March 1st, 2021

Dear Ones,

I'm saddened to tell you that UUS member Juanita (Nita) Kosier died peacefully in her home yesterday. Nita was loved and will be remembered fondly and missed by so many people, both those of us here at UUS and in the wider community. It is a gift that Nita was able to remain active at UUS until very recently.

Due to the pandemic, Nita's family will be holding a small, private family gathering to remember her life. I invite all of us to light a candle, say a few words, or bless Nita on her way in the ways that only each of us can.

Here is Nita's obituary, which her family has asked us to share with the congregation:

Juanita (Nita) Ann Kosier, 87, of Solon, Iowa, died peacefully in her home on February 28, 2021. The family will hold a private family gathering to honor her life.

Survivors include two sons: Todd [Patty], Jacques, her daugher-in-law Betsey Kosier, four grandchildren: J.T. Kosier, Dylan [Ashton] Kosier, Winston Kosier [Teresa Deleon], Addison Kosier, and two great-grandchildren: Gia Mata and Ewan Kosier. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Frank, son Jeffrey, and two sisters: Charlena Flannery and Carolyn Stevens.

Juanita was born on February 8, 1934, in Perry, Michigan, to Emil and Thelma Broker. She graduated from Perry Rural Agricultural High School. She married Frank Kosier on August 29, 1952 in Perry, Michigan. Juanita worked many years as a Secretary to Dr. Edward Dykstra at the Steindler Orthopedic Clinic in Iowa City, Iowa. She loved bicycling with her friends across the Iowa countryside and was a competitive bicycle racer from the mid 70s to early 80s. She loved all her dogs, but especially her current Goldendoodle best friend "Sadie." She enjoyed reading, gardening, and volunteering with the Unitarian Universalist Society. She was lovingly referred to as "Mine Granny" by her grandchildren.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Unitarian Universalist Society, 2355 Oakdale Road, Coralville, IA 52241.

What we once have loved will always be a part of us. May Nita's memory be a blessing to us all and to the world.

Please reach out to the pastoral care team at pastoralcare@uusic.org or me if you'd like some support, and please continue to hold each other in care.

Love and Blessings,
Rev. Diana