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Kathleen Koos Obituary
AGE: 64 • Mantoloking
Kathleen P. Koos (Kathy), 64, of Mantoloking, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital, New Brunswick. She was born in Weehawkin and has lived in Mantoloking since 1972. She was an art teacher and retired with over 25 years of service from the Southern Regional School System. She was also an accomplished artist who worked with oil and acrylic paintings and loved pottery. She was a graduate from Brick High School and Monmouth College. She served on the Board of Directors at the Jersey Shore Animal Shelter for a number of years. She enjoyed traveling, and walking her dogs on the beaches of Mantoloking and Bay Head. She was also known for rescuing and adopting great danes.
She was predeceased by her parents, Edna Seitz and George Phillips. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by her son, Charles Koos and two wonderful grandsons, Wade and Pierce Koos of Florida. Also surviving is her sister, Claire Phillips of Florida.
Donations can be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society. Colonial Funeral Home, Brick, is in charge of arrangements.
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Kathy in Norwegian fishing village
Steve McMenamin
June 14, 2013
Kathy was a free-spirit and a creative soul. My family still has many of her paintings in their living rooms and dens. She and I traveled the world, Sweden, Peru, Austria, Italy. My deepest condolensces go to Chuck & Claire. warmest wishes, Steve McMenamin
Carole Johnson
January 12, 2013
I am so sorry to the Koos family and all the many friends (incl dogs) that were fortunate enough to enjoy her being. I met her when I was a nurse at her chemo clinic. We became fast friends as she seemed like a cousin to me right off the bat. We 'got' each others' sense of perspective / humor towards life. She was an amazingly good and true friend so readily. She was a good person, talented, bright, strong, compassionate, fun, ... She had many great stories of her life and relished all whom she knew. She is dearly missed. All great love to her in her life after life.
January 8, 2013
Dear Koos Family, I am so sorry to hear of Kathy's passing.My acquaintance with Kathy spans over 30yrs when we met as young women on the beach. I reached out to Kathy 2 summers ago and was so fortunate to reconnect with her. My husband and I shared 2 wonderful days together with Kathy, which included a memorable fish and chips dinner joined by her very funny dog.We are so sad to hear of her passing and will miss her strong and funny spirit.Much love and condolence to her son. Love, Barbara and Gerard Dervan
November 15, 2012
Kathy and I shared a passiong for rescuing dogs. She is my distant cousin and my mother, Ellin Kuenlen thought of her as a daughter. I'm glad I got to visit her and her great danes in Montoloking, NJ several years ago...God only knows if her home is standing after Superstorm Sandy.
I miss our communications and send love to her son and grandsons.
Kim Kuenlen
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Grass Valley, CA
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Mary Ann Richards
June 18, 2012
Kathy was an inspiration to those of us who knew her. Her love of life, her affection for her pets, especially the Danes, her sense of humor despite the difficulties of her illness, her work at the Shelter, were just some examples of her generosity of spirit that those who were fortunate enough to know her witnessed. Penny became a cherished part of our family through her efforts. Rest in peace Kathy. You will be missed.
lisa beck
May 30, 2012
Kathy was a true friend...so supportive. I have so many good memories of things we shared...road trip to Montana with three dogs, many walks on the beach, pottery, sewing; the list is long. She also taught me so much about many things. I cannot express how much I miss her and what a huge loss her death is to me and, I'm sure, many other people whose lives she touched.
Mary Jander
May 30, 2012
Kathy was the big sister I never had. Everywhere I look in my home I see something she gave me, including my wonderful dog Alfie. We had such fun together, so many laughs with our dogs. She was a pal, an inspiration, a confidant. I can't imagine a world without her. But her legacy lives on in our hearts.
New Mexico Trip
Judi Wallis
May 28, 2012
I was fortunate to have Kathy as my dear friend for over thirty years. I could not have asked for a better friend to go through life with.
Kathy had a wonderful sense of adventure and was always up for a trip. She loved her dogs (especially the Danes) and there were many of them over the years. Kathy did not come for a visit alone. She was usually accompanied by a entourage of dogs.
I will miss her generous spirit and her crazy sense of humor. She was a talented artist. She loved living in Mantoling and walking the streets with her dogs. Kathy never complained about life's challenges. She just went about the business of enjoying her life.
Thank you for so many years of friendship Kathy.
Christine Martin
May 28, 2012
I'm a former student of Ms. Koos. I was lucky enough to have her as a teacher and later in life as a friend. RIP Kathy. I will always remember you for your strength and compassion.
Sharon Lenahan
May 27, 2012
Kathy and I carpooled for many,many years. She was a good friend and a very unique lady. It was a honor for me to share a friendship with her. There will be a spot in my heart for her always.
Tom Smith
May 25, 2012
Kathy & Rosemary took the "Seastreak" to NY City for many months....Kathy to her cancer doctor and Rosemary to hers.....they would compare notes on the boat ride back and even laugh in the face of this adversity....I will always honor both of these Great Ladies!
Jane Plenge
May 25, 2012
Kathy and I worked together for many years. She was a powerful woman. She could always make me laugh. Her smile just didn't quit and her intelligence was kept me thinking.
May 25, 2012
There were so many things that I admired about Kathy. Her love animals and the time she donated to their causes, her creativity, and her ability to get the most out of her students to name just a few of her wonderful qualities. She will be missed and thought of often. We worked side by side for many years as art teachers at Southern. My thoughts are with her family and friends. Kathy Rhau
May 25, 2012
Kathy was a unique teacher in so many ways. She will always be remembered for her diversity and charm. I'm sure she enlightened many an art student in her career.
Jeanne Brown
Nancy Stephan
May 25, 2012
Kathy and I worked together at Southern Regional. I could always count on her absolute honesty. She was a supporter of my poetry which I will always appreciate and I have a pottery piece of hers that I love which I've hung in every place I've lived. I think of her with great fondness. My prayers are with her family.
Carol Arrell
May 25, 2012
Kathy was a friendly and gracious friend and she is missed. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Sharon Twomey
May 25, 2012
Kathy and I worked next door to each other for 10 years as art teachers. She was quite a character! We shared a lot of laughs and experiences. She helped us learn how to adopt our beloved dog. She will be missed. Sharon Twomey
Ellen McShane
May 24, 2012
My three children all had Kathy as a teacher at Southern Regional. What a joy and a blessing she was. I first met her as a class mom on a field trip, and we became fast friends! Colleen, Shannon, and Chuck are so lucky to have been part of her life.
Linda Kasulis
May 24, 2012
Kathy was like a sister to me and wonderful Aunt to my children. We have many dear memories and her positive passion for life will live on in us. Linda, Kyle, Krister and Jules
May 24, 2012
Kathy was like a sister to me and wonderful Aunt to my children. We have many dear memories and her positive passion for life will live on in us. Linda, Kyle, Krister and Jules
Betsy Arndt (Seitz)
May 24, 2012
Deepest thoughts and prayers go out to Kathy's family and friends.
Lynne Eskdale
May 24, 2012
Kathy had many wonderful friends and we will miss her.
Lynne Eskdale Frazier
Kathleen Silbernagel
May 24, 2012
So sorry that I didn't get to see her in November. My prayers go out there for Charles and his sons and also her sister.
God Bless her soul. She was a wonderful funny classmate
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