Kay passed away unexpectedly on April 16, 2021. Kay was born to the late Donald and Wanda Shafer on February 26, 1949. Kay grew up in Wayland, Michigan where she graduated from Wayland Union High School and continued her education at Western Michigan (College) University. After graduating from WMU, she taught business classes at both Godwin High School and Kelloggsville High School. Kay's last teaching years were spent teaching alternative education for South Kent-Godwin Community Education. Kay so enjoyed teaching the high school completion classes for pregnant teens and business training classes for adults. Sadly, Kay had to retire earlier than planned from teaching due to Parkinson's disease.
Kay walked down her high school graduation aisle in 1967 and her wedding aisle in 1972 with the love of her life, Wayne Moore. Wayne and Kay just celebrated 49 years of marriage on March 3rd. Kay's family came first, and she especially lit up when she talked about her sons and grandchildren. Kay enjoyed sewing, baking, cooking, canning and her beautiful flower gardens. Kay will be remembered for her deep love for family and friends, her caring and giving spirit, and passion for teaching.
Left to cherish Kay's sweet memory are her beloved husband and caregiver, Wayne Moore; son, Michael Moore, and grandson, Wyatt Moore; son, Steven Moore (Karie), and granddaughter, Makayla Moore; siblings Karen Hendrick (Jerry), Don Shafer, Jr., Ronald Shafer (Judy), Douglas Shafer (Chris); sister-in-law, Renee Baareman (Tony); and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Visitation will be held from 2 - 4 p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at CrossWind Community Church, 1683 142nd Ave., Dorr, Michigan 49323. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at CrossWind Community Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Health Hauenstein Neurosciences - for Parkinson's research or Wayland Area Ambulance. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online www.kubiakcookdorr.com.
"I'm Fine" - Kay
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