Kay Elizabeth Nease

January 11th, 1959 - December 23rd, 2018

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Kay Elizabeth Nease 59, resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on December 23, 2018 due to cancer. She was born on January 11, 1959 in Ishpeming, MI to Margaret L. Nease and Jack K. Nease. Kay is preceded in death by her father Jack K. Nease. She is survived by her mother: Margaret L. Nease of Marquette, MI, brother: Keith M. Nease of Hope Mills, NC, sisters: Debra A. Nease and Mary B. Erbisch from Marquette, MI, sister-in-law: Rosemary J. Nease from Hope Mills, NC, brother-in-law: Scott H. Erbisch from Marquette, MI, nieces: Mani A. Nease, Guinevere J. Nease, nephew: Jesse M. Nease and step-nephew: Ryan L. Combs. Kay was a Teacher for Santa Fe Public Schools, former teacher Los Alamos Public Schools, she was a graduate of Northern Michigan University, post-graduate education at Lesley University. Member of The Burros Hiking Group. Kay loved many outdoor activities including hiking, bicycling, downhill skiing, fly fishing and back country camping. She also loved music, musical performance & dance. Thank you family and friends for your sincere condolences. Memorial Contributions can be made to Esperanza Woman’s Shelter. A Service Celebrating Kay’s life will be held in Santa Fe in May 2019. Date to be determined later, please visit website at Riverafamilyfuneralhome.com

Tributes

Mary Mccormick Chernetski

I am just learning of Kay's passing. She grew up in Gwinn across the alley from our house so we had many childhood memories with the Nease family. She was always a kind soul. I will miss seeing her hiking and nature photos on fb. I often commented how beautifully she aged. My sincere condolences to Debbie, Keith, Mary & her mom Margaret. Hugs & prayers to you all.

Published January 19th, 2019

Christina Genuario-Gill

Kay will be missed, she was a lovely women, and my 2 boys were fortunate to have her as a teacher, first Joseph at the Children's workshop in Madrid/Cerrillos NM when he was 3 and then again at Kearney Elementary SF in 5th grade and then Luke in 5th grade a Kearney she also tutored Luke privately, she was an exceptional teacher who thought with love, enthusiasm and firmness she was very special to our family, we will miss her.

Published January 10th, 2019

Valerie Dewulf

Sorry for you're lose. I remember her when i worked at barranca. May Her Soul Rest in Peace!

Published January 2nd, 2019

Geralyn Britko

Kay and I were the best of friends for over 20 years. I met Kay when I started teaching and found her to be the best in SF, she taught me so much. We went to grad school together. We hiked, skied,gardened as she bravely fought her first cancer. I lost touch several years ago as our lives took different directions. To her family and friends, my deepest sympathy. Kay gave her heart and soul to her students. We lost the best teacher and kind human being. Geralyn Britko

Published January 12th, 2019