Kathryn L. Peck

Kathy was one of those unique persons that made an impact on nearly everyone whose path she crossed. She had a kind word and a bright smile for everyone. I have known her and worked with her for 15 years and I feel blessed that I was able to know her for as long as I did. She left a piece of herself with so many of us - with shared recipes, shared flower cuttings and many warm memories. I will deeply miss her friendship and presence in my life.

The memories are all good. Fifteen years ago, Kathy was the first to greet me at Gray Plant. She impressed me as a model of professionalism and sophistication -- calm, composed, serene, soft-spoken yet eloquent. (At home, small children, primary colors, loud noise and chaos surrounded me, so the contrast was immense.) Being greeted by Kathy was like entering a haven of peace. How wonderful it was to learn this elegant lady was also warm, caring, down-to-earth, and completely accessible;...

Her contagious laughter filled the room,
Erasing hints of sadness or gloom,
Where did she get that joyful soul?
It started with parents who had a goal.
A family, a husband who gave her the love,
For happiness on Earth and peace now above.

For my beautiful cousin who is at her ultimate home with her loving father and sister. We were so lucky to have her in our lives!

Kathy: You are one of the rare individuals in my life that was accepting of everyone no matter where their walk was in life. I remember a conversation we had as we were walking down the hall at Gray Plant Mooty. I, struggling with my weight all my life, was saying that diversity is not covered in all areas because there are no considerations or concessions made for overweight people who struggle with chairs too small, floors with no padding, lunches not considering the need for people to...

To Aunt Dodie, cousins David and Mark and to cousin Kathy's husband, Dennis:
My heartfelt sympathies to you as you prepare for tomorrow's gathering as you honor Kathy's memory and remember her noble life......and as you prepare to experience her absence in the days ahead with both sorrow and celebration as you recall with fondness her unique-one-of-a-kind life and contributions to so many over her fifty years. As I have been praying for you these last months, I will continue to pray for...

Our sweet cousin Kathy lives on each time we view the reunion video she lovingly filmed so we could all enjoy it in the years to come and each time I make something from the "Rortvedt Recipe Rendezvous" (which is often). We would also look forward to her Christmas card and note, always arriving well in advance of the holiday each year because she was SO organized! In it she would express her anticipation of the lutefisk, lefse, and love awaiting in Henning. She left us much too soon but not...

My dear, dear Kathy,
I remember the first day I met you. It was just dusk, the snow was falling gently and I was very shy to meet another person my age. We were 5. In retrospect, you were the first friend outside our family I remember meeting.
The years that followed are warm memories for me. Grade school, high school and first year college roommates.
You were always my friend. Always smiling, always gracious. We won't be riding horseback, crawling through haymows,...

I did not know Kathy but I do know how profoundly she touched my family with her kindness and thoughtfulness. Her spirit will live through those left behind. Please accept my sympathy in your loss.

Anita Griffin
(Sister-in law to Jean and Mark)

A tribute to Kathy-_F-a faithful wife, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother, fellow co-worker, and friend. R-reading and recipes. Kathy was always Sharing a wonderful book she was reading or a recipe she and Den were going to try. I remember her gathering family recipes for the Rotvedt Reunion-I-Inspiration, for truly she was just that to all who knew her. E- encourager, even in her pain, always aking how Frank and I were? N-Never ending optimism, good attitude , and courage. D- For you Den,...