Mary Kathryn Shaver
Mary Kathryn Shaver (Mary Kay), beloved wife, mother, sister and friend, died unexpectedly on August 11, 2009. She was 56 and lived in Billings.
Mary Kay was born to Arnold Eugene Simonton and Maryann Benroth in Fargo, ND, on September 18, 1952. She had her son, Nicholas Wydmark Morse, in 1976 with her first husband, Steve Morse. Mary Kay married Kenith Shaver in 1995.
Mary Kay loved many things in life, but none more than her family, friends, and co-workers at Rocky Mountain Bank. It showed through her never-ending smile, humor and determination.
Although her life was too short, she lived it fully.
Mary Kay is survived by her husband Kenith; her son Nicholas Morse and his husband David Summerlin; her brother James Simonton and his wife Karon; her brother Richard Simonton; and her sister Connie Carpani and her husband John, and their families.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 P.M., on Friday, August 14th at Mayflower Congregational Church in Billings. A time of fellowship and coffee will be held prior to the service, beginning at 1:30 P.M..
Mary Kay’s favorite charities include the Guide Dogs of America, the Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation and the National Cancer Society. Donations to these charities are much appreciated.
Remembrances
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I first met Mary Kay when I was working at Sysco Foods. Mary Kay was an understanding and compassionate friend, willing to help in any way that she could. We had many fun times together both in the office and outside the work place. My prayers are with you.
Love, Lorna Okken
MK's voice will be the one thing that will stand out in my head as it was so deep and true. Both my husband and I were friends with Mary Kay from the good o'l Continental-Keil days as well as the bank. She was taken too soon and she touched more people than she ever could have imagined. Our prayers are with her family in this difficult time.
Lauri & Scott Eldridge
Over the last eight years, Mary Kay and I spent a total of several hours on the phone, chatting, laughing, commiserating and teasing each other. We never met socially, only through her job at Rocky Mountain Bank, where I was a customer. Despite that, I felt as though we knew each other, and I considered her a friend. On the rare occasion that I called Rocky Mountain Bank, and a voice other than Mary Kay's answered, I always felt a stab of disappointment.
Mary Kay had a rare gift to make other people feel comfortable and cared about. She had a wonderful sense of humor, and always took time to be helpful, no matter how busy she might be. Mary Kay liked to chat and talked often of her son, whom she loved with all her heart. During one of the last conversations we had, we talked about husbands, and Mary Kay told me that her husband would be lost if something happened to her.
I cannot tell you how sorry I am at your great loss. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Christiane Sikora
I didn't know Mary Kay personally but I bank at Rocky Mountain Bank and she was always there to greet people with a friendly hello and her beautiful smile. I will truly miss that! I am sorry for your loss and will say a prayer for her. A friend, Bobbie
MK was such a beautiful person inside and out. She was a second mother to me, always giving me such good advice. She was so caring and understanding. I will miss her but will remember her always.
NICOLE FARNER
To Mary Kay's family, We have not seen her in many years. I remember Mary Kay from High School and tho she was younger than me, I always enjoyed her.
Please know that we will keep your family in our prayers. God Bless you all and Mary Kay's memory, Sincerely, Gene & Leslie Micheletto (Glendive)