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for Kay Sootsman
Davette Bulloch
September 4, 2008
May you find peace and love in the memories you cherish. Just as you have been for me, I am always here for you.
Davette
Kathy Andersen
September 4, 2008
Ginnie,
We are so saddened to hear of Kay's passing. We have many fond memories of camping with you and the other Sunny S'Milers. After our trip together from Mackinaw City, you folks felt like a special aunt and uncle to us.
May the support of your family and friends help make this time a bit easier.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Ginnie, now and the months ahead.
Wayne and Kathy Andersen
Cindi Lebiecki
September 4, 2008
I could write a whole journal of my memories of the Sootsman family, Kay in particular. First and foremost, we shared the same birthday, February 17th and up until now, I didn't realize we were exactly 25 years apart! Kay celebrated his 75th and I celebrated my 50th this year!! I especially remember his sense of humor! I remember camping trips to Waterloo when he and my dad would drive back to Kellogg's to work one week out of the two weeks we went camping. I remember Kay and my Dad cutting and splitting wood at the homestead in Hastings. I remember the very tall Christmas tree they always had on their house on Guest St. I remember camping at the KOA in Kissimmee, FL when we got to be one of the first to visit Disney World in Orlando when it opened!! I remember Happy Hour, when Ginny would always ration Kay's cocktail of choice! I remember Kay and Ginny at our wedding almost 26 years ago, when they were expecting the arrival of Amy!! I remember how much my parent's looked forward to gatherings with the "Sootseys" and Kay and my Dad's outings with the Kellogg retirees! We last saw Kay at the Richland Pub when he and Ginny were out with a group of their friends. I hadn't seen either of them in quite some time, but recognized both of them immediately. Even though we didn't see each other much after I left home, the memories I cherish of our times together will remain in my heart forever! RIP K.D. Sootsman-you earned it! Love, Cindi Lebiecki
Howard &Sally Cripps
September 3, 2008
Ginny, So sorry to hear of your loss of our long time friend, neighbor and classmate. You have our sympathy, but we still have our memories. Howard & Sally Cripps
Sherilyn Badger
September 3, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Doug Wenger
September 3, 2008
I enjoyed working with K.D. at Kellogg. We worked closely together on some projects as he approached his retirement. I enjoyed getting to know him during this time. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Janice Miller
September 3, 2008
Dear Ginnie and family, I remember fun times at your house with Mom and Dad (Alice and Paul King). Mom talked of you all often and she was so fond Amy. My Prayers to all of you and may God Bless.
Janice (King) Miller
Jeanne (Stelloh) Willinger
September 3, 2008
Recall our Guest Street neighborhood with fond remembrance. Ginnie, you and the family have my deepest sympathy. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill, Karen Halstead
September 3, 2008
Kay was always helping out with the scouts, pot luck, or anything else my mother and Ginny could get him into.
Our prayers are with you.
Karen (Petersen) Allen
September 3, 2008
I had the pleasure of working with Kay for many years at Kellogg's. His humor, his kindness and all the help he gave to me will always be remembered. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
Stanley Drain
September 3, 2008
K.D was a nice person and great to work with... he will be missed.
Dave Eddy
September 3, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Kay's humor will be remembered for a long time. He and his old pal "Pud" Handy were a pair to draw to.
Bernard Larner
September 3, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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