Service Information
Kay Gasper, age 81, of Hutchinson, passed away Friday, May 4, 2018, at Hutchinson Health.
Memorial Services will be Tuesday, May 8, 2018, 11:00 A.M. at Vineyard United Methodist Church in Hutchinson.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be one hour prior to the service at the church.
Obituary
Kay Karen Gaspar was born on September 24, 1936, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Earl and Marian (Blood) Campbell. Kay was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth. She was a graduate of the Fergus Falls High School. Kay furthered her education at St. Luke’s School of Nursing in Fargo, North Dakota.
On June 21, 1958, Kay was united in marriage to Dirk Gaspar in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. After their marriage, the couple resided in Thief River Falls, Willmar and Hutchinson, Minnesota. Kay was employed as a Nurse at St. Luke’s Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota, was the Director of Nursing at Burns Manor in Hutchinson, a Nurse at the Hutchinson Clinic and at Prairie River Home Care in Hutchinson, retiring in 1997. Kay and Dirk were blessed with six children. They shared 59 years of marriage.
Kay was a member of Vineyard United Methodist Church in Hutchinson. She was also active with the Boy Scout and Girl Scout Troops of Hutchinson.
Kay enjoyed home decorating, listening to music, reading, sewing, card club and socializing with friends. She cherished the time she spent with her family, especially her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Kay passed away on Friday, May 4, 2018, at Hutchinson Health at the age of 81 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Kay is survived her:
Husband, Dirk Gaspar of Hutchinson, MN;
Children, Dawn Churchward and her husband, Scott of Kasson, MN,
Michael Gaspar and his wife, Annette of Hutchinson, MN,
Mark Gaspar and his wife, Beverly of St. Louis Park, MN,
Matthew Gaspar and his wife, Renee of Hastings, MN,
David Gaspar of Litchfield, MN,
Darcy Gaspar of Afton, MN;
15 Grandchildren;
23 Great-Grandchildren;
Nieces, Nephews, other relatives and friends.
Kay was preceded in death by her Parents, Earl and Marian Campbell; Brother, Malcolm Campbell and his wife, Judy; and Sisters, June Oxley, Janice Clausen and Colleen Holland.
Bev Gaspar says
Your Mother, Your Angel
By Natasha Jordan
You look back on memories you forgot you had,
And at times you’ll smile even though it hurts so bad.
Your mother is a special woman and no one can take her place,
You’ll find a piece of mind when you remember her smiling face.
Your mother is an angel now she flies high above the rest,
and in your hearts always and forever she will be the best.
She has earned her wings and it’s time for her to fly,
I know it hurts no one is ever ready to say good-bye.
She knows you do not understand and that you cry at night,
But as you finally drift off to sleep let her memory hold you tight.
She will be your guardian angel through the rest of your life,
Helping lead you on the path between what’s wrong and right.
Your mother loves you so very much and her love will always remain true,
Please don’t ever think for a second that your mother will forget you.
A mother’s love is like no other in the whole world,
She has the most wonderful memories of a little boys and girls.
She has taken them with her as she’s flown away,
Up to Heaven free of pain which is her new home to stay.
So although you cannot see her and you wish she could be there,
Your mother can always hear you and your mother will always care.
A mother does not forget the two greatest loves of her life,
And she loved nothing more than being your mommy, and your daddy’s wife.
She is so proud of her family and that’s in her heart to stay,
Even though she’s and angel and has had to fly away.
So as you cry your tears remember your mother’s love,
Being sent to you from her, from the beautiful Heaven above.
She will be there through your good times, she will be there through your bad,
She’ll be there when you are happy, she’ll be there when you’re sad.
Your mother has become and angel now, it is her time to fly,
And it hurts me to watch you having to say good-bye.
Kaye Brandt says
Dirk and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I so enjoyed And appreciated Kay when I served at Vineyard RUMC.
Linda says
Dirk, I am so sorry, just found out. Kay was an awesome Lady, I think of her often, and remember many laughs and good times we had.