Sheryl Marie Kock
March 10, 2018
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Sheryl Marie Kock, 56, of Johnston, Iowa died Saturday, March 10, 2018 from injuries suffered in a car accident. She was a precious gift from God that was returned to his loving arms way too soon. Heaven gained an Angel with one of the biggest hearts imaginable.
She was the daughter of Anthony (Jim) and Bettie Nixon and grew up in Granger, Iowa. Sherry was a former EMT-Paramedic Specialist in Iowa and a RN since 1993. She worked as an ER Nurse at Mercy and Lutheran, was a Flight Nurse on Life Flight and a Homecare for IMMC, became a Case Manager for the Iowa National Guard, Humana and United Health Care. Her final years were spent as Director of Nursing for St. Gregory’s Retreat/Bridges of Iowa and Director of Provider Management with Opioid Clinical Management, Inc. Sherry was an advocate for people with the disease of addiction, and prevention, all in her daughter Brittany’s memory. She was truly the person who put everyone else’s needs ahead of her own. Her heart was truly larger than life itself. When she looks down from heaven, she will be amazed to see the number of lives she touched. She leaves a hole in our hearts that will never be filled.
Sherry is survived by her husband of 27 years, Robert Kock; mother, Bettie Nixon of Granger, Iowa; siblings, Debora (Rob) West of Des Moines, IA, Anthony (Colleen) Nixon of Westerville, OH, Rebecca Luloff of Sioux Falls, SD, Lawrence (Roz) Nixon of Conyers, GA, Edward Nixon (Sury) of Des Moines, IA, Roger (Sue) Kock of West Des Moines, IA, Frank (Sofie) Kock of Omaha, NE, David Kock of Indianola, IA, Elizabeth (Glenn) Griffin of Des Moines, IA, Gregory (Bonita) Kock of West Des Moines, IA, Sarah Pandullo of Clive, IA, numerous nieces and nephews and family members. Sherry was reunited in Heaven with her daughter and Greatest Gift, Brittany; her father, Anthony Nixon; her in-laws, Larell and Catherine Kock; her grandparents, and numerous other family members.
Visitation will be Friday, March 16th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Granger Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Granger and funeral on Saturday, March 17th at 10:30 a.m. at Assumption Catholic Church in Granger, Iowa.
Memorial contributions can be made to the family to continue to help those with addiction and community education. On-line condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Micki and Hal Rounds
03/21/2018
Sheri you will be missed, We are so sorry for your family. God bless them and keep them strong.
God bless Bettie and Larry (Roz) and your other siblings.
Bob and Julie Bustad
03/17/2018
Sheri will always be remembered as a person with a great heart and fun filled personality. She has touched more hearts than many of us will ever know.
May the grace of God give you peace through this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Amy Irons Fuson
03/17/2018
May you be surrounded with family, friends and God's love. Thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Dianna Raymond
03/16/2018
Sheryl made such an impact on my life. She actually was the one to pickup on the fact that I was addicted to Oxycotin. It was through her pursuing me that made me come off it and am glad to say I have been free of opiates since 2013. She is my Angel and my Angel has gone on to heaven to see her beautiful daughter. Bob you and the family are in my prayers everyday. Fly high Sheryl and do your work in heaven.. Until we meet again dear friend.
Terry Robertson
03/16/2018
Sheryl you taught me more than you will ever know. You held me as I cried after the most difficult flights. You truly have earned your wings, now enjoy them as you fly high.
Fly safe!
Ellen McCardle Woods
03/15/2018
Sheryl's family, My heart is so sad about her passing. She touched so many many people in her short time with all of us. She made me laugh everytime I saw her. She was amazing, simply amazing..Bless you all.
Jeri Babb
03/15/2018
Sheryl was a great nurse! When she worked in the ED here at Mercy she was a friend to all she met. Our heart goes out to Bob and her family. Mercy ED staff and physicians
Julie Young
03/15/2018
Bob So sorry for your loss you are in my thoughts
Ellen Stemler
03/14/2018
Our thoughts, our prayers and our hearts are with you! God bless your beautiful family here and in heaven!
Love and prayers,
St. Theresa Catholic School
Students and Staff
Carla Mahaffey
03/14/2018
Us at Parkridge are holding You tight in our Hearts!!
Jeff Taylor
03/14/2018
My sincerest condolences to Sherry's family. Heaven has gained an amazing friend. Anyone who was lucky enough to meet Sherry had an instant friend. I was lucky to know her most of my life. I will miss her dearly as well as so many friends. God bless Sherry, her family and her friends
Rick Fuller
03/14/2018
We had a relationship that, still holds a special spot in my heart. We did so much, our families did so much, for both of us, & I have many great times that I will cherish till my days, on earth come to an end. One of the most fond memories from those days was, at Christmas. Your dad was announcing he had a special joke to deliver on Christmas, to me. He was always pulling some prank on me. He had always joked I was going to school to draw cartoons when , when I was actually taking drafting. What he didn't know, was that, I really loved drawing cartoons, so I drew one of him trying to use his recently purchased Wagner Power Painter, but had so much trouble getting it to work, like it should. When , he saw it that morning, he laughed until he was ready to fall out of his chair he always sat in, tears in his eyes from the joke of a gift. The family hadn't seen him like that for years, maybe never. My parents insisted you stayed in their house when you were so sick. It was something that would have never, been with us being single, it wasn't accepted. Although they knew there wasn't anyone to care for you, with your mom, & family all working. My mom didn't insist on most things but , she made it clear it would be the decision, because of how much she (& the rest of my family felt about you), & she talked about that for many years afterwards. I know you felt like it was imposing, she wouldn't have it any other way. You really had so much love, to give, & the biggest heart I've ever seen, & felt. You could light up a room, the minute you came in, with anyone, regardless of education, or social status. You were taken from all you touched in the time you spent here. Your determination, the mindset to conquer any problems in front of you, or those close to you, & your faith in God were the biggest assets you used to get things accomplished. I'm sad to think you are gone, & your family is mourning that hole in their hearts. You will be missed so much. I'm sure our paths will cross on the other side. God bless, & rest in peace.
Ruth Hurst
03/14/2018
So sorry for your loss, Bettie. Thinking of you and your family.
Kay Huntimer
03/14/2018
Bob I am so sorry for your profound loss. Sherry was a very intelligent and beautiful person. Kay Huntimer
W-G Class of 1979
03/14/2018
No classmates, No friendships could have crossed the paths of our destiny without leaving the beautiful, inspirational and giving mark on it forever as you have.With heavy hearts we say .. RIP our dear class ANGEL. until our reunion.