A. Joan McKay
September 18, 1920 - June 24, 2004
Obituary
A. Joan MCKAY Blanchard
83. of Seattle, went to be with her Lord, June 24, 2004. She was born September 18, 1920 in Seattle. She is survived by four daughters, Norene Hougland, Katie Paquette, Brenda Aubert, Leslie Densmore, two sons, Daniel McKay, Mark McKay, 13 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Joan will be remembered as a devoted child of God, mother, sister and friend. Rosary service will be 7 PM Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial, 16445 Int’l. Blvd., SeaTac. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, June 30, 2004, at St Thomas Catholic Church 4415 S. 140th Tukwila, WA. Please see her on-line memorial at bonneywatson.com
We thank the Good Lord for
the the honor of meeting
our dear friend Joan. We
will miss her
Our thoughts and prayers are
with her and her family.
I remember your mom as such a kind and loving person. I cannot think of her without seeing her beautiful warm smile. She took as much interest in Katie, her last child through Lourdes, as I know she did for the rest of her children. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers as you say goodbye to a wonderful mom.
To Joan’s Kids~
I will always remember your Mom as such a kind and sweet lady. Katie and I used to play together when we were little girls so I remember her quite well! I remember one 4th of July about 30 years ago when I was home with my Mom and Dad when along came Joan and Katie. Joan asked if we would like to share the 4th of July together – so we did! I remember my Dad lit the fireworks for us while Joan, Katie, my Mom and I watched from our front porch. What a beautiful memory :
I know the sadness you must feel at this time, as I too have lost my Mom. She once told me “God gives you strength you never knew you had” and He will see you all through this.
God bless you all,
Nancy Holdaas
For Norene: I am so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of your mom. She always seemed so ageless that I can’t believe it is true. My sweetest memory of Joan was probably 25 or so years ago at some event that I sure I was feeling very stylish with my “frosted” hair-do, when your mom confidentially whispered in my ear to advise me that there was no reason not to use a little hair color to take care of that grey hair. And yes, I did stop having my hair frosted. But that’s how your mom was with all the neighbor-hood “girls” : kind, sweet, loving, and very funny.
Dan,Norene,Mark,Leslie,Brenda,and Katie Sue:
I’m so sorry to hear that you have lost your wonderful Mom. She was definately a pillar, that stood tall to all of us kids between 16th Ave S. and 124th, for so many years. She and your dad raised a great group of kids, two of you, Leslie and Katie, being close friends with my sister’s Laurie and Nancy. I will always remember Leslie, during the summer when we were kids, getting to go with Laurie down to your house, and either swim in your pool in the backyard, to go out your bedroom window, onto the roof, and lay out in the sun, what silly yet brave kids we were. But everytime for many years, when I came to your house, your Mom would be busy making garment bags, hand bags, whatever, and they were each so different and beautiful, just like your Mom..very beautiful,inside and out. Bless you all at this sad time. I know your Mom is in a very happy place now, though, as each of you do to.
Much love, Audrey
Our deepest condolances to all your family; Joan was a lovely, funny, sweet woman we were privilaged to be aquainted with over the past 37 years. She was one of a kind & will be missed.
Mike & Carole McGlamery
To family and friends of Joan,
I first met Joan through her daughter, Brenda, when we attended Our Lady of Lourdes together. Joan was always the “cool” mom who was funny and very supportive of our teen activities. I remembered when she sewed our costumes for a group dance routine we did in high school. She was so talented and loving in many ways. She was always close to God and we will all miss her beautiful smile and one-of kind laugh. Bless her heart.
Lydia Lukins
My best wishes and prayers will be with you, I remember many times that Joan and I enjoyed a good laugh and how she loved to laugh…very sweet lady….
Joan was a dear neighbor, friend, and for many years a wonderful baby sitter for our children Sherrie & Dave. We will always remember her fondly.
I am so sorry to hear that Joan passed away. She was my second “mother” for several years, and Leslie was my very best friend all thru school. My sympathy to all the family.
What an incredible woman Joan was. I knew her by so many names, Mrs. McKay, Ma, Joan and she has made such a difference in my life. I always felt like she was in my corner, pulling for me and making me feel special. She was there to sew costumes or prom dresses for me even staying up late the night before the event to do it. She was there to provide a roof over my head when I found myself on the verge of homelessness. She was there to celebrate when I bought my first house. She was there for the births of my daughters with a handmade quilt for each of them that they still have. She was there for me when my own mother passed away, remembering the happy stories she and my mom shared, keeping my mom’s memory alive for me. Whenever I picture her, I always picture her with that broad, rosey smile on her face and that happy, welcoming hug. I am honored to have known her and to have her be such an integral part of my life. My thoughts are with her family as they let her go. I will say a special prayer for her soul and will keep her in my heart always.