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Kay A. Elletson

1937 - 2016

Kay A. Elletson obituary, 1937-2016, Phoenix, AZ

BORN

1937

DIED

2016

Kay Elletson Obituary

Elletson, Kay A.
79, garage sale treasure hunter, organizing queen, grandbaby hugger, Coca-Cola Cake baker and gardening goddess died in her home on June 2, 2016, surrounded by her husband and all 5 children. Kay was born in Kingsley, MI on Jan. 17, 1937 to Hazel and Arden Deibert. She is a graduate of Michigan State University and married Harry H. Elletson in 1960. Kay's greatest passion in life was loving her husband, children and extended family. She made the world a more beautiful place with her ever-present smile, unyielding creativity, gracious hospitality, scrumptious cooking and sweet friendships. Kay cherished her Michigan roots and returned to design/build her log home on Spider Lake in 1998 after raising her family in MN, KS and AZ. Kay's spirit will carry on in her husband of 56 years-Harry, her children-Lisa, Lonn, Lanae, Lane and Penn, 12 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Light of the Desert Church at 6pm on June 8th and a celebration of her life is planned for Oct. 2nd in MI. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Agua Prieta Homebuilding Mission c/o Light of the Desert Lutheran Church, 33175 N. Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331.

Published by The Arizona Republic on Jun. 7, 2016.
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My condolences to the family. She was grand-daughter of my father's cousin Eva Mack/Hammer/Sneary.

November 10, 2016

Pat and I are so sorry for your loss. Though we hadn't known Kay for long, we were happy to come to know her friendliness and warmth. We hope your good memories are a blessing to you all.

Warm regards,
Patty and Pat

Pat Campbell

June 8, 2016

Harry. so sorry to hear of Kays passing. She will be missed but precious memories of our time together will live on. May God comfort you and the family during this sad time.

Jean Barker

June 8, 2016

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. May your memories comfort your heart; and God help the Elletson family during this time of sorrow. Isa.41:13

C L

June 7, 2016

When we lose a Loved One, they become a memory. Then the memory becomes a treasure. Hold on to those treasures of your Loved One, they will help you during these difficult times. Isa.41:10

Judy

June 7, 2016

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