Kathryn Ellen Hershey departed this life January 9th 2019. Devoted wife of Charles, and loving mother of David and Andrew. Kay was a graduate of Doane College and went on to receive masters degree from Catholic University in Washington D.C. Early in Kay's life she developed a love of reading and books which led her to choosing a career field as a librarian, first as a children's librarian in Crete Ne. and later working for Metropolitan Community College as the Director of library services, in Omaha N.E.
Kay's love of the simple pleasures in life kept her closely connected to her roots. Her family was the joy of her life. She was an avid gardener, an amazing baker, and a fearless front paddle in any canoe in whitewater. She always enjoyed the quiet moments of watching the birds from her backyard deck.
For most of 40yrs she made the trip to Pawleys Island S.C. ,for the annual Family reunion. The arrogantly shabby life style of the beach suited her.
Her simple and complex time on earth defies enough words except to say that Kay leaves behind an incredibly close-knit family that is now missing a fundamental and irreplaceable piece. What remains is the collective memory of her war...[more]