Sharon "Kay" Van Sant 1940 - 2010 Sharon "Kay" Van Sant, 70, of Bakersfield passed away Friday, October 15, at the UCLA Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. Our most giving and loving mother, sister, aunt and friend slipped from our arms to enter peace forever. Our dearly-loved, "Mimi" was born in Hiawatha, Kansas on March 7, 1940, daughter of Charles William Hillary Noyes and Mary Gertrude (Brooke) Noyes. She was the 7th child born on the 7th day and her family and friends all knew that the number "7" played an integral part of her daily life. If you were to tell her your birth date, address or phone number, she always had a way to somehow, make those numbers add up to her lucky number "7"; thus, making it lucky for you! Her loving heart and energy were focused on her 3 children, 5 grandchildren and great grandson, whom she loved dearly and they all returned that love. She married her beloved Garry Van Sant in 1974 and they remained life partners and best friends to the very end. She attended East High School and loved dancing the night away with her "swing" at their reunions throughout the years. She owned and operated her tax business, Brass Tax, for almost 40 years. Many of her clients became like family to her. Her favorite pastimes were sitting with her coffee and ciggy and "yaking" on the phone for hours to sisters Emma and Betty and many others. She loved gardening, and playing the "ponies" at the fairgrounds with all her bettin buddies. Her favorite charity was St. Jude's to which she gladly gave generously and often. She is survived by husband, Garry Van Sant; daughters, Robin Black, Sheryl Zolnowski and husband Paul; son, Brandon Pitts and wife Denise; brothers, Bob Noyes and wife Adrienne, Paul Noyes and wife Shiela; grandkids, Chris Black and wife Jenny, Casey Black, Jacob Cowen, Brooke Pitts, Nicole Zolnowski; great-grandson, Nolan Langley; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Kay was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Mary Glass and Charles Noyes; sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Grady Fulce; brother and sister-in-law, Fran and Joyce Noyes; sister and brother-in-law, Emma and Doug Hudson; sister-in-law, Betty Joy Noyes; and Aunt Helen and Rupert Guy. Viewing will be Wednesday, Oct. 20, from 4-8 p.m., with a Chapel service on Thursday, Oct. 21, at 10:00 a.m. at Greenlawn Mortuary Chapel, 3700 River Blvd. Interment will follow. www.bakersfield.com/obits

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Published by Bakersfield Californian on Oct. 19, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Sharon Van Sant

8 Entries

Lynette Kennedy

November 4, 2010

Dear Kay "Mimi,"

I can't thank you enough for all the loving support and wonderful memories you have given me. You were there during some of my most precious years growing up, the years when I was learning how to be a young lady and what a role model I had in you. I so loved your sense of humor, your strength and your generosity. You inspired us all to learn as much as possible and make all our dreams come true because you knew we could :) I always knew those of us who had you in our corner were truly blessed. Know that all the good you have done in this world will live forever in those of us who learned from you and who will continue to pass your teachings on.

It makes me smile to remember coming by your house for those awesome butter finger pies. I still have no idea how you always seemed to make them so well. Then there was that time I was actually finishing up my college applications at your house and even through the stress you were so positive and supportive. Thank you a thousand times for everything. You will be truly missed by my family and I (my Grandmother always thought you were a total fit with her and her sister hahahaha). We all send our love and blessings.

paula kay noyes

October 24, 2010

Aunt Kay
you always had a smile on your face and always a story to tell, usally about some mischief or practical joke that involved my daddy.You brought alot of people love and happiness and wonderful memories that will never be forgotten. You will truly be missed but forever in our heartsand meomeries.

Sandi

October 22, 2010

Aunt "K"
Our lives go on without you but nothing is the same, we have to hide our heartache when someone speaks your name. Sad are the hearts that love you,
silent are the tears that fall, living without you is the hardest part of all.
You did so many things for us, your heart was so kind and true and when we needed someone we could always count on you. The special years will not return; when we were all together, but with the love in our hearts...you walk with us forever.

If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever. Please give my Grandma a hug and kiss for me.
Love,

Robin Black

October 21, 2010

I can see you now with a cup of coffee,a cig, and sitting around Grannys kitchen table with Aunt Betty, Granny Aunt Emma Uncle Fran, Aunt Helen and all the others that I have missed for so long. You gave me the most wonderful memories to hold in my heart so that each time you cross my mind a little smile will be there because of you. You will be dearly missed but never, ever forgotten. Thanks for the memories Your loving daughter Robin

The Day God Called You Home

Dee Dee Morris

October 19, 2010

Rest in Peace my dear Auntie Kay. I will miss you, but I know you are now "Back on the Phone". I pray for your family and friends to find the strength to continue their lives without you. I know you will always be in our hearts. I know how you love poems so, here is one for you my dear.

The day God called you home

God looked around his garden
And He found an empty place.
He then looked down upon this earth,
And saw your tired face.

He put his arms around you
And lifted you to rest.
God's garden must be beautiful
He always takes the best.

He knew that you were suffering
He knew you were in pain
He knew that you would never
Get well on earth again.

He saw that the road was getting rough.
And the hills are hard to climb,
So He closed your weary eyelids
And whispered "Peace be thine".

It broke our hearts to lose you
But you didn't go alone
For part of us went with you
That day that God called you home

steven noyes

October 19, 2010

Thank you for all the wonderful memories,the good advice, and the shoulder to cry on. You will be dearly missed and eternally loved.

Denise Pitts

October 19, 2010

I am blessed to have known and loved such a courageous, caring, and loving woman. Thank you Mom for allowing me to be your "angel", I already miss you more than words can describe but know how lucky I am to have a big part of you live on in our little angel Brookie. Thank you for always being you because you Mom are One of a Kind.
Love Always and Forever,
Your Angel Denise

Denise Pitts

October 19, 2010

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