Kathleen Theresa Downs
Miss Kay, as she was known to her many friends and family, was born to Margaret Becker and Fred Yenney in Nome the year of the Serum Run. She was the oldest of 6 children: Kay, Alice, Jean, Velma, Fred Jr., and Peggy.
Kay is survived by her sisters and brother, Jean, Velma, Fred Jr., as well as numerous relations, nieces and nephews around the state and outside.
Her Dad, Fred was a fellow who followed the gold rush to Nome. Working in the gold fields he got to know the land very well and during the wartime he was asked to determine where the airfields would be placed. He worked for the CAA, later became the first superintendent of the OLD ALASKAN NATIVE SERVICE HOSPITAL.
Kay had 4 sons: Tommie, Christy, Mark and Larry. Her sons gave her 3 grandsons and 2 granddaughters: Cody, Dillion, Tommy, Hilda and Raya Hope. Kay was married to Duane Downs a Air Force veteran that she met in Anchorage. They later moved to Nebraska then returned to Alaska and bought a lot in Palmer on Finger Lake. Duane passed away during this time. Kay supported her sons by working for AlasCom as a military and public switchboard operator. She was a member of Bristol Bay and Unalakleet Native Corporations. She proudly was related to Frank Degnan of Unalakleet-a signer of the Alaska Native Claims Act. Kay was very involved with her church family, which I think, took in the whole Mat Su! She was involved in 2 prison ministries, a Food and Prayer ministry to the street people in Anchorage, a member of her church's ministry team and a founding member of Alaska Aglow International. The family is very thankful for her many church friends who took care of Kay. Giving her rides, taking her to doctor appointments, church meetings and to visit family and friends in Anchorage. Kay loved life including baseball, banana splits, hot wings, and fishing, God first, family and the USA. Kay's wit and humor will be remembered by many who knew her.
A memorial service will be a Teeland Middle School, 2788 N. Seward Meridian Pkwy., Wasilla, AK on December 15th, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. Reception to follow.
Flowers maybe sent to Northgate Alaska, 2991 Tait Drive, Wasilla, AK. 1-907-864-6701 or in lieu of flowers donations can be made to Blood and Fire Food Bank, 244 S Sylvan Road, #276, Wasilla, AK, or to the Palmer Animal Shelter, 8470 E Chanlyut, Circle, Palmer, AK 99645
Published: Dec. 10, 2019
Mat-Su Valley FRONTIERSMAN
Miss Kay, as she was known to her many friends and family, was born to Margaret Becker and Fred Yenney in Nome the year of the Serum Run. She was the oldest of 6 children: Kay, Alice, Jean, Velma, Fred Jr., and Peggy.
Kay is survived by her sisters and brother, Jean, Velma, Fred Jr., as well as numerous relations, nieces and nephews around the state and outside.
Her Dad, Fred was a fellow who followed the gold rush to Nome. Working in the gold fields he got to know the land very well and during the wartime he was asked to determine where the airfields would be placed. He worked for the CAA, later became the first superintendent of the OLD ALASKAN NATIVE SERVICE HOSPITAL.
Kay had 4 sons: Tommie, Christy, Mark and Larry. Her sons gave her 3 grandsons and 2 granddaughters: Cody, Dillion, Tommy, Hilda and Raya Hope. Kay was married to Duane Downs a Air Force veteran that she met in Anchorage. They later moved to Nebraska then returned to Alaska and bought a lot in Palmer on Finger Lake. Duane passed away during this time. Kay supported her sons by working for AlasCom as a military and public switchboard operator. She was a member of Bristol Bay and Unalakleet Native Corporations. She proudly was related to Frank Degnan of Unalakleet-a signer of the Alaska Native Claims Act. Kay was very involved with her church family, which I think, took in the whole Mat Su! She was involved in 2 prison ministries, a Food and Prayer ministry to the street people in Anchorage, a member of her church's ministry team and a founding member of Alaska Aglow International. The family is very thankful for her many church friends who took care of Kay. Giving her rides, taking her to doctor appointments, church meetings and to visit family and friends in Anchorage. Kay loved life including baseball, banana splits, hot wings, and fishing, God first, family and the USA. Kay's wit and humor will be remembered by many who knew her.
A memorial service will be a Teeland Middle School, 2788 N. Seward Meridian Pkwy., Wasilla, AK on December 15th, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. Reception to follow.
Flowers maybe sent to Northgate Alaska, 2991 Tait Drive, Wasilla, AK. 1-907-864-6701 or in lieu of flowers donations can be made to Blood and Fire Food Bank, 244 S Sylvan Road, #276, Wasilla, AK, or to the Palmer Animal Shelter, 8470 E Chanlyut, Circle, Palmer, AK 99645
Published: Dec. 10, 2019
Mat-Su Valley FRONTIERSMAN
Kathleen Theresa Downs
Miss Kay, as she was known to her many friends and family, was born to Margaret Becker and Fred Yenney in Nome the year of the Serum Run. She was the oldest of 6 children: Kay, Alice, Jean, Velma, Fred Jr., and Peggy.
Kay is survived by her sisters and brother, Jean, Velma, Fred Jr., as well as numerous relations, nieces and nephews around the state and outside.
Her Dad, Fred was a fellow who followed the gold rush to Nome. Working in the gold fields he got to know the land very well and during the wartime he was asked to determine where the airfields would be placed. He worked for the CAA, later became the first superintendent of the OLD ALASKAN NATIVE SERVICE HOSPITAL.
Kay had 4 sons: Tommie, Christy, Mark and Larry. Her sons gave her 3 grandsons and 2 granddaughters: Cody, Dillion, Tommy, Hilda and Raya Hope. Kay was married to Duane Downs a Air Force veteran that she met in Anchorage. They later moved to Nebraska then returned to Alaska and bought a lot in Palmer on Finger Lake. Duane passed away during this time. Kay supported her sons by working for AlasCom as a military and public switchboard operator. She was a member of Bristol Bay and Unalakleet Native Corporations. She proudly was related to Frank Degnan of Unalakleet-a signer of the Alaska Native Claims Act. Kay was very involved with her church family, which I think, took in the whole Mat Su! She was involved in 2 prison ministries, a Food and Prayer ministry to the street people in Anchorage, a member of her church's ministry team and a founding member of Alaska Aglow International. The family is very thankful for her many church friends who took care of Kay. Giving her rides, taking her to doctor appointments, church meetings and to visit family and friends in Anchorage. Kay loved life including baseball, banana splits, hot wings, and fishing, God first, family and the USA. Kay's wit and humor will be remembered by many who knew her.
A memorial service will be a Teeland Middle School, 2788 N. Seward Meridian Pkwy., Wasilla, AK on December 15th, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. Reception to follow.
Flowers maybe sent to Northgate Alaska, 2991 Tait Drive, Wasilla, AK. 1-907-864-6701 or in lieu of flowers donations can be made to Blood and Fire Food Bank, 244 S Sylvan Road, #276, Wasilla, AK, or to the Palmer Animal Shelter, 8470 E Chanlyut, Circle, Palmer, AK 99645
Published: Dec. 10, 2019
Mat-Su Valley FRONTIERSMAN
Miss Kay, as she was known to her many friends and family, was born to Margaret Becker and Fred Yenney in Nome the year of the Serum Run. She was the oldest of 6 children: Kay, Alice, Jean, Velma, Fred Jr., and Peggy.
Kay is survived by her sisters and brother, Jean, Velma, Fred Jr., as well as numerous relations, nieces and nephews around the state and outside.
Her Dad, Fred was a fellow who followed the gold rush to Nome. Working in the gold fields he got to know the land very well and during the wartime he was asked to determine where the airfields would be placed. He worked for the CAA, later became the first superintendent of the OLD ALASKAN NATIVE SERVICE HOSPITAL.
Kay had 4 sons: Tommie, Christy, Mark and Larry. Her sons gave her 3 grandsons and 2 granddaughters: Cody, Dillion, Tommy, Hilda and Raya Hope. Kay was married to Duane Downs a Air Force veteran that she met in Anchorage. They later moved to Nebraska then returned to Alaska and bought a lot in Palmer on Finger Lake. Duane passed away during this time. Kay supported her sons by working for AlasCom as a military and public switchboard operator. She was a member of Bristol Bay and Unalakleet Native Corporations. She proudly was related to Frank Degnan of Unalakleet-a signer of the Alaska Native Claims Act. Kay was very involved with her church family, which I think, took in the whole Mat Su! She was involved in 2 prison ministries, a Food and Prayer ministry to the street people in Anchorage, a member of her church's ministry team and a founding member of Alaska Aglow International. The family is very thankful for her many church friends who took care of Kay. Giving her rides, taking her to doctor appointments, church meetings and to visit family and friends in Anchorage. Kay loved life including baseball, banana splits, hot wings, and fishing, God first, family and the USA. Kay's wit and humor will be remembered by many who knew her.
A memorial service will be a Teeland Middle School, 2788 N. Seward Meridian Pkwy., Wasilla, AK on December 15th, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. Reception to follow.
Flowers maybe sent to Northgate Alaska, 2991 Tait Drive, Wasilla, AK. 1-907-864-6701 or in lieu of flowers donations can be made to Blood and Fire Food Bank, 244 S Sylvan Road, #276, Wasilla, AK, or to the Palmer Animal Shelter, 8470 E Chanlyut, Circle, Palmer, AK 99645
Published: Dec. 10, 2019
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