01/17/1924-08/02/2011
Kay Quinby, age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011 in Bellingham. Kay was born January 17, 1924 in Bellingham to William and Ella (Little) Martin. She married Robert Quinby on January 16, 1948, and they welcomed their only child Sally into the world in 1957. Kay and Bob were members of the Elks Lodge #194, BGCC and the Bellingham Yacht Club. Kay’s faith was important to her and in later years she attended Northlake Community Church. Kay had an active social life and loved to entertain family and friends. She enjoyed her weekly bridge games and her monthly BHS class of 1942 lunches. She is survived by her daughter Sally (Larry) Lewis, grandchildren Ty (Danielle) Cook, Aaron Cook and Sarah Cook, Sarah’s son Kason, sister Mary Lou Westman, sister-in-law Barb (Ken) Imus, and many loving friends and relatives. Visitation will be held at Westford on Tuesday, August 16th from 3-5 PM. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, August 17th at 11 AM at Westford Funeral Home followed by a reception across the street at Westford’s Broadway Hall. Committal will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Society of Washington, 1308 Meador Ave # C1, Bellingham, WA 98229 or to Whatcom Hospice, 800 East Chestnut Street, Ste 1C, Bellingham, WA 98225. Kay’s family wishes to thank the caregivers at the Cottage at Highgate for all of their love and care.
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