Katie Zucker
December 29, 2010
Katie Zucker, 20, died Wednesday, December 29, 2010, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident just outside of Fort Collins, Colorado. She was born September 3, 1990, in Des Moines to Thomas and Jana (Wickman) Zucker.
She was a junior at Colorado State University, majoring in business. Katie had a passion for her three horses and was currently preparing and training a horse for the Reining Futurities in Oklahoma City, OK. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, her dog, Kodi, and riding motorcycles.
Katie is survived by her dad, Tom Zucker; sister, Carolyn; mom, Jana Wickman, brother, Kadence Edwards; as well and many grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother.
Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m., Thursday, January 6, 2011, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Family will visit with friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Iowa State University-Large Animal Veterinary School in loving memory of Katie.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Heidi Reichart
01/11/2011
We will always remember Katie's love for riding on the open road. She was always asking for Jeff to make her his Zook's Chili Cook-off winning recipe, and I'm sorry we never had the time before she moved out to CO to do it. She was so bubbly and bright, and was never afraid to question the "norm" and stand up for what was right. She will be missed, and our prayers go out to her family.
Joel Swigart
01/06/2011
Our deepest sympathy to your family. Katie was a beautiful young lady inside and out. She will be gratly missed.
Joel Swigart and family
Joel's Auto Repair
Carol Eilts
01/06/2011
I am filled with great sorrow at this news. My deepest sympathies to Tom and family. I remember Katie as a beautiful, loving, and fun-filled little girl - playing on our farm when she visited with her dad and Carolyn. She would run through our family room and slide down our steps, her blond hair flying and a huge smile on her face. Now she is a forever angel...I am so very sorry for your loss and ours.
With God's love and peace,
Carol
Morris & Cathy Reynolds
01/06/2011
We so wanted to be at the funeral today . . . unfortunately Morris could not get away from work and I am recovering from an illness. I can't tell you how sorry we were to hear about Katie. It has been days since we heard of the tragic news and it still hard to comprehend. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Tom, Jana and Carolyn. We will always have a warm place in our heart as we remember the times Katie and Carolyn came out to the farm to ride horses. I hope our Lord provides you comfort and strength as you endure one of the hardest things in the world to endure . . . the loss of a beloved child.
Rick Smith
01/05/2011
I am so sorry for your loss.
John & Jill Parham, J&P Cycles
01/05/2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Zucker family during this tragic time.
Lloyd Robbins
01/05/2011
I send my condolences and very sorry for your loss.
Alan E. Schenck
01/05/2011
Tom,
May God Bless you and your family in this time of loss. Our hearts ache for you during this sorrowful time.
STEVE SWANSON
01/05/2011
DEAR TOM AND FAMILY,
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL OF YOU. OUR FAMILIES HAVE KNOWN EACH OTHER FOR ALL OF OUR LIVES. OUR PARENT'S SHARED MANY JOYS AND SORROWS TOGETHER. BE ASSURED OUR FAMILY IS THINKING AND PRAYING FOR YOUR HEALING.
WITH OUR SYMPATHY,
YOUR MANY FRIENDS IN SCRIBNER AND THE SWANSON FAMILY, STEVE, GLORIA, MIKE AND FAMILIES.
Diane Cookson
01/05/2011
My Condolences are with Katie's enite family!
Ashley Padget
01/05/2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with Katie's family and friends.
May your memories give you strength.
Ashley Padget former classmate
Monty & Nancy Padget
Pastors Bob and Martha Ward, Ankeny First United M
01/04/2011
Dear Tom, Our prayers are with you and your family as you grieve Katie's death. We remember her fondly, and want you to know that many in our congregation are praying for you. May you find strength through the love of God and the caring of others as you go through this time of loss. Prayerfull, Bob and Martha
Kathy Graeve
01/04/2011
My condolences and sympathy to Katie's family. I had Katie as a student in my classes at Ankeny High School. I remember her passion and love for horses!
Katie was a special young woman and her Senior picture is still on my wall with her horse. I will keep you all in my thoughts.
Sincerely,
Kathy Graeve
Lori Nielsen
01/04/2011
My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. I will be praying for you as well.
I was the school nurse at Southeast and at Ankeny High School and so had contact with the beautiful Zucker girls.
Tom I will never forget the bad day I had and you noticed and came back with a beautiful bouquet of flowers for my desk! You are a wonderful man and dad!
Sincerely, Lori Nielsen
Herb Porter
01/03/2011
Jana and Tom -
I was so sorry to get the message about Katie from cousin Helen.
There are no words of comfort I can think of except that she seems to have been a bright, beautiful girl. I only wish I had met her.
Sincerely,
Herb Porter