This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: WILDER, THAXTON, CRAWFORD, FIRST, CHERRY Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22579/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WILDER, Kay L. Age 73 Of Kalamazoo Twp. Passed into a new life on March 26, 2008 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Kay was born on March 18, 1935 in Barry County, Michigan, the daughter of Ray E. and Helena G. (Thaxton) Crawford. Following graduation from Kalamazoo Public Schools, Kay was employed at Ingersol and Kal Blue Print. On July 22, 1966, she was united in marriage to Thomas Wilder. She was co-owner and operated the Parchment Yard N Garden in Parchment with her husband, Thomas. Kay enjoyed winter bowing, fishing and traveling with her husband, anywhere the big trucks would go. Kay is preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Gwendolyn First. Kay is survived by her husband, Thomas, to whom she was married for 41 years; a daughter, Debbie Cherry; a granddaughter, Nichole Cherry; several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Family and friends will be received on Sunday, March 30, 2008 from 2-5 PM at the PARCHMENT-REDMOND Funeral Home 2300 East G Ave-343-7735 where a Rosary will be recited at 4:30 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, March 31, 2008 at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Msgr. Michael Hazard, celebrant. Interment will be in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Residential Opportunities Inc. or Kalamazoo Diocesan Home Heating Assistance. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/28/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.