Katharine Deldee Andrews

Katharine Deldee (Prestwich) Andrews

Born February 28, 1936 in Boise, Idaho passed away August 7, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona at 84 years young. Her absolute most important blessing has been the shared love of her dearest Albert, who proceeded her in death; wonderful children: Stephen Andrews, Amy Peterson (John), Sarah Andrews-Blanchard (Sam), Kristin McMahon (Christopher). Treasured grandchildren: Julie Sullivan (Steven), Zachariah Peterson (Annie), Daniel Peterson (Courtney), Jacob McMahon, Alexandra McMahon, Emily McMahon and Great-Grand Children: Brody, Zoie, and Liam Sullivan.

Schooling: A Graduate of the University of Idaho in 1958, member of the Tri-Delta Sorority and Phi Upsilon Omicron Home Economics Honorary. She used her degree to teach Home Economics in Hawthorne, NV and Kindergarten in Bellaire, TX.

Community: Kay was an active member at the Church of Litchfield Park and over the years served as Sunday school and Adult church Teacher, Superintendent of Sunday School Program, Served on the Board of Directors, Pastor/Parish Relations Committee, Chairman or Co-Chairman for numerous committees, Liturgist, and Delegate to International Council of Community Churches. She was Brownie Troop Leader, Boy Scout Den Mother, and West Valley Fine Arts Ball Chairman. She actively served for the Maricopa Medical Society as Medical Alliance President and other officer and committee positions throughout her years. Both she and Al served with the Medical Society of the United States & Mexico, and the Pediatric Medical Society of the United States and Ireland. Kay belonged to Toastmasters and held the rank of "Able Toastmaster." She was an active member of the Agua Fria Unit, AZ State Association National Association of Parliamentarians, and a member of the American Institute of Parliamentarians.

Family activities and travel were a big part of her life and she has been blessed with many dear friends over the years for which she was truly thankful. She enjoyed designing and building her own home in Litchfield Park with husband Al and having it featured in Woman's Day magazine. Kay loved decorating for the holidays and entertaining. She would make homemade crafts, gifts, and desserts. She is a published author and spent her last days finishing her second book. Kay was loved and will be missed by all whose lives she touched.

Due to current Covid-19 situation we will not be having a public service. A celebration of Kay's life will be streamed on Wed. Sept 16th, 1 pm on Facebook. In lieu of flowers the family has requested checks/donations to be made in Kay's behalf to the Sunday School/Youth Program @ the Church at Litchfield Park, 300 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park; Arizona 85340.