Kay Lynnette (Ramseyer) Jury, age 66, passed away after her brave fight with cancer on Mother’s Day Sunday, May 14, 2023 in her home of 23 years in Turner, Oregon.
Kay was born on Easter Sunday, April 21, 1957 to David C. (Bud) Ramseyer and Donna May Krug (Liechty) Ramseyer in Silverton, Oregon. Kay thrived anywhere she could share her kindness with people and animals. She leaves a legacy of unconditional love that is unmeasurable.
Kay married her loving husband, Ken Jury, on March 4, 1978 surrounded by friends and family. They were blessed and overjoyed with the birth of their son, Jacob Jury, on March 29, 1990. Both shared the honor of caring for her in her battle with cancer and being with her to the end.
Her legacy of love survives through her husband, son, siblings: Kathie (Ramseyer) Haddon and husband, Richard; Richard Ramseyer and wife, Linda; Robert Ramseyer and wife, Karen; her mother-in-law, Del Jury; and Ken’s three siblings: Athena, Ben and Bev. She also leaves cousins, nieces and nephews she shared her joy and love with, as well as those who she considered family. She was preceded in death by her parents and step-father, Howard Liechty.
Kay was raised in the Willamette Valley farm country with her parents and siblings. She was known for her involvement in Silverton High School where she was recognized as a leader through her success in track and field, student clubs and organizations, cheerleading, etc. Her love of animals is shown through her awards and accolades in 4-H showing sheep at the Marion County and Oregon State level. Her greatest passion was horses, she loved riding with friends and family on the many Willamette Valley trails and on the Oregon Coast beaches. With or without a horse, she loved the beach and loved to visit the beach.
Kay’s heart was to serve and did that beautifully by working in customer service her entire life. She was known for her beautiful smile and remembering those she served. Customers would wait in a longer line to see her when she was a bank teller in Mount Angel, Oregon and on Market Street in Salem, Oregon.
She “adopted” dozens of kids at the Robert High School and then greeted and visited with people at Paddington Pizza as a bartender. She retired in 2019, then Kay enjoyed working on their property, riding horses with friends, caring for her mother and the ease of visiting the many people she enjoyed.
Arrangements made by Unger Funeral Chapel-Silverton.
