Kathleen "Kay" Lott

KAY LOTT Kathleen "Kay" Stanger Lott, 82, of Idaho Falls, died April 23, 2010, at her home of natural causes. She was under the care of her family and Hands of Hope Hospice. Kay was born September 9, 1927, in Iona, Idaho, to Frank Stanger and Geneva Bybee Stanger. She grew up on the family farm in Iona and attended schools in Iona. She graduated from Iona High School in 1945. Kay was a cheerleader at Iona High School for four years and was voted the most popular girl. While cheering at a game in Ucon while her brother, Pete, was home on leave from the war, he introduced her to John Taylor “Jack” Lott. After his discharge from the Army, Jack determined to win her heart and Kay and Jack were married March 30, 1949, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. They made their home in Iona and Idaho Falls, where she was a wife, homemaker and devoted mother to their five children. They also lived at Staley Springs near Henry’s Lake in Island Park and briefly in Utah. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kay served as Primary President and as a Primary teacher for many years. She enjoyed reading, sewing, needlecrafts, and gardening. She loved to spend time at her father's sheep ranch in Bone. Much of her life was spent in service to others, especially her family and her dearly beloved son, David. Survivors include: her husband of 61 years, Jack Lott, Daughter: Cheryl Ann (Ray) Noble, Idaho Falls, ID Son: John Taylor (Lisabeth) Lott, Iona, ID Daughter: Kathy Sue (Dick) Stewart, Colville, WA Son: David Frank Lott, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Norman (Joyce) Stanger, Iona, ID 7 Grandchildren & 3 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank & Geneva Stanger, her daughter, Lori Lott, and three brothers, Bruce Stanger, Dick Stanger, and Pete Stanger. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 27, 2010, at the Idaho Falls LDS Mountain View Ward, 1450 Mountain View Lane, with Bishop Michael Hays officiating. The family will visit with friends Monday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, and Tuesday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Iona Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Gordon Woolf gwoolf1@juno.com Dear Jack, Though our association was limited, there was a sense of true family and love. You have had a wonderful life together and hopefully at this time, those memories will pervade your mind and give some relief from the loss you must be feeling at this time. My best to you. Just in case you have a little trouble placing me - I am the youngest of Harvey & Retta Woolf. We met at Joe and Kathleen's once a couple years ago. Again - my condolences go with you today. From everything I have read - Kay was an amazing woman - and that being said - since you two attracted each other - you also are an amazing man. God Bless you. Blane and Virginia Coffey coffey@povn.com You are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you!