Kay Brewer Christian

Kay Brewer Christian, age 77, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Traverse City. She was born in Washington, D.C. on December 26, 1940 to the late Frank Chapman and Mae (Mullin) Christian.

Kay received her teaching degree from the College of William and Mary and went on to earn a master's degree from Central Michigan University. She moved to Traverse City in 1980 after moving around the world and teaching in Germany for the Department of Defense. She was an educator with TCAPS, retiring in 2006.

In addition to spending time with her children and grandchildren, Kay was active in the community as a volunteer at the State Theater and Opera House, a member of AAUW and Zonta II, and a parishioner at St. Joseph Catholic Church. She enjoyed travel, reading, playing bridge and Mah-Jongg, hiking, and dining out with friends in Traverse City's terrific food scene.

Kay is survived by her children, Arthur "Buddy" (Heather) Sills and Carey (Jeff) Owens, all of Traverse City; grandchildren, Peggy, Cam and Reese Owens and Reagan and Brewer Sills; and two brothers, Mike (Nancy) Christian and Steve (Sarah) Christian.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation for Kay will be held Monday, August 6, 2018 at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home from 2:00 – 4:00 pm and from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. The memorial mass will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with a visitation one hour prior. Father James Bearss will be officiating.

For those wishing to give a gift in memory of Kay, contributions may be directed to the Cherryland Humane Society, 1750 Ahlberg Road, Traverse City, MI 49696 or Inland Seas Education Association, 100 Dame Street, Suttons Bay, MI 49682.