Kathryn-Caskey-Obituary

Kathryn Ann "Kay" Caskey

Kalamazoo, Michigan

1942 - 2019

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Caskey (Thorson), Kathryn "Kay" Ann 8/15/1942 - 5/5/2019 Kalamazoo Born August 15, 1942, passed away suddenly on May 5, 2019 while running the 40th Borgess 10k. She was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Ellen Machan, brother-in-law Wayne and her parents. Kay is survived by her partner Laurie...

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How sad I was to learn of Kay's passing. She was a bright light to so many who knew her. Many years ago I had the good fortune to supervise Kay at Cass County mental health. She ran an excellent widows support program and assisted many rural seniors. Our paths crossed a few times later and once as I arranged for Kay to come present her juggling to my staff in Flint. It was always a joy to run into Kay and Laurie and hear about their recent projects and travels. My thoughts are with...

A memorable IJA Convention side trip

Kay exuded such a beautiful loving kindness & a caring for others. She brightened & enlightened peoples lives in so many wonderful ways. And my being a Norwegian from the Upper Midwest that loves to laugh we naturally found a common bond.
I am so very grateful for having had the opportunity to enjoy her & Laurie's presence at countless Int'l Jugglers' Association events. We always had such memorable & special times together. Mange tusen takk... may God bless Kay richly.

What a loss to us all! Kay was truly a ray of sunshine, full of life and creative fun. She was a beloved colleague at the Holistic Health program, and my husband Frank and I had great fun swapping travelers' tips and tales with her and Laurie. Her sense of adventure was a reminder to see the world as a place of glorious diversity. My heart goes out to her family, dear friends and especially Laurie. We were all blessed to have had her in our lives.

Kay and her friend Laurie were neighbors to my mother and myself for many years. They always took time to stop in and visit with her, often giving her a momento from their recent trip. My mom greatly enjoyed these visits, as they were kind and gracious to an aging woman. God bless you Kay, you touched our lives.

An extraordinary lady.

Kay's life was as big as her smile! How grateful I feel to have been part of it.