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Kay Rostrom Obituary
Kay Ann Rostrom was born January 29, 1960 in Seattle, WA, passed away peacefully at her home in Vernal, UT on August 24, 2025.
Kay loved crafting, games and music. She will be remembered by all as a cheerful, generous, good-humored, and devoted mother, friend, and church member.
She always worked hard to make life comfortable, beautiful, and fun for her family.
Kay is survived by her children; Christopher (Molly) Rostrom, Valerie Rostrom, Jennifer Rostrom, Hannah Rostrom, 3 grandchildren; Gabriel, Arlo, and Avery, her siblings; Clark and Jim Bellessa, and Patty Groesbeck.
She is preceded in death by her brother, David Bellessa, Nephew, Chad Bellessa, mom Jeanne Bellessa, and father, James Bellessa.
Kay will be buried Friday, September 5,, 2025 at 3:30 PM at the Maeser Fairview Cemetery, with Memorial Services held Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 12 Noon at the Rock Point LDS Chapel (2575 N 1500 W).
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15 E 100 N, Vernal, UT 84078
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