Kay was born to Ed and Hattie Smith in Outlook, Washington on January 15, 1941. She later married Buford, her life long husband of 61 years, in 1959. They eventually settled in Shoreline where they raised their two daughters, Kim and Kelly. In spite of many health challenges over her lifetime, she created a successful cottage business, Rainy Day Friends, and sold her adorable home decorations, mainly hand-sewn stuffed Santas, snowmen, and other dolls. She loved selling these at craft bazaars and shops. Her creativity took many forms in her life, including cooking, work with ceramics, a beautifully decorated home, and involvement with church activities.
She loved visiting the Oregon Coast every summer for many years and had many favorite spots to visit there with each trip. Her love for Jesus was an important part of her life and she tried to make the most of every opportunity to talk with those in need of hope wherever she went.
Kay’s family:
Buford Fearing (husband)
Kim Gatz (daughter)
Kelly Zinkus (daughter)
Hattie Smith (mother, deceased)
Ed Smith (father, deceased)
Don Smith (brother)
Ken Smith (brother, deceased)
Phyllis Smith (sister-in-law)
Judy Smith (sister-in-law, deceased)
Sarah Dempsen (granddaughter)
Andrew Gatz (grandson)
Austen Gatz (grandson)
Zachary Nelson (grandson)
Samuel Gatz (grandson)
Adelaide, Amelia, and Rosemary Dempsen (great-granddaughters)
Along with other cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Interment will happen privately at a later date in Kennewick, Washington.
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