Kathleen "Kathie" Bride Grooms

Kathleen "Kathie" Bride Grooms of Green River passed away Aug.19, 2017, in Clearfield, Utah, after a prolonged illness.

She was born May 30, 1944, in Yankton, S.D., to Joseph and Helen (Schneider) Bride. She was the youngest of five siblings, the late Patricia Kreber; Joseph Bride, Larry Bride and David Bride.

Kathie grew up on a farm and attended country school. She later moved to Yankton, S.D., and graduated with honors from Yankton High School in 1962. She had a beautiful voice and loved music. She received a bachelor degree in education from Southern State Teachers' College in South Dakota in 1966. She taught in several places including the Rosebud Indian Reservation in Rosebud, S.D., Winnebago, Neb., and later accepted a position teaching fifth and sixth graders at Monroe Intermediate School in Green RIver, where she taught until her retirement in 2007.

Grooms was a beloved teacher, touching the lives of her students and leaving lasting impressions upon them in her 28 years in Green River. She was known for her humor, her kindness, and her ability to inspire her students to achieve more than they thought they could. Her voice could often be heard booming over Wolves Stadium, announcing many middle and high school track meets. She also enjoyed leading students in musicals at Monroe. Her friends enjoyed her delightful sense of humor and love of correct language and grammar.

She leaves behind one son, Burke James Grooms; step-children Shane Grooms, Sonya Grooms, and Melissa Rios; her brothers Joe Bride and Dave Bride and numerous cousins, in-laws, nieces, and nephews. Burke was the joy in her life. He helped care for her when she was ill. They enjoyed watching sports together and sharing favorite movies.

The family would like to thank Rocky Mountain Care Center in Clearfield for all of their care and concern. Thanks to friends for visiting with her and helping her while she was ill.

There will be a memorial held for family and friends Sept. 23, at The Fish Bowl in Green River, 3:30-5 p.m. People are welcome to wear their favorite sports team shirt or dress casually. Please come and visit with those who cared about her and loved her.