Kay Bartlett, age 82, of Ames, Iowa, died August 19, 2022 at Northcrest Healthcare, in the Northcrest Community. A gathering of friends and family will be 4-6:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 23, at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa. A Celebration of Life memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 24, at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 1416 20th Street, Ames, Iowa, with a lunch to follow.
Kathryn Glee Gibson was born May 17, 1940, in Carroll, Iowa, the daughter of Varlo and Maybell (Lindeman) Gibson. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Sac City; she graduated from Sac City High School in 1958. She graduated from Drake University in the disciplines of Physical Education and English. She started her teaching profession at DeWitt, Iowa, before moving to Chicago, where she taught at Lake Park High School and coached AAU basketball leagues. She then taught at Offutt Air Force Academy in Physical Education. She married Ronald E. Bartlett on June 19, 1965, at First Presbyterian Church in Sac City. The couple moved to Ames in 1965 where Kay taught Physical Education at Ames Middle School and coached the Boys' High School Golf team, winning a State Championship in 1986. Kay then furthered her education at ISU where she received her Master's in Guidance Counseling. She continued as Ames Middle School Guidance Counselor until 2000.
Kay and Ron were members at Ames Golf and Country Club and The Elks Club. She loved their pets. Kay was an active member at Northminster Presbyterian Church in Ames since 1965. She was a member of PEO in Ames, as well as many other teaching associations. Kay and Ron moved to the Northcrest Community in 2020.
Kay is survived by her husband, Ron Bartlett; cousins; and a host of friends in the Ames area.
Online condolences maybe directed to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
Ron, please accept my sympathy for the loss of your lovely wife. When I was living in Ames I overheard some ladies talking about activities of concern at one of the Ames schools. One of the women spoke up to say, "Thank goodness we don't have to worry about that happening at our school. Kay Bartlett would stop it before it even got started!"
Ron;
So very sorry for your loss. Kay was one of kind as you well know.
Regards Keith Bailey
I am saddened to learn of Kay's passing. I remember when I first qualified for the golf team at Ames High. At the time I was an underclassman and did not know many older kids. Kay ensured that I became friends with all of the upperclassmen on the team and they looked out for me. Her encouragement led to better golf and, more importantly, lasting friendships. I am forever grateful for her attention and care. My thoughts are with you, Ron, and your family.
Kay had a warm and earnest smile that won the hearts of so many. She was a joy to be around. She will be deeply missed. Condolences to you and your family.
Ron, we are deeply saddened to hear about Kay. I had the great pleasure of knowing her in 2 chapters of my life. First as a good leader and counselor at school and then again as partners with you in raising sheep! We will miss her smile and wit. She was a fantastic lady and a great partner to you. You and your entire family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Tom and Connie
Ron, we are so sorry for your loss. Kay was a beautiful lady inside and out. We always enjoyed visiting with her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mike and Rhonda Vauble
Ron,
The whole Cox family is so saddened to learn of Kay's death. She was a special person, not only in our lives, but the lives of our children, Bobby & Jenny. We send our love to you & know you're both in our hearts & prayers....
Dave & Carol Cox
Ron— Saddened (and shocked) to learn of Kay’s passing. Her welcoming smile is a fond memory. Enjoyed her visits when she “popped in” at your shop. Thinking of you. Blessings. Rex Wiant
Kay was a classy lady and we always enjoyed our visits while at Black Hawk Lake. She will be missed. Our deepest sympathies to Ron and all her friends and family. God bless you all.
Jim and Karen Broich
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