Helen Kay Eaton, always known as Kay, was born June 2, 1934, in Boulder City, Nevada to Bruce and Mary Eaton. She graduated from Boulder City High School. She then attended the University of Nevada in Reno as a Harold’s Club Scholar, receiving a bachelor’s degree in education. In 1956, she married James Roderic Hettinger of Fallon, Nevada. They were married at the Grace Community Church in Boulder City, and one year later were sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake City Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Kay and Jim moved from Wells, Nevada to Las Vegas, Nevada; to Cypress, California; to Placentia, California; to Petersburg, Illinois; to Marion, Ohio; then back to Southern California before finally settling down in their native Nevada in 1987. Kay taught school for several years, but mostly devoted her life to her family and dear friends.
Kay is preceded in death by her husband, Jim, and her daughter, Diane Kay. While spending every moment serving others, she has looked forward, with joyful anticipation, to reunions on the other side. She is survived by her four sons: Glen, his children Marisa, Daniel, and Jared (Socorro, their mother); Kyle (Barbara), their children Andrew, Reid, Mary Claire, Madi, and Sam; John (Lisa), their children Holland, Graham, and Quincey; and Mark (Toni), their children Chris, Sarah, Adam, Blake, and Josh. There are also six great-grandchildren.
Kay was a generous, caring individual who touched the lives of countless individuals. She was both brilliant and humble. She served faithfully and lovingly in many capacities at church and in the community. Her devotion to her Savior was evident in the way she lived her life. She was always available to teach, listen, comfort, and provide an endless array of homemade goodies. Kay enjoyed life. Her home was enthusiastically festooned to celebrate every season of the year, and her garden was a work of art. Her greatest joy was found in spending time with her family and friends. Her energy, devotion, and love will be greatly missed.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. at the LDS Church on 7670 S. Bruce St, Las Vegas, NV 89123. Kay will be buried at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City.
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