Mary Kay Obituary

Name: Memorial service for Mary Kay
Start: 2019-10-28T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Eureka Elks Lodge

MARY KAY

1934-2019

Mary Anna Kay passed away Oct. 3 at home with family by her side after a 2.5 year journey with pancreatic cancer.
Mary was born to Dorothy Belak June 1934 in Eureka, CA and was a lifelong Eureka resident. She grew up with her mom and sisters and although times might be hard they still have many great memories. She was very happily married to the love of her life, Robert "Bob" Kay for 52 years. Mary loved living in Eureka and treasured spending time with family and friends. She loved gardening, her cocker spaniels, helping others, caring for her home, and spending time with those important to her. Many people remember her as the cheerful and efficient longtime office manager for Thomas Wrigley DDS. She learned to enjoy camping and water skiing with family and traveling throughout the NW with family and friends, especially if trips involved wine, food, shopping, flowers, and beautiful places. In recent years, she celebrated Robert's memory with family trips to Monterey, Napa, Jenner, Bend, Paso Robles, and Coeur d'Alene, creating memories with family. Mary was a hard working volun-teer and helped with Hospice of Humboldt and the Parkinsons Support group in Eureka. Her contagious smile, positive and encouraging personality, willingness to always help, and yummy baked goods will be missed by all who loved and met her.
Mary is survived by her wonderful sister Betty Foster (Mickey) and her children Pamela Gomes (Ron), Kevin Kay (Suzanne), Donald Kay (Deirdre), and David Kay (Mary) and sister Judy Gordon. Her family also included nieces and nephew Sheri Schaal (Mark), Kim Gordon (Steven), Tim Gordon (Kristin), and grandchildren Aaron (Lisa), Ainsley, Rogan, Carrie, Miranda, Jocelyn, Jennifer, and Krystal (Billy).
In lieu of flowers please remember her when you see or feed hummingbirds or make a donation to Hospice of Humboldt, Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, or a charity of your choice. A memorial will be held Monday, Oct. 28,
3-5 pm at the Eureka Elks Lodge, 445 Herrick Road.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Times-Standard from Oct. 11 to Oct. 13, 2019.

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Sheri

October 18, 2020

Cannot believe it's been a year since I've seen your smile, heard your voice and shared a hug. Miss you very much but happy you donty hurt nor feel poorly anymore... Love and hugs till we meet again

Sue Powers

November 3, 2019

I met Mary at the Parkinson's support group. Shortly after, I met her again while she was walking Maddie, and we realized we lived 2 doors from each other. We would meet frequently thereafter and had many wonderful conversations. I admire people who say what they mean and mean what they say: that was Mary. She was a great friend and neighbor; always positive and upbeat, with a smile that could conquer anything. I saw her last in June, and told her that I loved her. She smiled and repeated that back to me. God bless her, and all her friends and family. I deeply mourn our loss.

October 30, 2019

I'm so sorry to hear of Mary's passing. She was a delightful "fixture" of the Henderson Center area. She and Bob would stop and visit when they walked by our house. They were customers at the pharmacy where I worked for so many years all the way back to when she worked for Dr. Wrigley.
She was a wonderful lady and had a contagious smile. I know she will be missed and lovingly remembered. RIP Mary. Jim & Linda Slade.

Lisa, Aaron, & Bailey

October 30, 2019

I will forever treasure our wonderful times together: getting our nails done, shopping, long phone calls, and just spending quality time together. You are missed dearly! I love you so very much grandma!

Kathy Thome

October 26, 2019

My sweet aunt (by marriage). I'll miss her laughter, wise advice, and sense of humor; but mostly, her fun banter with Betty. Our dinners at Gallagher's won't be the same without you. My heart goes out to you all.

Darla Toland

October 12, 2019

Such a sweet photo of a beautiful couple whom my past husband and I had such joy in knowing for 50 plus years. I'm so saddened at the loss of Mary, but I know they are now reunited.
My condolences to Mary's children, grandchildren and family.

October 11, 2019

I met Mary when I was a young girl going to Dr. Wrigley and she was such a wonderful person and every time I would see her over the years I was greeted with a smile and a warm hug. Mary was someone I always looked up to and admired.

My condolences go out to her family!!!

Donna Alexander (Fulton)

Sharon Yost

October 11, 2019

I am so sad to see that Mary has passed. I have enjoyed her bright smiles and cheery personality for many, many years. She had an amazing way of making you feel like the most important person in her day and she never forgot your stories always asking about your children or something you'd shared with her no matter how long ago it had been. She was indeed an incredible woman with a heart as big as the universe. I will miss her.

Sheri Schaal

October 11, 2019

Love and miss you Auntie M....hugs to all the family

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