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 Da...