Katherine R. “Kathy” Creekmore  A Celebration of Life for lifelong Lamar resident, Kathy Creekmore was held Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at 11:00 AM at the Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker and Ray Matteson officiating. Interment followed at Fairmount Cemetery.
Visitation was held from 1:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Monday, February 4, 2008 at the Peacock Funeral Home.
Kathy was born July 2, 1945 at Lamar, Colorado to Paul H. and Maxine C. (Geiser) Dashner. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 29, 2008 at Prowers Medical Center following her courageous battle with cancer. Kathy was 62.
She is preceded in death by her father, Paul on July 6, 2007 and her brother and his wife; Ron and Donna Dashner.
She is survived by her son and his wife Shawn and Jessica Creekmore of Lamar, grandchildren; McKenzie and Austin. Her mother, Maxine Dashner of Lamar, brothers and sisters; Karen (Marvin) Hasser of Hasty, Larry (Pam) Dashner of  Colorado Springs, CO, Mary (Tim) O’Malley of Grand Junction, CO as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lamar Christian Church or to Prowers Medical Center, direct or in care of the funeral home office. What can I say about my mom Kathy? She was a daughter, sister, wife, grandmother, but most of all she was my mom and my friend. As the only child, mom did everything she could to raise me, working 3-4 jobs through out her life. Mom worked as a nurse for thirty-five years, she would mow lawns with grandpa, or anything to provide a roof over our heads and food on the table.
She loved to take care of people and put smiles on their faces. When she wasn’t at work she would go to there homes and check on them. As mom raised me she taught me the values of life, along with my grandparents, she believed in god and family, friends and wo rk. In 1997 mom was diagnosed with cancer it was a tough battle especially with the loss of her brother and sister-in-law Ron and Donna and her father in the summer of 2007, but through it all she still never gave up the battle and still cared for others. My mom’s greatest joy was her grandkids McKenzie and Austin. Watching them grow and play was a favorite pass time. I will always, along with others, remember my moms laugh and how she made others around her laugh and fill at ease. No matter where you were, what you were doing or how bad the situation my mom could make you feel better with her laugh or a kind word. My mom always joked with me and would tell me, “You’ll miss me when I’m gone” and I would ask her “When are you leaving?”. And on January 29, 2008 she was right.
As we gather here today my mom wouldn’t want us to mourn she would want us to leave here and celebrate and remember all the good times, the laughs we shared, and all that she brought to our lives. Hey mom I know I didn’t say it much, I love you and will miss you.
Your Son
Shawn
Online Condolences | | To Karen and your family, Just read of your loss and wanted to express my condolences. My thoughts are with you at this time. Sincerely, Nancy Perillo | | Shawn and Family--It's been along time since I've seen any of you, but I just want you to know that your mom will be missed! She is a wonderful lady! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you! Greg and Lisa (Strong) LaSage | | We have known Kathy for years, and will miss her. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Kent and Jeannie Strong | | You are all in my prayers and thoughts for the loss of your very courageous loved one. Kathy gave the gift of strength to all who knew her. God Bless and Keep You! shai | | There are no words to describe the influence and impact that you have had on our lives. We will miss you more than you could ever imagine. We know you are in such a better place without pain or stress and probably living it up with my mom and dad and your daddy. I can only imagine the reunion!!! Selfishly, we wish we had more time with you here on earth, but we know it's a priviledge that God has definitely handpicked the "Good Ones" to bring home with him. We have an amazing team of angels now and will count on you to look over us...like you always have!!! We love you. Shawn and Jess, we are here for you 110%. We love you. Love Tara and Aaron Reker | | May our prayers be with all the family and friends for the loss of kathy. I know she will be with the Lord watching over all of us. She was a very kind person to always visit with. Myself as well as all of her friends and family will miss her. May our memories be preserved of her forever. Amos Watton (california) | | Kathy was so wonderful and had such a contagious laugh. She was a caregiver when she needed care. Kathy was truly a remarkable lady and will be missed, but I am so grateful that her long suffering has now ended and she will be in peace. I will think of her when it thunders. That will remind me of her laughter and make me smile. Pamela J. Lirley | | Our Condolences to all the family in this time sorrow. I am sad that I will not be able to attent, but I will be there in my heart. GOD Bless all. Charles Watton Jr. Makynna Watton (daughter) | | To Kathy's family and friends: I worked with Kathy for many, many years. Her patients were her number one priority and always had the very best of care! I hope that over the course of her illness, she always got the same level of care that she gave to others. I always joked with her that I could tell which patients she was taking care of as they were so well lotioned after their bath, I feared they might slide out of bed! We shared many laughs over the years....and her's was unique! Even in the last few days of her life, we joked over simple things. I will miss her and my thoughts and prayers are with all who knew her, loved her, and will miss her! Marge Campbell RN | | Dear family, our sincere and heartfelt condolences go out to you all. You will be in our prayers and thoughts. With love, the Geiser (Jerry & Marie) Family in Gillette, Wyoming | | It is with much sadness to hear of Kathy's passing but joy in knowing that she is now out of pain and with our Lord and Savior. She will never be forgotten and it was always a joy to get to visit with her on my many trips back to Lamar. Her sister was one of my best friends in high school and many times Kathy joined us and thus became my friend as well. I'm sorry I won't be able to attend the services as I always felt like I was part of the family. May God bless you all. Ileen Scriven | | Dear Dashner and Creekmore Families, Our sincere condolences on Kathy's passing. She will be dearly missed always; especially when we come there to visit family and friends. She always had a piece of friendly advice on nearly every subject and always meant well toward everyone, especially the children she knew. It was very hard to know she was suffering with cancer; we offered many prayers for her recovery before and after her passing along with our church. As I discussed with her sister Karen, we agreed that she fought the good fight, but when it was over she is in a better place with the Lord and all the family that has gone on before her. As I related to Karen when she called me, I don't know at this time if we can attend the funeral; as much as we want to. We live a good distance from Lamar in Jackson, Missouri; and we are in the middle of two winter storms, along with my having to work flying the helicopter for Arch Medical Services. The memories of always being able to see her when we would visit Uncle Paul and Aunt Maxine Dashner or talk to her when we would call will always be missed and cherished. Sincerely Grateful to Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, Steve, Melinda, Monique Dashner 230 Cochise Ln Jackson, MO 63755 | | My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Kathy's family. Many,many years we have been friends and worked at PMC. I will miss that wonderful, loud laugh, her kindness and caring. She taught me more about caring for patients than I ever learned in school. She was a hard worker, thorough and gentle. She didn't leave her shift till work was finished the way she thought it should be. Kathy was a genuinely nice person. I will miss her. I know her pain is over and she is with family in heaven. I am happy for her and yet sad for those still here on earth thinking of life without her. Kathy will be waiting for us with a smile and a laugh. Linda S. | | Kathy was a very special lady. We are sadden on the news, but rejoice knowing that she is in Heaven and experiencing all the joy that Heaven brings. Take heart, Maxine, Kathy and Paul are having a grand time and you will be seeing them again! Love you, Bob and Dixie Gatchell | | To Shawn and family, I so enjoyed our trips to Colorado Springs when I would take Kathy to see her oncologist. Those are memories that I will cherish. She had such a way of brightening her surroundings with her laugh and her caring way. She will be missed. What a glorious reunion she must have had when she was able to be with her father again. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Cheryl Owens |
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