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thrown by Hussmann. It was a marvelous tribute to a
woman of marvels.
For Kay, family was everything. Living the roles
of both father and mother, she infused her brood with
her values, her spirituality and her love of life. Always
ready for the next adventure, at age 60 she tried water
skiing. At age 70 she mounted a mule and explored
the Grand Canyon with two of her grandchildren.
Generation to generation, Kay was the guiding light,
walking the talk of love, attending ever more recitals,
ball games and graduations. Each grandchild had the
joy of experiencing the Kay way of life.
Kay lived out her retirement years with the
same dignity, humor and determination that
characterized her entire life. My get up and go got up
and went was her favorite way to describe her slowing
pace. As her physical pain increased and her energy
waned she became more and more centered on her
family. Each visitor was quietly greeted with a smile
and the raised eyebrows that silently asked, What gift
of life are you bringing to me today? Interested in the
smallest details, Kay was saddened by their sorrows
and rejoiced in their joys. With open arms and an