Kathleen G. Dayton, 51, of Phoenix, AZ passed away with her loving husband Darren by her side on December 6, 2014 after a courageous battle with liver cancer over the past several years. She left us much too soon, and is survived by her husband Darren and two lovely daughters, Amanda & Andrea of Phoenix; parents, Ronald & Carol Kelly, sister Laura and niece Katie all of San Bernardino, CA. Kathy was a lifelong nurse, using her gifts in various medical arenas, including dialysis, clinical research, hematology, hospice, and endoscopy. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, photography and all things in the great outdoors. She was an avid Arizona Coyotes hockey fan. A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, December 13, at 10:00 a.m. at First Christian Church, 6750 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix, AZ., 602-246-9206.