With a heavy heart, we share the passing of Kathryn "KK" Kennedy, 78, of Red Feather Lakes, Colorado. Kathryn passed away unexpectedly on Thursday evening, March 25, 2021, at her son’s home in Greeley.
Kathy was born May 2, 1942, in Franklin, NE, a daughter of the late Gottlieb “Bud” and Alice (Rutt) Koch of Campbell, NE. She graduated from Upland High School in 1959.
Kathy was united in marriage to Norman Kennedy in 1961 of which two children were born. Her marriage dissolved and she moved with her sons from Hastings, NE to Loveland, CO in 1974. Although Kathy was always working, the majority of her career was at Hewlett-Packard Company. Once retired, she established her own businesses: Bear Country Accounting and snow plowing. She spent many years bartending at Dude Corral, Top Hat, and at Charly L’s. Kathy lived life to the fullest. She enjoyed being a mountain woman and spending time at her cabin. She was an avid fisherman and can still be heard yelling “Bingo!” when a fish would bite. You could find her sipping on a sugary coffee or Mountain Dew out on her deck where she sat enjoying nature, watching hummingbirds and visiting on the phone. Most of all, Kathy treasured spending time with her family, numerous friends, clients and neighbors. She had a soft spot for animals especially her dogs and is remembered as a generous lady whom always put others before herself. Her smile could light up the room and she made an impression on everyone she met. Her life was full of happiness and leaves cherished memories for all who knew her.
Kathy is preceded in death by her parents and two brothers Neil and Myron (Marlene) Koch. She is survived by her sons; Brian Kennedy (Tracy) of Hastings, NE and Scott Kennedy of Greeley, CO; grandchildren, Jessica Soucie of Hastings, NE, Kylie Kennedy (James McNeil) of Greeley, CO, and Paige (Jason) Franzluebbers of Ankeny, IA; and great grandchildren, MaCoy, Jaylinn and Jaylie.
She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who know and love her; all of whom she claimed as family.
A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Allnutt Funeral Chapel in Loveland, CO with a reception following at Top Hat Lounge. Inurnment will be back home with a graveside service held at Presbyterian Cemetery in Campbell, NE on April 24th at 11 a.m. and lunch following at Westminster United Presbyterian Church.
Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.allnuttloveland.com for the Kennedy family.
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