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Kathleen Darko-Dean Obituary
Great Falls —Kathleen "Kay" Darko-Dean, 86, of Great Falls, passed away August 31, 2013 of natural causes.
A funeral liturgy will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at 10:00 am with inurnment following at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Kay was born to Clifford and Inez Mae (Cook) Kelly on January 30, 1927 in Elma, Iowa. She was raised and educated in Iowa and moved to Belt, MT after graduating from high school.
In November of 1947 she married her first husband Edward C. Darko in Great Falls, and raised a family with him, he died in 1991. In 1997 Kay married Richard Dean and he died in 2012.
She worked as a licensed practical nurse in the heart unit (CCU) at the Deaconess Hospital until she retired in 1986 after 21 years. After retirement she worked for two years at the Deaconess Skilled Nursing Home and also took care of people in the home hospice care program.
Kay was an avid reader and loved traveling and playing cards. She was a long time member of Holy Spirit Catholic Parish, Catholic Daughters, Cascade County Prison Ministry and an honorary member of Winnebago International Travelers "WIT".
She is survived by her son Douglas (Vicky) Darko of Great Falls; a daughter Beverly (Dee) Lichty of Jacksonville, FL; four grandchildren Erin (Brett) Wombold, Sean (Becky) Darko, Leanna Darko and Tara Lichty, two step grandchildren Brett and Daniel Lichty, seven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by both of her husbands, parents, sons Craig Darko, Kelly Darko, great granddaughter Daytona Darko, brothers Jack Kelly, Ronald Kelly, Noel Kelly, and a sister Beverly Kelly.
Memorials are suggested to Peace Hospice of Montana, 1101-26th St. S., Great Falls, MT 59405 or Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 201-44th St. S., Great Falls, MT 59405
Condolences for the family may be left at www.schniderfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Kathleen Darko-Dean
September 10, 2013
Kay's Family: You each have our sympathy at your earthly loss of this lovely lady. May your memories be golden and may you follow well the path of peace and service she followed during her life. Know that the Holy Spirit goes before you to offer comfort and peace. You are in our prayers.
Calvary Chapel of Great Falls
Proverbs 31:25-31
Teri March
September 4, 2013
Doug, Bev, and family.......sorry for your loss of a great lady. She was a truly amazing lady who welcomed me to her family as one of her own. I will miss her.........
Leanna Darko
September 4, 2013
Grandma Kay, I will always remember you at your best. You were the most amazing caring lady and always sought out the best in people. I have many childhood memories of a wonderful grandma playing bored games, making cookies, dressing up and giant bubble bathes. You always had great values and morels and I am glad I had a woman like you to instill these things in me as a young child! I love you so much gram and hope you get to hug and kiss my dad and grandpa Ed for me!!
Ellen Lichty
September 3, 2013
Doug, Bev., and family, I have so many great memories of Kay from the trips to Montana years ago and from her trips to Minnesota in more recent years. Always loved her laugh and spirit!! (and of course her red hair)
Kay and my Mom, Betty, can play cards together again as they are both now at peace. Hugs, Ellen Lichty
Heather O'Meara
September 3, 2013
Doug, Bev and Family...You're all in my thoughts and prayers and I'm just a phonecall away if you need anything at all. Auntie Kay...I miss you dearly. Lots of Love and Fond Memories....Heather
September 3, 2013
Grandma, We love you and miss you!!! Rest in Peace.
Erin, Brett, Wade, and Mackenzie Wombold
Rosanne Pipinich
September 3, 2013
Sorry for your loss. My mom,Rose,worked with Kay for a long time. Kay used to call her "Pip"
Koleen Loucks
September 3, 2013
Doug, Bev and dear family I will miss my loving Auntie and was so glad to see her in July. Mom was also thankful to see her and is sad to know her sister-in-law has gone but is happy she is with our Lord and the family she has sorely missed. The whole family sends their love and prayers to you all. Ken also sends his love. Wish we could be there to give you lots of hugs and support but know we are there in spirit. God Bless you and bring you much comfort.
sean darko family
September 3, 2013
Grandma you will forever be in our hearts, love and miss you
September 3, 2013
Dear Bev & Doug, I have such fond memories of your mother during my school age years at your house and Seeley Lake! She was a special lady. A mother's love is like no other. She is now at peace and peace be with you too! With Love, Diane Boland Westmoreland
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