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Kay Leslie <I>Straith</I> Logan

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Kay Leslie Straith Logan

Birth
Mount Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan, USA
Death
12 May 2016 (aged 78)
Rochester, Oakland County, Michigan, USA
Burial
Beverly Hills, Oakland County, Michigan, USA Add to Map
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Age 78 at her home where she has been loving cared for by her family. Kay was born October 21, 1937, in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, the daughter of James Leslie and Mary Dorothy (Priestap) Straith. She married James A. Logan on October 6, 1956, and he preceded her in death on January 12, 1984. Kay was employed for many years as an Administrative Assistant for Knight Industries in Auburn Hills, Michigan, until her retirement on February 19, 1998. She loved to golf and was a member of several golf leagues throughout her life. Kay was a supporter of animal rights and volunteered often at the Michigan Humane Society; was a regular volunteer with Meals on Wheels as well as OPC. She loved to spend time with girlfriends at the casinos and almost always came back as a winner! Kay had a magnet personality and would light up any room that she walked into. Survivors include her loving companion of 13 years, Gary Benner of Rochester, MI; her daughters: Leslie (Ken) Hacker of Troy, Michigan; Sandra (Chris) Janowiak of Ypsilanti; five grandchildren: Hillary (fiancee` Jeff Raymond), Jamie Hacker, Christopher Janowiak, Geoff (fiancé Mary Hodnicki), and Kelsey Janowiak; two sisters: Marilyn Gravlin of Auburn Hills, MI and Sue (Jim) Kelleher of Pennsylvania; her best friend of 50 years, Jane Erhart and Jane's daughter, Patty (Rick) Nessel who was like a daughter to her; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; her only son, James A. Logan Jr. on September 22, 1983, and two brothers, Murray Straith and Jim Straith. Funeral service will be celebrated on Monday, May 16, 2016 at 1:30 P.M. at the Wessels-Wilk Funeral Home 23690 Woodward Avenue in Pleasant Ridge Burial will follow at the Acacia Park Cemetery in Beverly Hills Contributions in Kay’s memory may be made to the Michigan Humane Society. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home where the family will receive friends on Sunday from 4:00 P.M till 8:00 P.M. and on Monday from 1:00 P.M. until time of the service at 1:30 P.M.
Age 78 at her home where she has been loving cared for by her family. Kay was born October 21, 1937, in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, the daughter of James Leslie and Mary Dorothy (Priestap) Straith. She married James A. Logan on October 6, 1956, and he preceded her in death on January 12, 1984. Kay was employed for many years as an Administrative Assistant for Knight Industries in Auburn Hills, Michigan, until her retirement on February 19, 1998. She loved to golf and was a member of several golf leagues throughout her life. Kay was a supporter of animal rights and volunteered often at the Michigan Humane Society; was a regular volunteer with Meals on Wheels as well as OPC. She loved to spend time with girlfriends at the casinos and almost always came back as a winner! Kay had a magnet personality and would light up any room that she walked into. Survivors include her loving companion of 13 years, Gary Benner of Rochester, MI; her daughters: Leslie (Ken) Hacker of Troy, Michigan; Sandra (Chris) Janowiak of Ypsilanti; five grandchildren: Hillary (fiancee` Jeff Raymond), Jamie Hacker, Christopher Janowiak, Geoff (fiancé Mary Hodnicki), and Kelsey Janowiak; two sisters: Marilyn Gravlin of Auburn Hills, MI and Sue (Jim) Kelleher of Pennsylvania; her best friend of 50 years, Jane Erhart and Jane's daughter, Patty (Rick) Nessel who was like a daughter to her; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; her only son, James A. Logan Jr. on September 22, 1983, and two brothers, Murray Straith and Jim Straith. Funeral service will be celebrated on Monday, May 16, 2016 at 1:30 P.M. at the Wessels-Wilk Funeral Home 23690 Woodward Avenue in Pleasant Ridge Burial will follow at the Acacia Park Cemetery in Beverly Hills Contributions in Kay’s memory may be made to the Michigan Humane Society. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home where the family will receive friends on Sunday from 4:00 P.M till 8:00 P.M. and on Monday from 1:00 P.M. until time of the service at 1:30 P.M.


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  • Created by: Jim Ditton
  • Added: May 14, 2016
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/162572078/kay_leslie-logan: accessed ), memorial page for Kay Leslie Straith Logan (21 Oct 1937–12 May 2016), Find a Grave Memorial ID 162572078, citing Acacia Park Cemetery, Beverly Hills, Oakland County, Michigan, USA; Maintained by Jim Ditton (contributor 46569765).