heart.I will miss you stacie,I love you girl."
"Thoughts and prayers as you face this difficult time."
"It seems like yesterday when we were young and life was just beginning. I still have a few pictures of those days and will keep them always. Stacy, you will always be in my heart in memory. My prayers go out to you and the family."
"So sorry for your loss.Our prayers and thoughts go out to all of the family."
"So sorry to hear of your loss....know that our thoughts are with you all in this most difficult time."
"I am so sorry for your loss. She was such a good person. I knew her from along time ago. My condelences to her family."
"So sorry for the loss of a loved one. Just remember she is no longer in pain. Thoughts and prayers will be with you all. Michelle, Paul, Brooke and Bailey Faxon"
"So sorry to hear of your loss and know that our thoughts are with you "
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We are so sorry for your loss. You have our deepest sympathy."
"We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all."
"So sorry for your loss "
"We are so sorry for your loss. She was such a beautiful and wonderful woman. Our thoughts and prayers go with you all."
"We are sorry for your loss. Stacie is such a beautiful and strong woman. Thoughts and prayers to you. "