Katherine Jean (Gamble) Bowersox

Katherine Jean (Gamble) Bowersox, of Grimes, Iowa, passed away suddenly, yet peacefully, on Monday, May 9, 2022 at her apartment in Grimes, Iowa.

Katherine was born on April 19, 1979 to Dan Gamble and Diana Lynn (Hermann) Gamble. Most people knew her as Kate and others knew her as Katherine. She was born and raised in Saylorville and lived and worked around the Des Moines Metropolitan Area over the years. Katherine was a dedicated and successful Nurse and Nurse Practitioner, helping others however she could.

She was known for always having a quick and confident response to most any statement or question. In addition, she was intelligent, driven, strong, opinionated, and an independent woman, just like her mother and grandmother.

A person of many qualities, Katherine was a Nurse just like her grandmother. She loved her work, travel (especially to the beach), golf, her beloved Vikings — and her greatest love of all, spending time with her sisters and friends. Kate is always smiling in her photos.

Surviving are her father, Dan Gamble; sisters Tracy (John) Ripperger and Kristin (Jim) Wilbanks; nephew Patrick Wilbanks; along with aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends.

Katherine was preceded in death by her mother, Diana Lynn (Hermann) Gamble, and grandparents.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that any memorial donations be directed to Heinz 57, Animal Rescue League (ARL), or any other animal rescue leagues.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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