Kathy M. Trabing, 63, of Laramie, passed away March 7, 2020 at Ivinson Memorial Hospital after a brave battle with cancer. She was born February 19, 1957 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Gerald and Frances (Sexton) Gerber.
In 1979, she moved to Wyoming to become the first full time female athletic trainer at UW where she completed her masters degree.
Kathy married James W. Trabing on July 3, 1984.
She loved to cook, and operated her own catering business, KT Sandwich Stop. She worked for Dr. Dan Levene for 14 years at Premier Bone and Joint. Her job took her to several places around Wyoming, where she had the opportunity to meet and make many friends.
Kathy spent her summers fishing, camping and 4-wheeling. She also loved to garden, read, was a talented artist, and was an avid poke fan.
She is preceded in death by her mother.
She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Jim Trabing of Laramie; her father, Gerald Gerber of Florida; her children, AJ (Kendra) of Laramie, and Jenn Chavez (Erik) of Firestone, CO; her grandchildren, Tage, Ryker, Aleena, Mila, Truett, Mason and Remy; her siblings, Linda Johnson (Bob), Rita Huling, Peggy Fairbanks, and Tom Gerber; and numerous nieces and nephews.
8 Comments To "Kathy M. Trabing"
#1 Comment By Rick Jansen On March 12, 2020 @ 1:01 am
Jim and Family,
My deepest condolences. May you all be blessed by her presence in your lives.
#2 Comment By Kathleen Clymer On March 12, 2020 @ 11:52 am
Dear Jim and family,
I am very sad to hear of Kathy’s passing. She was so good to me when I was at Gem City Bone and Joint. She was always a joy to interact with when she was doing a “food” event.
My condolences to your and the family. Time after loss is a blessing for us, memories are precious, but the beginning of this loss will be tough. Take Care.
Kathleen Clymer
#3 Comment By Anonymous On March 14, 2020 @ 12:01 pm
Jim I am so sorry to hear of your Kathy’s, passing. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Prayers all around, Sybil H Gallu
#4 Comment By Sybil Gallu On March 14, 2020 @ 12:03 pm
Jim my heart goes out to you with the passing of your Kathy.
I am so sorry,
Sybil
#5 Comment By Anonymous On March 15, 2020 @ 6:06 am
We are so sorry for your loss. All of you are in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Tom and Rene’
#6 Comment By Dan Mitchelson On March 18, 2020 @ 8:18 am
Jim, please accept my heartfelt condolences. While I didn’t know your family well, you were instrumental in getting my family through school at UW. Not only did the part time employment help pays the bills during those lean years, your leadership at the athletic department has served as a model in preparation behind the scene during my career.
#7 Comment By Tyler and Tricia Lewis On March 18, 2020 @ 12:55 pm
Jim and family, We are so sorry to learn of Kathy’s passing. Our sincerest condolences to you and yours. Prayers and thoughts go out to our “Laramie family”.
#8 Comment By Ron Willis On March 19, 2020 @ 10:07 pm
Jim,
I’m so sorry for your loss. I remember Kathy fondly from my days working with you at the field house. She was always happy and brightened the room. She made a difference and you can be proud of that.
My best to you and your family.
Ron