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Kay (Waines) Bowyer Cress, age 71, was born in Shelby Ohio August 12, 1946 and passed away May 10, 2018 in Spokane WA. The daughter of Jack and Maxine Waines who predeceased her. They came to Spokane when Kay was a young girl and lived on the South Hill where her family were members of Manito Methodist Church. Kay attended Jefferson Elementary, Sacajawea Junior High and graduated from Lewis & Clark High School in 1964 where she was a member of Ti-Girls. The majority of her employment career was with Manito Country Club and School District 81 where she was an Admin. Asst. Kay was a fun-loving person who excelled at sports – especially softball which she played until she was 42 years of age. The winter would bring ski season which she also enjoyed. Her last ski trip was to Sun Valley Idaho a year ago to ski with her grandchildren Mattison and Travis. She enjoyed the summers at Loon and Newman Lakes with family and friends . Kay was feisty, energetic and loving, always having a kind word and a smile. Following her diagnosis with Pancreatic Cancer nearly 3 years ago she became a fighter with her spiritual beliefs and encouragement for others with cancer. Kay had many close friends, some for over 60 years, who visited with her and reminisced in her final days. Survived by two daughters, Christine Bowyer Richter, husband Matt, grandchildren Travis & Mattison and Shelly Bowyer Kruger, husband Ken and grandchildren Logan and Carson. Also survived by her sisters, Cheryl and Tami and brother Brad. She will be so greatly missed by her family and numerous friends.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 30th 10:00 am at Manito United Methodist Church, 3220 S. Grand Blvd and a gathering after at the Park Inn (P.I.), 103 West 9th Avenue, Spokane.
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Robert Newton Blair
How sad. Kay was quite an energetic and lovely person. I remember a very fun ski trip to Whitefish in our senior year. Bob Blair
Candy Tiffany (Enquist)
I did not know Kay well...mainly through Ti-Girls. I do know,however, she fought hard in the last few years and I certainly admire her strength and determination. Bless you, Kay!
Carolyn Jean Hickey (Miller)
I so enjoyed Kay because she was spunky, always a smile and encouraging to others even when they had trials of divorce, losses in your family and even when she had her own griefs. I send sincere condolences to her family and will miss you Kay and so thank you for time at reunion and always have your footprints that touched alot of us.
Robin Rae Barcus (Oos)
I am very sorry to hear of Kay's passing. I know she has been extremely ill. She was always friendly and fun to be with. Too many classmates are passing...yikes.
Lynda Kay Moylan (Koch)
Getting to know Kay during the reunion commitee meetings was great. She looked as beautiful now as she did in high school. She will be missed.
William Lowell Yeend
Kay. What a sweetheart. We were good friends in high school, but I really got to know Kay when my wife was diagnosed with the same nasty disease Kay died from, pancreatic cancer. Our mutual friend, Don Johnson, suggested I call Kay for some insight and support. I did. Even though my wife, Cammy, had only met Kay briefly at a reunion or two, the two of them would talk for an hour or more. Kay was very encouoraging about the possibility of "living with" a terminal diagnosis. I was amazed at her concern and interest in Cammy's condition and progress. So selfless and generous. That generousness says a lot about Kay's character. I was privileged to visit her in Spokane the week before she died. She smiled when I reminisced about the "good old days," and gave me a big hug as I was leaving. I am so happy to have known her. I wish I had kept closer touch through the years.
Christen (Chris) Hastie (Hearn)
I am so sorry to hear the news of Kay's passing. I know that pancreatic cancer is a hard one to beat, but I thought if anyone could do it, Kay could. I so admired her courage over the last several years and wish I could have seen her in person during that time. We had so much fun in Biology at LC, dissecting frogs, etc. We looked like Mutt and Jeff when we walked down the hall together. I was 5'10" and I think Kay was about 5' nothing. That's how I'll always remember her: tiny, fierce and full of energy. Rest in perfect peace, Kay...you deserve it!
Steven Allen Wright
Missing you Kay