Kay Anderson

Kay D. Anderson, 92, passed away on July 24, 2021. She was born June 11, 1929 in Everett, Washington to Ed and Pearl Ballew. She grew up in Everett and attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, North Junior High, and graduated from Everett High School in 1947. She attended Everett Community College. She was a lifelong learner and was a graduate of the University of Washington's School of Public Affairs, the Institute of Court Management, and IBM's Executive Program for Justice Applications.

 

Kay was preceded in death by her longtime partner Paul Stocker, sister Colleen Zaretzke, grandson Joel Heinzen and son-in-law Hank Stampf. Kay is survived by her sister Andrea Hansen (husband Ed) and 4 children: Jerry Anderson (wife Anna) of Maine, Cyndi Stampf of Texas, Julie Anderson of Arlington and Paula Rivily (husband Thomas) of Kirkland, 3 grandchildren Joshua Anderson, Sarah Anderson, Jacynth Knowles and a great-grandchild Kailie Derose.

 

Kay often said, "I've traveled enough to know that Washington State is where I always want to call home". Kay had an exceptional work ethic. She worked in the berry fields in grade school and in soda fountains during high school. She started her career in the Snohomish Country Clerk's Office and later launched the Welcome Wagon service in Everett becoming District Manager for Washington State. She was elected County Clerk in 1970, a position she held for 25 years, being re-elected 5 times. She was elected President of the Washington State Association of County Clerks and, later, President of the International Association of Clerks, Recorders, Election Officials and Treasurers.

 

She also served on many local, state and national committees and boards dedicated to court improvement and was active in legislation on the state and national level. She was a member of a variety of community organizations and received numerous awards for leadership. She was a member of Normana Lodge, Catholic Daughters and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. When her children were young, she was active in Garden Club, Campfire Girls, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, Little League and PTA.

 

A celebration of life will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, August 2nd, at the Evergreen Funeral Home, 4504 Broadway, a private internment will follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the YWCA of Snohomish County, Catholic Community Services or a charity of your choice.

July 11, 1929 - July 24, 2021