R.I.P. Kay

Kay had been in my life since 1987. Therefore she has had a big impact on my life and I am thankful for her love and wisdom in which helped me become the woman I am today. She treated me not like a daughter in law, but as her true daughter. You always hear people complain about their mother in laws, but you would never hear that from my mouth. I can only hope to be a great mother in law when the day may come and treat them as well as she has treated me these past 28 years. I told her on several occasions that if my two son's Brent and Cody turn out to be only half the man their father (Howard Jr) is they will be great. I was so blessed to be able to take care of her these last few weeks and finally give back to her what she has always given me, love without expecting anything in return. I will honor Kay everyday as I will take her wisdom with me in my everyday life and continue where she left off by loving without judgement and forgiving those that have wronged me. Thank you God for giving the pleasure to me such a wonderful person. I love and will always love you Kay. <3

I can't explain how this women made you feel. She had the biggest heart and the best laugh. I remember her from the time I wads small. She was always such a sweetheart and like a grandma. Also making sure u were poor fed or something to drink. As I got older watching her and Bud together u seen a huge amount of love between them. Before they left for Florida I got to visit a little bit for the first time in a while And she was still a little firecracker, I was dying laughing it was such a good visit. She's a women you could never forget and a women that you had the amazing pleasure of knowing.

I cannot help but smile - I do believe that the frist words that Kay said to me were - "Get off the boat!" It was the beginning of years of friendship, amazing laughs and love. Thanks for the memories that will live on in our lives and everyone who had the honor to know you! Cheers to you Kay, you were an amazing woman!
Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you all. Wish we were closer Bud so you coudl feel the hugs that surround you from a far.
Ruth, Rich and Bryce Blick
Traverse City

Kay sounds like a wonderful woman, and I'm sad I was not able to meet her. I've enjoyed hearing the stories of her that have been told by Anthony, her grandson. My condolences to the family - you are all in my thoughts and prayers. She is a beautiful angel in Heaven now.