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Kathryn Maryanna “Kay” <I>Steiner</I> Bignall

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Kathryn Maryanna “Kay” Steiner Bignall

Birth
South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA
Death
23 Aug 2006 (aged 84)
Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA
Burial
Tallmadge Township, Ottawa County, Michigan, USA Add to Map
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Kathryn Steiner Bignall went to be with God on Wednesday, August 23. Kay was born in South Bend, Indiana, April 28, 1922 to Ernestine Fox and Charles Steiner. She was valedictorian of her high school class, graduated from the University of Michigan, and married her best friend and love of 60 years, C. Rexford Bignall. She is survived by her husband, her brother, her four children, as well as 10 loving grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Her family will remember her with love as an accomplished and wonderful Wife, Mother, and Grandmother. After raising their family in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Rex and Kay moved to the Phoenix area 31 years ago. Kay was best known in Grand Rapids as a teacher, past president of the Kent County Medical Auxiliary and an independent business owner. Throughout her years in Phoenix, she taught ESOL to adults, was president of the State of Michigan Club, President of the local chapter of American Association of University Women, Directress of the Alter Guild for All Saints of the Desert Episcopal Church, Convener of the Order of St. Luke, a member of the Stephens Ministry and a friend to many.

A memorial service will be held on December 28th, 2006 at All Saints of the Desert Episcopal Church, 9502 W. Hutton Drive, Sun City Arizona 85351. In lieu of Flowers contributions to the Church memorial fund can be made in her name.
Kathryn Steiner Bignall went to be with God on Wednesday, August 23. Kay was born in South Bend, Indiana, April 28, 1922 to Ernestine Fox and Charles Steiner. She was valedictorian of her high school class, graduated from the University of Michigan, and married her best friend and love of 60 years, C. Rexford Bignall. She is survived by her husband, her brother, her four children, as well as 10 loving grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Her family will remember her with love as an accomplished and wonderful Wife, Mother, and Grandmother. After raising their family in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Rex and Kay moved to the Phoenix area 31 years ago. Kay was best known in Grand Rapids as a teacher, past president of the Kent County Medical Auxiliary and an independent business owner. Throughout her years in Phoenix, she taught ESOL to adults, was president of the State of Michigan Club, President of the local chapter of American Association of University Women, Directress of the Alter Guild for All Saints of the Desert Episcopal Church, Convener of the Order of St. Luke, a member of the Stephens Ministry and a friend to many.

A memorial service will be held on December 28th, 2006 at All Saints of the Desert Episcopal Church, 9502 W. Hutton Drive, Sun City Arizona 85351. In lieu of Flowers contributions to the Church memorial fund can be made in her name.


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