Kay Elizabeth Nease

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