Carolyn “Kay” Shive Henry, 87, died Friday May 24, 2019 at Cottage Grove Place in Cedar Rapids.
A Celebration of Life will be held 2 p.m., Sunday at First Congregational Church in Cedar Rapids by Rev. Melanie Van Wheelden. A time for fellowship will follow the service from 3 to 5pm at the Church. Teahen Funeral Home is serving the family.
Carolyn “Kay” Shive Henry, was born July 30, 1931, in Patterson, New Jersey, the daughter of Otto and Ray (Seaman) Reiner.
Kay graduated from Bucknell University in 1953 with a degree in education, accepting her first teaching position in Oahu, Hawaii. There Kay met and married James Lindon Shive, a young Navy 2nd Lieutenant, at the Pearl Harbor Church on March 19, 1954. Kay and Jim returned stateside to make their home in the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City area, settling in 1961 at the Cottage Reserve at Lake Macbride.
Kay led a full and lively life raising three children and supporting Jim in growing what is now known as Shive-Hattery Engineers and Architects. Kay taught reading at the Solon grade school and at CEC, an alternative high school in Iowa City. Kay was known for her kind and generous spirit; helping many students not only with reading but with basic life skills. In the early 1980’s Kay completed her Master’s at the University of Iowa.
Kay was an active member of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church serving as an Elder and Stephen’s Minister.
She had a great adventurous spirit which led her to Alaska for dog-sledding and the Caribbean, with husband Jim, to go bareboating with close friends Carol and Dave Brown.
Upon Jim’s untimely death in 1985 Kay remained active giving of her time to the Iowa City Public Library, Hancher Auditorium, SEID, (a non-profit offering economic opportunities for disadvantaged women), and one of the founding members of the Iowa Women’s Foundation.
In 1990 Kay married George Henry, moving to Cedar Rapids. Kay remained a passionate contributor of time and talents at the Indian Creek Nature Center, History Center, Junior League, American Red Cross, the Willis Dady Shelter, P.E.O Chapter HJ, as well as many other community and philanthropic groups. George and Kay shared a spirit for adventure; rafting in Utah and traveling the world. Summers at the Shive family cabin on Lake Vermilion found Kay and George making lunch weekly for staff and volunteers of the American Bear Association, at the Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary in Orr, MN.
Kay was a unique, dynamic and vibrant woman known for her positive and giving nature.
Kay will be deeply missed by the many lives she touched, especially those who survive her including her husband George, daughter Polly (Armond) Pagliai and sons Philip (Cinde) Shive and Mike (Becky) Shive. Grandchildren Tony (Mareike) Pagliai, Jaclyn (Todd) Ewing, Meredith (JD Moore) Shive, Carson Shive and Landon Shive. Great-grandchildren; Judah, Calder, and Ezra Ewing. Adopted daughter from Sweden; Helene (Kenth) Holmgren and family. Nieces Marge Wagenvoord and Kate Frost. Nephew Bill Clark. Survivors also include Jerry (Jennifer) Henry; Jeff (Carolyn) Henry, and their children Kalese (John) Sheldahl and Kestral Henry.
Kay was preceded in death by first husband Jim Shive, her sister Peggy Clark and nephew Mark Shive.
The family would like to thank Unity Point Hospice and Cottage Grove for their compassionate care. Kay’s body has been deeded to the University of Iowa, as was her first husband Jim. Kay's remained to be buried next to Jim's at a later date.
The family requests no flowers. Memorials to be made in Kay’s name to the Iowa City Public Library, the Iowa Women’s Foundation, or charity of your choice.
Memorial Service: Sunday, June 02, 2019, 2:00 PM, First Congregational Church, 361 17th St. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Reception: Sunday, June 02, 2019, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM, First Congregational Church, 361 17th St. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
A Celebration of Life will be held 2 p.m., Sunday at First Congregational Church in Cedar Rapids by Rev. Melanie Van Wheelden. A time for fellowship will follow the service from 3 to 5pm at the Church. Teahen Funeral Home is serving the family.
Carolyn “Kay” Shive Henry, was born July 30, 1931, in Patterson, New Jersey, the daughter of Otto and Ray (Seaman) Reiner.
Kay graduated from Bucknell University in 1953 with a degree in education, accepting her first teaching position in Oahu, Hawaii. There Kay met and married James Lindon Shive, a young Navy 2nd Lieutenant, at the Pearl Harbor Church on March 19, 1954. Kay and Jim returned stateside to make their home in the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City area, settling in 1961 at the Cottage Reserve at Lake Macbride.
Kay led a full and lively life raising three children and supporting Jim in growing what is now known as Shive-Hattery Engineers and Architects. Kay taught reading at the Solon grade school and at CEC, an alternative high school in Iowa City. Kay was known for her kind and generous spirit; helping many students not only with reading but with basic life skills. In the early 1980’s Kay completed her Master’s at the University of Iowa.
Kay was an active member of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church serving as an Elder and Stephen’s Minister.
She had a great adventurous spirit which led her to Alaska for dog-sledding and the Caribbean, with husband Jim, to go bareboating with close friends Carol and Dave Brown.
Upon Jim’s untimely death in 1985 Kay remained active giving of her time to the Iowa City Public Library, Hancher Auditorium, SEID, (a non-profit offering economic opportunities for disadvantaged women), and one of the founding members of the Iowa Women’s Foundation.
In 1990 Kay married George Henry, moving to Cedar Rapids. Kay remained a passionate contributor of time and talents at the Indian Creek Nature Center, History Center, Junior League, American Red Cross, the Willis Dady Shelter, P.E.O Chapter HJ, as well as many other community and philanthropic groups. George and Kay shared a spirit for adventure; rafting in Utah and traveling the world. Summers at the Shive family cabin on Lake Vermilion found Kay and George making lunch weekly for staff and volunteers of the American Bear Association, at the Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary in Orr, MN.
Kay was a unique, dynamic and vibrant woman known for her positive and giving nature.
Kay will be deeply missed by the many lives she touched, especially those who survive her including her husband George, daughter Polly (Armond) Pagliai and sons Philip (Cinde) Shive and Mike (Becky) Shive. Grandchildren Tony (Mareike) Pagliai, Jaclyn (Todd) Ewing, Meredith (JD Moore) Shive, Carson Shive and Landon Shive. Great-grandchildren; Judah, Calder, and Ezra Ewing. Adopted daughter from Sweden; Helene (Kenth) Holmgren and family. Nieces Marge Wagenvoord and Kate Frost. Nephew Bill Clark. Survivors also include Jerry (Jennifer) Henry; Jeff (Carolyn) Henry, and their children Kalese (John) Sheldahl and Kestral Henry.
Kay was preceded in death by first husband Jim Shive, her sister Peggy Clark and nephew Mark Shive.
The family would like to thank Unity Point Hospice and Cottage Grove for their compassionate care. Kay’s body has been deeded to the University of Iowa, as was her first husband Jim. Kay's remained to be buried next to Jim's at a later date.
The family requests no flowers. Memorials to be made in Kay’s name to the Iowa City Public Library, the Iowa Women’s Foundation, or charity of your choice.
Memorial Service: Sunday, June 02, 2019, 2:00 PM, First Congregational Church, 361 17th St. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Reception: Sunday, June 02, 2019, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM, First Congregational Church, 361 17th St. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Carolyn “Kay” Shive Henry, 87, died Friday May 24, 2019 at Cottage Grove Place in Cedar Rapids.
A Celebration of Life will be held 2 p.m., Sunday at First Congregational Church in Cedar Rapids by Rev. Melanie Van Wheelden. A time for fellowship will follow the service from 3 to 5pm at the Church. Teahen Funeral Home is serving the family.
Carolyn “Kay” Shive Henry, was born July 30, 1931, in Patterson, New Jersey, the daughter of Otto and Ray (Seaman) Reiner.
Kay graduated from Bucknell University in 1953 with a degree in education, accepting her first teaching position in Oahu, Hawaii. There Kay met and married James Lindon Shive, a young Navy 2nd Lieutenant, at the Pearl Harbor Church on March 19, 1954. Kay and Jim returned stateside to make their home in the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City area, settling in 1961 at the Cottage Reserve at Lake Macbride.
Kay led a full and lively life raising three children and supporting Jim in growing what is now known as Shive-Hattery Engineers and Architects. Kay taught reading at the Solon grade school and at CEC, an alternative high school in Iowa City. Kay was known for her kind and generous spirit; helping many students not only with reading but with basic life skills. In the early 1980’s Kay completed her Master’s at the University of Iowa.
Kay was an active member of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church serving as an Elder and Stephen’s Minister.
She had a great adventurous spirit which led her to Alaska for dog-sledding and the Caribbean, with husband Jim, to go bareboating with close friends Carol and Dave Brown.
Upon Jim’s untimely death in 1985 Kay remained active giving of her time to the Iowa City Public Library, Hancher Auditorium, SEID, (a non-profit offering economic opportunities for disadvantaged women), and one of the founding members of the Iowa Women’s Foundation.
In 1990 Kay married George Henry, moving to Cedar Rapids. Kay remained a passionate contributor of time and talents at the Indian Creek Nature Center, History Center, Junior League, American Red Cross, the Willis Dady Shelter, P.E.O Chapter HJ, as well as many other community and philanthropic groups. George and Kay shared a spirit for adventure; rafting in Utah and traveling the world. Summers at the Shive family cabin on Lake Vermilion found Kay and George making lunch weekly for staff and volunteers of the American Bear Association, at the Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary in Orr, MN.
Kay was a unique, dynamic and vibrant woman known for her positive and giving nature.
Kay will be deeply missed by the many lives she touched, especially those who survive her including her husband George, daughter Polly (Armond) Pagliai and sons Philip (Cinde) Shive and Mike (Becky) Shive. Grandchildren Tony (Mareike) Pagliai, Jaclyn (Todd) Ewing, Meredith (JD Moore) Shive, Carson Shive and Landon Shive. Great-grandchildren; Judah, Calder, and Ezra Ewing. Adopted daughter from Sweden; Helene (Kenth) Holmgren and family. Nieces Marge Wagenvoord and Kate Frost. Nephew Bill Clark. Survivors also include Jerry (Jennifer) Henry; Jeff (Carolyn) Henry, and their children Kalese (John) Sheldahl and Kestral Henry.
Kay was preceded in death by first husband Jim Shive, her sister Peggy Clark and nephew Mark Shive.
The family would like to thank Unity Point Hospice and Cottage Grove for their compassionate care. Kay’s body has been deeded to the University of Iowa, as was her first husband Jim. Kay's remained to be buried next to Jim's at a later date.
The family requests no flowers. Memorials to be made in Kay’s name to the Iowa City Public Library, the Iowa Women’s Foundation, or charity of your choice.
Memorial Service: Sunday, June 02, 2019, 2:00 PM, First Congregational Church, 361 17th St. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Reception: Sunday, June 02, 2019, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM, First Congregational Church, 361 17th St. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
A Celebration of Life will be held 2 p.m., Sunday at First Congregational Church in Cedar Rapids by Rev. Melanie Van Wheelden. A time for fellowship will follow the service from 3 to 5pm at the Church. Teahen Funeral Home is serving the family.
Carolyn “Kay” Shive Henry, was born July 30, 1931, in Patterson, New Jersey, the daughter of Otto and Ray (Seaman) Reiner.
Kay graduated from Bucknell University in 1953 with a degree in education, accepting her first teaching position in Oahu, Hawaii. There Kay met and married James Lindon Shive, a young Navy 2nd Lieutenant, at the Pearl Harbor Church on March 19, 1954. Kay and Jim returned stateside to make their home in the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City area, settling in 1961 at the Cottage Reserve at Lake Macbride.
Kay led a full and lively life raising three children and supporting Jim in growing what is now known as Shive-Hattery Engineers and Architects. Kay taught reading at the Solon grade school and at CEC, an alternative high school in Iowa City. Kay was known for her kind and generous spirit; helping many students not only with reading but with basic life skills. In the early 1980’s Kay completed her Master’s at the University of Iowa.
Kay was an active member of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church serving as an Elder and Stephen’s Minister.
She had a great adventurous spirit which led her to Alaska for dog-sledding and the Caribbean, with husband Jim, to go bareboating with close friends Carol and Dave Brown.
Upon Jim’s untimely death in 1985 Kay remained active giving of her time to the Iowa City Public Library, Hancher Auditorium, SEID, (a non-profit offering economic opportunities for disadvantaged women), and one of the founding members of the Iowa Women’s Foundation.
In 1990 Kay married George Henry, moving to Cedar Rapids. Kay remained a passionate contributor of time and talents at the Indian Creek Nature Center, History Center, Junior League, American Red Cross, the Willis Dady Shelter, P.E.O Chapter HJ, as well as many other community and philanthropic groups. George and Kay shared a spirit for adventure; rafting in Utah and traveling the world. Summers at the Shive family cabin on Lake Vermilion found Kay and George making lunch weekly for staff and volunteers of the American Bear Association, at the Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary in Orr, MN.
Kay was a unique, dynamic and vibrant woman known for her positive and giving nature.
Kay will be deeply missed by the many lives she touched, especially those who survive her including her husband George, daughter Polly (Armond) Pagliai and sons Philip (Cinde) Shive and Mike (Becky) Shive. Grandchildren Tony (Mareike) Pagliai, Jaclyn (Todd) Ewing, Meredith (JD Moore) Shive, Carson Shive and Landon Shive. Great-grandchildren; Judah, Calder, and Ezra Ewing. Adopted daughter from Sweden; Helene (Kenth) Holmgren and family. Nieces Marge Wagenvoord and Kate Frost. Nephew Bill Clark. Survivors also include Jerry (Jennifer) Henry; Jeff (Carolyn) Henry, and their children Kalese (John) Sheldahl and Kestral Henry.
Kay was preceded in death by first husband Jim Shive, her sister Peggy Clark and nephew Mark Shive.
The family would like to thank Unity Point Hospice and Cottage Grove for their compassionate care. Kay’s body has been deeded to the University of Iowa, as was her first husband Jim. Kay's remained to be buried next to Jim's at a later date.
The family requests no flowers. Memorials to be made in Kay’s name to the Iowa City Public Library, the Iowa Women’s Foundation, or charity of your choice.
Memorial Service: Sunday, June 02, 2019, 2:00 PM, First Congregational Church, 361 17th St. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Reception: Sunday, June 02, 2019, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM, First Congregational Church, 361 17th St. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Family Members
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
See more Shive Henry or Reiner memorials in:
- Oakland Cemetery Shive Henry or Reiner
- Iowa City Shive Henry or Reiner
- Johnson County Shive Henry or Reiner
- Iowa Shive Henry or Reiner
- USA Shive Henry or Reiner
- Find a Grave Shive Henry or Reiner
Explore more
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
