Kathlyn Jeanne McMorran
McMorran, Kathlyn Jeanne
Kathlyn, age 64 passed away on Friday, July 16, 2010. She is survived by her loving husband Richard, her two sons Larry Majors of Wilcox, AZ and Richard Majors of Marquette, MI. Loving grandmother of Richard and Zachary, second mother to her extended family of William, Lynda, Richard II, Steven, and Chris McMorran, and loving grandmother to the offspring of her second family. Kathy recently retired from Yellow/Roadway Transportation, after 32 years of dedicated service in the Phoenix office. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 24, 2010 at the Menke Funeral Home Chapel, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ 85351
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Dick and Kathy were our next door neighbors back in ‘77 and we became instant friends. We exchanged Xmas cards every year catching up on families, jobs, etc. Kathy was always so sweet and positive. She will truly be missed. May God bring you and your family some comfort at this difficult time.
Mark and Trish Rogers
My heart is so broken that you’ve left us too soon and so quickly. You have always been a loving cousin to me and I will never forget our close childhood. I’ll miss you, Kathy, and you will always be in my heart. I love you.
Kathy, when I saw your photo, I just broke down. You were such a wonderful cousin. You will be greatly missed and never forgotten. Thank you for being a part of my life and I love you always. ^i^
We pray your hearts will be comforted-Your loss is beyond words ,I know. May you rest in the peace of God,dear Kathy. I will always cherish our many conversations which we enjoyed over the last 2 years.
Aunt Jinny
We were friends as young girls (14-15 yrs old)…..I have not been in touch with Punky for 50 yrs but will always remember her sunny and cheery disposition. She and I put our first blonde streaks in (secretly) and thought we were so cool. She has gone from this earth much too soon and I am sure will be missed by her family. God bless you all.
Roberta (known as Bertie when I was younger)
My condolences to Kathy’s family and her husband Dick. I hope you find some comfort in all the good memories you share about her.
Kathy is my son’s step grandma. She was a breath of fresh air and truly a good soul. We loved going to Arizona for visits and will miss her warm and gentle spirit. Kathy’s departure was all too sudden and it is hard to believe that she is no longer here. Now she will be a guardian angel to the rest of us missing her today.
Save a good spot for us in heaven Kathy. We miss you and love you and will cherish the good memories of you in our heart.
ps.. When you see a butterfly this week or feel the wind on your face or feel the nature beneath your feet… know that her spirit is alive and still here with us.
Dick, I never met Kathy, but she is just beautiful. I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Clare
I am glad I worked with Kathy at Yellow. She made our jobs easier. It was nice to see her come back sometimes after she retired. My heart is saddened by her death.
Kathy is my older cousin by about 7 years, so I always looked up to her, and it was so easy to do so. She was beautiful and talented, yet it never went to her head. She was sweet and kind to her core, and was so up until the very moment she left us.
And she was no different the last time I saw her, in late February, when her mother’s decline had quietly wreaked havoc on Kathy both emotionally and physically. Her devotion to her mother not just at the end, but throughout her life, is without equal in all my years of experience.
Kathy even saved my life once! Both sides of my family– the Snyders and the Rays– lived in Nebraska City at the same time.
Grandma and Granddad Ray lived in a duplex at the end of the main street, just before it took a steep decline straight downwards to the Missouri River.
Well, for some reason unexplainable by the best of minds, my two sisters and my brother, as well as David and Kathy, had packed ourselves into the family car perched at the top of this steep hill. And, while I’m pointing no finger, being hardly innocent myself,
David was the closest to the emergency brake when it was suddenly released, and the car started rolling backwards toward the Big Muddy and our watery and tragically young demise.
We all realized the implications of our immediate situation and reacted by SCREAMING and PANICKING.
But Kathy, who had been sitting in the backseat, nonchalantly doing her nails, quickly and quietly sprang into action, jumping over the front seat while the car was in backward motion, and successfully pulling the brake back on, saving all of our tiny butts, (just, in my case, anyway, to grow to huge adult proportions).
She didn’t yell at us or even say a word. All in a day’s work for a wonderful cousin, mature beyond her years.
Kathy and her mother, my Aunt Kate, were so alike, yet so different in important ways, then so alike again at the end.
The difference between them, I think, was in Kathy’s high level of maturity. It’s as if she realized early on that it was her mother who needed mothering, and although it was never easy, and often downright impossible, Kathy always stepped up to the plate, taking more than a few errant pitches in the process.
In short, Kathy was always there for her mother, much of the time to her own detriment. Aunt Kate wasn’t perfect, and Kathy understood that none of us are. Her love was of the purest, unconditional type.
Some might conclude that Aunt Kate didn’t deserve such a devoted daughter, but I don’t think that’s something one would dare say to Kathy herself.
With Kathy’s passing, the world has lost a rare and priceless gem. And Heaven has gained a new Angel.
I can’t believe you’re gone so soon, Kath, and it’s now all just precious, and precious few, memories. But I will keep each and every one of them close to my heart, always.
We all hope to leave behind something in this world that we’re remembered for. What you’ve left us with is an extraordinary, indelible kindness of heart for others even while your own heart was breaking.
For myself, Robin Ray, and Aunt Gret and Uncle Jess, and Cousins Jeff and Randy, Thank you, Kathy, for having graced our lives.
You were a truly class act.
Uncle Dick, Larry, Richard, (Little) Richard, Zachary & Family,
I am deeply sorry to hear Aunt Kathy has passed. I know all of you will miss her. She was such a loving and thoughtful person. So warm and caring. I will always cherish the times and chats she and I shared, whether here in Michigan or in Az. when I could get out there. We had great discussions related to women in the labor movement, She was a staunch union supporter. More importantly, she loved her family and would have done anything for any one of you. I feel terrible that I will not be there with all of you on Saturday. However, I will be there in spirit and I am sending my love to surround all of you as you share your memories and move through this most difficult time in your lives. Support each other and allow our God to shower you with His unfaltering love and protection. Find peace in your wonderful memories of the beautiful person Aunt Kathy was. Heaven is lucky to have her. I love all of you.
Susan (Niece/Cousin)
Kathy,
You always wore a big smile and brought a lot of sunshine to Yellow Freight. Your family and all your friends will certainly miss you and one day we will see you on the other side.
Dick, my heart goes out to you. I know what you are feeling at this time and no amount of words can stop the aching in your heart at the loss of Kathy. If I can help in any way, please don’t hesitate to call me.
Dick Collis
Dear Uncle Dick and family,
I am so sorry about your loss. I have very fond memories of Aunt Kathy and will always remember her as kind, fun loving, and a joy to be around. You are all in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this very difficult time.
Love,
Irene
I worked with Kathy for 13 years at Yellow. She was always there to help whenever I had a problem with payroll or vacation time. She was a very pleasant person to work with. My condolences to her family and friends.
I feel very fortune to have worked with Kathy for sixteen years. Kathy,
was always so pleasant and helpful. It is hard to lose a dear friend
but I know that she is in a much better place. I pray that God will be
her family and give them peace.
I am always amazed at the clearness of Kathy’s thoughts even when she was suffering the pain. Now dear one you are free from all the pain and your mind can expand even more.
Dick,
We are so sorry for you and your family.
Love,
Jackie Madden
i’m so sorry for your loss, dick. i will always remember the suppers and good times that jerry and i had with the two of you. i keep a picture of the two of you that jerry took at one of your parties on my bookcase and see it everyday. i will never forget her or her mom, kathleen. you are in my prayers.