Wilma J. Kay

Date of Death: August 29, 2011

Wilma J. Kay, 93
Wilma Jean Eviston Kay, 93, died at 11:10 p.m. Monday, Aug. 29, 2011, at Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital.
She and her husband William Jamieson Kay were charter residents of University Place in West Lafayette.
Born Nov. 12, 1917, in Huntington in Huntington County, to Dr. John Boyd Eviston and Edith Gesaman Eviston. She graduated from Purdue University School of Home Economics in 1939 with a B.S. degree in restaurant, hotel and institution management and was secreatary of her graduating class.
Following graduation, she was assistant food supervisor at Purdue Memorial Union for two years. In 1980, she retired from Purdue University Residence Halls where she had been on the food administrative staff for 26 years, serving as food manager and dietitian at Fowler House and Fowler Courts. An award was established there in her name honoring the most outstanding waiter in their food service each year.
She married William Jamieson Kay on Nov. 4, 1941. He preceded her in death.
Mrs. Kay was a registered dietitian and a member of the American, Indiana and Western Indiana dietetics associations. She was a 75-year member of Alpha Chi Omega collegiate sorority, served as president, other offices and on committees in the alumni chapter, was alumni adviser to her Purdue Alpha Beta Chapter and was active in the Mother?s Club.
She was a member of West Lafayette First United Methodist Church, Purdue Women?s Club, Indiana Historical Society, Lafayette Geographic Society, Edgewood Club, Purdue Alumni Association, Purdue Retirees and Purdue President?s Council. She enjoyed antiques.
Surviving is a daughter, Laurie Kay Eckart (husband: Gerry) of Corydon.
Also surviving are a daughter-in-law, Sharon Elkins Kay of Huntington; ten grandchildren, Martin Eckart, Jennifer Alexander, Megan Fahey, and Susannah Slavich, Hannelore Kay, Patrick Jamieson Kay, Joshua Kay, John D. Kay, Aaron Kay, Anneliese Kay, and 19 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Kay was preceded in death by her son, Dr. John Boyd Kay; sister Catherine Eviston Post, and brother, Warren Eviston.
A loyal Boilermaker, she hosted 50 years of family Purdue Homecomings at their home in Sugar Hill.
The memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church in West Lafayette at 2 p.m. Friday with the Reverend Daniel J. Berger officiating. The family will greet friends in the church narthex following the service. Burial will be Mt. Hope Cemetery at Huntington, Indiana. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, sanctuary building fund. Soller-Baker Funeral Home in charge of Arrangements.Online condolences send to www.soller-baker.com

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I was so sorry to have heard of Mrs. Kay&s passing.
I work with Betty Wade (Rm #101) at University Place. I decorate Betty&s door every month and Mrs. Kay was my biggest fan. Her face would light up every time she saw a new theme go upon the door. This past month we had a back-to-school theme and she loved it. She stood outside the door with me and just admired it. She was beautiful not only on the outside, but she was always smiling, happy and just wonderful! I will miss her beautiful face admiring the door decorations and anticipating the following month&s theme. God with her family always.
Rest in peace Mrs. Kay. You were a wonderful woman and every time I decorate the door in the future, I will think of you.

Sincerely,

Bea Longoria

Sharon and Family,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. She is in a glorious place now.
Debbie Dunham McCollum(Carolyn and Melvin&s oldest daughter)

I am so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful person. Aunt WIlma was always warm, generous and caring to me. She was like the grandmother I didn&t have after her sister, my Grandma Post passed. I wish you the best...
Love,
Dana and Hannah Post

Mrs. Kay was my mentor and a remarkable woman. My life, like many others, was enriched by her presence.

With Deepest Sympathy,

Ellen Meyncke
Fowler House Student Waiter: 1963 - 1967
Fowler House Administrative Food Staff: 1968 - 1970 and 1979 - 1982

Sympathies on your loss of Mrs. Kay. She and Mr. Kay were such wonderful people and greeted our family every Sunday at church.

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My condolences to the family of Wilma Kay; I am a member of Purdue Women&s Club and met Wilma at some of our programs since I joined the Club in 1994. I enjoyed chatting with her at the meetings. I will try to attend the memorial service at the First UM Church on Friday. Sincerely, Alice R. Anderson

Laurie,

I am so sorry to hear of your mother&s passing. I knew both of your parents from when I worked at First United Methodist as their Administrative Assistant for 10 years. Both of your parents were always so sweet!

My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Peace, prayers and blessings.

Tab Baker

Laurie and Family,

I would like to share some thoughts with you about your Mother and Father. I knew both of them starting in 1967, and worked with your mother for many years. Unfortunately, this box will not accommodate the message. If you can provide an address, I will be happy to forward the message.

Thank you,

Tom Pearson

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