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Kathryn Marie “Kathy” Rowen Thacker

Birth	:	4 Oct 1951 Le Mars, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	24 Oct 2014 Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Newell Cemetery, Newell, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.6123800, -94.9994800
Inscription	:	Husband Curtis R. - Indiana
Description	:	Kathryn Marie "Kathy" Thacker, 63, of Bonner Springs, Kansas passed away on Friday, October 24, 2014 at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, IA. Memorial Funeral Services will be at 4 PM Saturday, November 1, at the Bonner Springs United Methodist Church with committal of ashes to follow at a later date. Friends may call at the visitation from 3 to 4 PM, Saturday, Nov. 1 at the church. The family suggests Memorial Contributions to the Bonner Springs United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society in care of the funeral home. Kathy was born on Oct. 4, 1951... Read More	Kathryn Marie "Kathy" Thacker, 63, of Bonner Springs, Kansas passed away on Friday, October 24, 2014 at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, IA. Memorial Funeral Services will be at 4 PM Saturday, November 1, at the Bonner Springs United Methodist Church with committal of ashes to follow at a later date. Friends may call at the visitation from 3 to 4 PM, Saturday, Nov. 1 at the church. The family suggests Memorial Contributions to the Bonner Springs United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society in care of the funeral home. Kathy was born on Oct. 4, 1951 in Le Mars, IA. She was raised in Iowa and lived there until she met and married Curt Thacker and they made their home in Oklahoma with their wonderful and beautiful blended family. She enjoyed being active in rainbow girls and in sports as a young girl and she continued to be a big fan of all sports throughout her life. She worked as an accountant and bookkeeper over the years for several companies but her focus was always on her family. She was a renowned cook and a faithful active participant in her church. She loved working with and supporting the Feed His Lambs mission project. She had a quiet and shy demeanor in public, but was outgoing at home and found humor in those around her especially while playing board games with her friends and family. Kathy is survived by her husband of 30 years Curt Thacker of the home. Two daughters Sherry Lucas-Taylor and her husband G.W. of Lenexa, KS and Jill Paltz of Bonner Springs, KS and two stepchildren Jay Thacker of Nashville, TN and Una Winterman and her husband Brian of Bloomington, IN. Six grandchildren Austin, Skyler, Stella, Kendra, Esther and Zane. One brother Bruce Rowen and his wife Fran of St. Cloud, MN and Kathy's younger twin sister Kris Reinert of Bonner Springs, KS as well as several nieces and nephews. All who knew her will miss her greatly. Life Story for Kathryn Marie Thacker (Rowen) God's Walk with Kathy Thacker in Her Final Week with Us A few weeks ago, a family gathering was being planned for Oct. 18-19 in Ames, Iowa, where our grandson Austin is a senior at Iowa State University. Ames is also about mid-way for family members who live in the Kansas City area and those who live in or near St. Cloud, Minnesota. As the week of the event began, Kathy had already not been feeling well, having less energy, tiring easily, carrying a little fever and increased issues with breathing. This had actually grown a bit worse from the previous week. All of these symptoms were on the list of side effects of the latest cancer drug she was put on this summer, and she had an appointment already set to see her cancer specialist the following week. By Wednesday just ahead of the reunion weekend, I was concerned that the trip would be too much for her and asked her two or three times over the next couple of days if perhaps we should stay home and reschedule the event for a later date. I was also concerned that we would get there and she would feel worse from the trip and have to go to an urgent care clinic. She was adamant about going, even if she did have to go to the doctor while there—she wanted to see her family. One thing I have learned over the 30-plus years we've been married is that when she makes a decision and is adamant about it, there was no changing her mind. Little did I know the course of our lives was about to change forever. During the next few days, her condition continued to deteriorate, and by Oct. 23 it was evident that she had little chance of surviving. We were urged to meet with a palliative nurse about the very tough decisions that might have to be made. I am convinced that Kathy knew or had a strong feeling that she was near the end before we ever made the trip and through her strong prayer life and study, she was ready to take God's hand and make the walk. And, I suspect that she was not going to tell me about that because she might think I would refuse to make that trip and put her in the hospital here—four hours away from where the majority of her family would be. It appears to me that God and Kathy conspired to make happen what no one else could do—and that was with loving family surrounding her, free her of the pain of 17 1/2 years of cancer treatments and side effects. The latest medicine was somewhat of a last ditch effort to halt the spread of her cancer, but the medicine itself was contributing to the slide in her condition. If she had declined to accept more treatments, the risk of spread of her bone cancer would greatly increase, possibly leading to a longer and even more painful process. It was time for God to step in, with full cooperation from Kathy. Early Friday morning, God took Kathy by the hand and they made that walk together. It was just like Kathy, for her and God to take away the terribly difficult decision from the family. Friday evening, I looked to the heavens and spotted a bright star, told Kathy that I loved her and hoped that she enjoyed her first cancer-free and pain-free day in 17 1/2 years. The star seemed to sparkle a bit, just like her eyes, as if to say "I have arrived, I am in paradise, no pain, no cancer. Halleluiah! Quit worrying about me. I love you too." By her loving husband, Curt

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Kathryn Marie “Kathy” Rowen Thacker's memorial is located at: Newell Cemetery, Newell, Buena Vista County, USA.
When did Kathryn Marie “Kathy” Rowen Thacker death?
Kathryn Marie “Kathy” Rowen Thacker death on 24 Oct 2014 in Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.6123800
Longitude: -94.9994800

Family Members:

Parent

Bruce Nathan “Nate” Rowen

(1921 - 2007)

Pauline J Johnson Rowen

(1921 - 2003)

Siblings

Kristin Elizabeth “Kris” Rowen Reinert

(1951 - 2017)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Newell Cemetery
Newell, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6123800, -94.9994800

2. Newell Catholic Prairie Cemetery
Newell, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6144000, -95.0328000

3. Donna Lynn Salis-Christensen Burial Plot
Newell, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5882134, -95.0544960

4. Varina Cemetery
Newell Township, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6539993, -94.9339981

5. Saint Johns Church Of Christ Cemetery
Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7108002, -95.0428009

6. Saint John's Lutheran Cemetery
Albert City, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7200920, -94.9947630

7. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7136002, -95.0650024

8. Saint Columbkilles Cemetery
Varina, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6467018, -94.8443985

9. Nemaha Cemetery
Nemaha, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5102997, -95.0905991

10. Cedar Township Cemetery
Fonda, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5810000, -94.8375000

11. Saint Mary's Catholic Cemetery
Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6470000, -95.1660000

12. Mount Zion Cemetery
Fonda, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5821991, -94.8300018

13. Storm Lake Cemetery
Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6352800, -95.1744400

14. Dover Township Cemetery
Varina, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6896100, -94.8524200

15. Lincoln Township Cemetery
Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7413000, -95.1282000

16. Fairfield Cemetery
Albert City, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7783012, -94.9692001

17. Saint John Cemetery
Williams Township, Calhoun County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4747009, -94.8672028

18. Marshall Cemetery
Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7633018, -94.8930969

19. Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery
Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6539001, -95.2339020

20. Cedar Cemetery
Sac City, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4430000, -94.9110000

21. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Early, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4650002, -95.1446991

22. Immanuel Reformed Cemetery
Schaller, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5396996, -95.2294006

23. Oakland Cemetery
Sac City, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4272100, -94.9910760

24. Early Union Cemetery
Early, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4578018, -95.1425018