Kay E. Morano

Kay Elizabeth Morano, died on Thursday, August 4, 2017, in Yakima, WA, at the age of 65. Kay Elizabeth Connor Morano was born on September 21, 1951, in Celina, Ohio, to the Reverend Robert James and Ruth (Ward) Connor. She graduated from Minot High School, Minot, ND, and then received a BA in Special Education from the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, and a Master's Degree in Special Education from Central Washington University in Ellensburg, WA.
She married Michael Morano of Olyphant, PA, in 1983. After teaching in Enid, OK for three years, she moved to Yakima where she taught in the Selah School District and Toppenish Middle School for thirty-two years. She also taught at Yakima Valley School and Yakima Valley College.
Kay is survived by her husband, Michael Morano, Yakima; and their children: Kristen, Ryan, Molly, and Angie; four grandchildren: Ferris, Xavier, Harry, and Asher; sons-in-law Aaron and Chris, all of Yakima. She is also survived by her siblings Marianna (Reed) Malm, Fargo, ND; Nancy J. Connor (Dennis Sepper), Minneapolis, MN; and Jeffrey A. Connor, Minot, ND. She is preceded in death by her parents.
Kay will be remembered for her quick wit and devotion to family. She was in partnership with her sister Nancy creating Scribbles Vintage Designs, which allowed her to make the most of her artistic talents. She was an active member in the Feng Shui Guild, the Marcus Whitman Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the local chapter of ADK. She used her time and talent as a volunteer coach in Washington Special Olympics. Kay treasured family dinners and spending time at Seabrook, WA, with her family enjoying the ocean. She will be dearly missed by everyone who knew her.
A celebration of Kay's life is scheduled for Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at 5:30 pm at Shaw & Sons Funeral Directors, 201 North Second St, Yakima, WA 98901. To honor Kay, memorials may be directed to a charity of your choosing. To share some memories or condolences with Kay's family please visit www.shawandsons.com.