For 28 years, Kay was a dedicated employee to Cash's Realty in Tigard. Her title was bookkeeper, but most would have considered her the person who ran the show.
Kay's favorite pastimes were working in her yard, traveling and spending time with her family. She also was a member of the Eastern Star and President of Senior Babe Ruth Valley League for several years.
Kay is survived by her children Patricia (Rob) Durkee, Steven (Tamela) Gation, Debra Balsiger, and Guy Gation; her grandchildren, Rhianan (Nathan) Ewer, Stephanie Durkee, McKensie Gation, Stacey Gation, Jeff Gation, Sean Balsiger and Jake Balsiger; her great-grandchildren, Sedona Hamilton, Shore Windsor, and many grand-dogs. Kay is preceded in death by her son, David Gation.