Connie Lake

CEDAR RAPIDS - Connie Lake, 75, died unexpectedly on Saturday, February 19, 2022, in McAllen, Texas.

Connie was born May 15, 1946, in Galesburg, Illinois, the daughter of Nyle and Marjorie (Slead) Jones. She graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1964. Connie was united in marriage to Dean Lake on April 8, 1982, in Cedar Rapids. Connie worked for Quaker Oats and Pepsi Co. in Cedar Rapids for 28 years. After retiring, Connie and Dean would escape the cold and spend their winters in south Texas. She enjoyed growing flowers, playing cards, painting ceramics and crafts of all kinds. Connie loved spending time with her family, friends and dogs. She will be deeply missed by anyone who knew her.

Connie is survived by her husband of 40 years, Dean A. Lake of Cedar Rapids; daughter Tina Triggiani (Steven) Smith of Indianapolis, IN; 2 grandchildren, Jacob Smith and Jessica Smith, both of Indianapolis, IN; brother Kenton (Tracy) of Parnell; nephews Kyle Jones and Trent Jones; and extended family in Iowa, Illinois and Indiana.