I will never forget Aunt Grandma, as us grandchildren called her. As a kid she always had me smiling and laughing. We had the same (often misunderstood) sense of humor, so it was no surprise when we came up with the silly name "Aunt Grandma" no one quite understood it. Nevertheless the name stuck and I can't imagine calling her anything else. She was always so fun to be around growing up and I usually stuck right by her side because I loved hearing what she had to say (not always appropriate but thats what made her sparkle in my eyes). She was very raw and spoke her mind and I absolutely adored that about her, but what I loved most was her heart. She was tough on the outside but she had a heart of gold on the inside. Her kind of love is scarce these days because it is genuine and without conditions. I will forever miss this amazing woman and I will always hold a special place for her in my heart. I love you Aunt Grandma. Rest in peace.

A memory of teaching with Kathy at Turner Grade. Kathy taught 2nd grade students; I taught third grade students. There were 3 classes of second graders but I could tell which students in my classroom had been with Mrs. Atkinson for second grade. When someone sneezed her former students all said, "Bless you".

Kathy was so much fun to be around.  We spent 17 years together at Turner Elementary School.  I'm sure that we had a good laugh everyday.  I will miss her dearly, as she was like a sister to me.  Every time I came back to KC, I went by to visit her.  She was so proud of her beautiful family.

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special Irish guardian angel to watch over you. 

I will never forget the fun scrapbooking and traveling times that we had. She was one in a million.  There will never be another.

From her upside down Christmas Tree to her trying to find someone to take home for Betsy, she has left us with so many memories.  God bless you, Kathy!

I have so many fond memories of teaching with Kathy at Turner Elementary and after retiring our scrapbooking get togethers. I'm bringing a scrapbook that has a wonderful photo I took at a class Kathy was teaching and the scrapbook too so you all can see the techniques she taught. Love, Pat Gates I

So sorry to the family.  Sounds like a true Regan.  I am a firsr cousin.  My father was Tom.  Again so sorryl   Mary Jane Regan McNary, Mission, Ks.

So sorry to the family on the loss of a much loved lady.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.

My condolences to the family! Mrs. Atkinson was my first teacher in the Turner School district when I transferred there in the 3rd grade. I remember her class being fun and I made some lifelong friends there. I will never forget how she welcomed me into her class and her heart. RIP Mrs. A!!

Odd, and yet not, that a person known in year's past drifts into the mind. So it was with Kathy Regan recently, me wondering if she died I would never know. I never knew her married name; then, today's KC Star revealed both. I dated Kathy at KSTC and hung out with her and the Lynch twins: Josie and Bernie. One St. Pattie's day, Kathy, Bob Heinen and I drank green beer at a local Irish bar. I looked at Kathy and the whites of her eyes had turned green from all the food coloring in the beer. She was delightfully ornery. Kathy called once and told me to come over NOW. I'm in the shower, I replied. NOW. "You want me to come as I am?" NOW. So I put on a swim suit, wrapped a towel around my waist, put on a long overcoat. At Kathy's I threw open the overcoat and said to Kathy, "You said NOW." Kathy then tried to pull off the towel. You might think this a different remembrance for a condolence, but I loved this fine, happy-hearted Irish gal. I never had the courage to tell her so, but I never forgot her, her laughter, that ornery spirit, and her friendship with Josie and Bernie. And do remember, I was wearing a swim suit under that towel. I hope this tale will bring you laughter and lighten your hearts. Remembering Kathy all these years has lightened my heart. Erin go braugh!  Please share this with Josie and Bernie.  Pax, David Tangeman

OBITUARY

Kathryn A. Atkinson

22 October, 1944 – 15 April, 2017

McGilley & Hoge Johnson County Memorial Chapel

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