Kay Trowbridge Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Kay passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Kay was born in Salt Lake City April 26, 1936, and grew up in the Avenues. She graduated from East High and excelled in cheerleading and dance. She loved to dance from the time she could walk. Kay became a distinguished ballet dancer in Utah and, for one season, with the San Francisco ballet. While at the University of Utah she was a lead in the Nutcracker, Swan Lake, The King and I, and Red Riding Hood ballets. The Salt Lake Tribune named her the “Best in Utah” during her career. Later, she held ballet classes in her dance studio at home and taught several hundred young women. Her directors and dance partners were disappointed when she gave up ballet to start her family. But in her words, “Bill stole my heart, and I gave mine freely to him.” She was married September 13, 1956, in the Salt Lake Temple to William (Bill) V. Trowbridge, Sr.., and had six children. Despite having all boys, she lived a long and full life, inspiring and leading many through organizations including the Duchesne County School Board and PTA, Little League Baseball, and Provo Youth Development among others. Kay was a devoted member of the LDS Church and served in many leadership capacities. Kay also served with her husband on LDS missions to Amman Jordan, Geneva Switzerland, the Provo MTC and the Joseph Smith Memorial Building. Kay loved people and excelled in bringing them together for parties and events. She was also a gifted writer and calligrapher. Many wrote her letters so they could enjoy the poetic prose and beautiful penmanship included in her responses. Kay is survived by her husband of 62 years who was at her side and dedicated completely to her through her long illness. She is also survived by her six sons: Bill Jr. (Terri), Ken (Terri), John (Natalie), Jim (Kristin), Guy (Keri) and Gary (Amy); twenty-six grandchildren and twenty-five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Elaine Ford, and two grandsons, Tyler and Justin. The family wishes to express thanks to all medical professionals (especially Elevation Hospice), neighbors and friends who provided exceptional care and service during her final years. Funeral Services will be held Friday, July 27th, at 11:00 am, at the Suncrest 6th Ward, 891 West 130 North, Orem, Utah, where Viewings will be held Thursday, July 26th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and prior to services on Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 am. Interment in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery, 1640 East Lakeview Drive, Bountiful, Utah. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.

Kay Trowbridge

April 26, 1936 - July 23, 2018

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