MICHAEL JOSEPH KAY

A celebration of life for Michael J. “Mike” Kay, 78, will be starting at 2:00 P.M. Friday, August 9, 2024 at 10th Street Social, 812 10th Street in Wheatland, Wyoming.

Mike Kay passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024 at his home near Wheatland surrounded by his family.

Mike was born in Denver, Colorado the son of Stephen and Anne Marie (Lasser) Kay.  As the son of a career Army and Air Force man, Mike and his five siblings moved frequently.  Mike was especially fond of his time living in Warrensburg, Missouri, before settling again in the Denver area.  Mike, a loving family man native to Denver, led a dynamic and service-oriented life until his passing.  He was married to Eileen, his high school sweetheart since December of 1968, and to this union 3 children were born, Brian, Laura, and Pamela.

Beginning his professional journey as an eighth-grade mathematics teacher in a parochial school, he later joined the Colorado State Patrol serving as a Trooper from 1971 to 1981.  During this period, he served in various locations including Steamboat Springs, Dinosaur, and Grand Junction, Colorado. 

In 1982, he became a self-employed entrepreneur for a decade, during which he immersed himself in community development in the Denver area.  His involvement included directors’ roles at the West Chamber in South Jeffco and the Meeker Chamber of Commerce, taking part in the planning committee for the July Fourth Range Call Rodeo, and contributing to the initial planning stages of Colorado C-470’s construction.

Mike retired to Wheatland in 2006 where he appreciated outdoor activities such as exploring the state and observing wildlife. Mike had a love for music.  He would interrupt you in the middle of a conversation and sing a song to you. He left behind a legacy of service, community involvement, familial dedication, and was a faithful friend to many.  His dedication to his family was unmatched and they were his world. 

He is survived by his mother who is 106 years old, Ginny Kay; wife, Eileen Kay; children, Brian Kay, Laura Kay, and Pamela (Marc) Herre; grandchildren, Nathan Herre and Noelle Herre; siblings, Steve Kay, Larry Kay, Judy (Chuck) Ramsay, and Karrie (Brian) Howard; and numerous family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Stephen Kay; brother, Kevin Kay; and nieces, Tammie Sue Howard and Stacy Beth Farlinger.

A memorial to the Central Wyoming Hospice, 319 South Wilson, Casper, Wyoming 82601 would be appreciated by the family.

Gorman Funeral Homes - Platte Chapel is in charge of the services.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.gormanfh.com

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