John and Kay lived in Valentine, NE in 1971.314

In the communication from Steve I find in his items first, my true first name is spelled Kathryn (I was always told that my Grandmother Crowe and my mother worked out this spelling to distinguish me from them). Then it appears that you may have me deceased on February 19 of this year. My ex-husband, John Leonard Bennett, was actually the one who passed away on that date and I am still around hasseling the world.

On to my oldest daughter, Stephanie Ann (Bennett) (Buechle) was married to Scott Calabrese on June 23, 2001, so you can change her name again. It's probably too late for your book, Loa. I haven't seen P H to visit about the reunion and find out how you are coming along. I talked to my daughter in Germany this morning and she said she had an e-mail that you were mailing her something for more information but she never received anything in the mail. I noticed in Steve's records that he has the name Buechle spelled without the c in it, so maybe he wants to correct that.

My son, John, and his wife went back to Fort Robinson for their annual trail rides this year but the park manager for thirty years died the week before and they went a couple days early to attend his funeral, so things were kind of sad. This manager was also the trail boss on the Longhorn cattle drive and a good friend to my son and wife, so this wasn't the best of years Then their daughter got thrown from her horse and broke three ribs, it was terribly hot and hopefully things will be better another year.

Hope all is well with you folks.

Kay Bennett331

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Kathryn "Kay" Ann Bennett Obituary
Date of Birth:
Monday, September 30th, 1929
Date of Death:
Friday, January 1st, 2016
Funeral Home:
Holmes Funeral Home
holmesfh.com
321 N Wood St
Valentine, Nebraska, UNITED STATES
69201
Obituary:
Kathryn Ann Bennett, 86, of Valentine, NE passed into our Lord’s loving arms on January 1, 2016, on the day of Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, while recovering from an illness at the home of John and Sherri Bennett. Kay, the third and middle child of Catherine and Fred Crowe, was born on September 30, 1929 in Todd County, S. D.

The family moved thereafter to ranches near Merriman, Valentine and Wood Lake. In her teen years, Kay overcame Polio, partly because of her iron will, and partly with her love of animals. She raised a 4-H heifer calf named Silver Queen, and also broke a sorrel gelding for Bus Harms, which he gifted her with once gentled. She spent many hours on her treasured friend, Partner. The infatuation with equine remained through her life, and she enjoyed watching her son, John’s, horses from his front window in her final days.

Kay traveled the Chicago-Northwestern train from Wood Lake to O’Neill where she attended High School at St. Mary’s, graduating at the age of sixteen. Immediately after graduation, Kay began her near seventy-year career at what is now Quigley, Dill, and Quigley. She was proud to have assisted three generations of Quigley’s and many decades with William Dill. She loved the people of Valentine and wanted to continue working, planning to be back in the office in the spring.

Kay will be remembered for her devotion to Christ, her love of Nebraska football, and her angel collection. The American Legion Auxiliary, Alter Society, and Christian Mothers were near and dear to Kay’s heart. Kay never forgot a birthday or special event, ensuring that cards or gifts were on time or early.

Understand this, Kay would not want us to mourn her passing, but rejoice in knowing that she will be in the presence of the Lord and is no longer encumbered by any of the pains or sufferings that affected her earthly body. We know that she is in heaven, smiling down on all of us, waiting until we can all be together again.

Survivors include her brother Cecil Crowe and wife Marlene of Pueblo, CO., her children and their spouses, Stephanie and Scott Calabrese of Antioch, IL, CSM (R) Michael and Virginia Terry of North Augusta, SC, and John and Sherri Bennett of York, NE. Grandchildren are Brian and Brandon Buechle of Centennial, CO, Shane Terry and spouse Mandy of Taylor, TX, Ryan Terry and spouse Shannon of Hope Mills, NC, Mandi Bennett of York, NE, and Nicole Bennett of Omaha, NE. Great grandchildren are Kathryn, Jason, Kaylee and Julia Terry (Ryan’s children), Anya, Cameron, Andon, and Michael (Shane’s children), and Christopher Butrick (Mandi’s son).

Kay was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Catherine Crowe, brother George and spouse, Virginia Crowe, brother Richard Crowe, and sister Stella Mary Otte and spouse Gene.

Funeral services for Kathryn Crowe Bennett were held on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Saint Nicholas Church in Valentine. Father Abraham officiated at the 10:00 a.m. service. Burial followed at Mt. Hope cemetery in Valentine, where she was laid to rest near her parents and eldest brother and his wife. Holmes Funeral Home lovingly handled the final arrangements.1213