Ella Kay Biggerstaff
April 13, 1952 ~ December 25, 2024
Born in:
Grand Junction, Colorado
Resided in:
Pueblo West, Colorado
Ella Kay Biggerstaff, “Kay,” age 72, of Pueblo West, passed away on Christmas, December 25, 2024, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Kay was born in Grand Junction, Colorado, on Easter, April 13, 1952, to Lillian Fae Smith and George Henry Smith. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers: George, Michael, and Gregory Smith.
Kay is survived by her husband, Duane Biggerstaff; daughter, Taffi Biggerstaff; son, Jason and Brenda Biggerstaff; granddaughter, Emberly and Anziel Duarte; grandson, Lathen Biggerstaff; great-granddaughter, Finley Duarte; sister, Claudie and Ken Shumate; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Kay retired from School District 70 after 21 years of service as a Special Education Para-Professional. She had a great rapport with children, effortlessly connecting with them, and they were drawn to her. Kay was a proud member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, where she faithfully served in many callings. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, sewing, and crafting. One of her favorite hobbies was card making and stamping with friends.
Kay was devoted to her family. She loved spending time with them, coordinated monthly family meals with immediate and extended family members, and attended dance classes with her granddaughter and great-granddaughter. She faithfully took her son and grandson to Boy Scouts and cherished traveling for family vacations.
Please join us in celebrating Kay’s life. A memorial service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 144 South Abarr Drive in Pueblo West, on Friday, January 10, 2025, at 11:00 A.M., with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org or the American Cancer Society at acs.org, In Memory of Kay Biggerstaff.
Services
Memorial Service: January 10, 2025 11:00 am
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Pueblo West Ward
144 S Abarr Dr
Pueblo West, CO 81007
(855) 474-0101
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Charities
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I got to know Kay during her treatments.. She had such a great attitude and outlook and always was so appreciative of her care.. she definitely made a mark on all of us who were honored to be a part of her team. Rest in peace sweet lady and deepest sympathies to all her family!! With love, Sheila R.N.
Prayers for her beautiful family I was blessed to have known her.
Even though it has been years since we worked together, I considered Kay a friend and sister in God’s family. Her and I worked together at Stoehr Cleaners and then again at St Mary Corwin in the laundry department. Our 4 kids went to Centennial together. Got to say my memories of her are fond ones. RIP Kay, you deserve all of God’s promises.
Peace and love sent to your family. May you be surrounded by beautiful memories of Kay. Another bright star in the sky was added on Christmas.
Kay is the oldest Bendall granddaughter and all the girl cousins looked up to her. So many great memories of summers at Grandma Bendall’s house in Castle Gate. I remember her making Barbie doll clothes for us.
When my husband and I lived in Nauvoo, Illinois, Kay brought her mom and daughter for a visit to see the church historical sites. When she left, she bought us a special book for a thank you. She was always thinking of others.
I’m so sorry to hear of Kay’s passing. I knew her from Pueblo West Elementary, first because my kids went to school there and then when I began subbing there. Kay always had a smile on her face. I know she will he missed by so many people. May she rest in peace.
Duane and family, I am so sorry to hear about Kay. She’s such a beautiful and wonderful woman. She was so fun to be around when I would go to her stamp club. Think about her often. I will miss her and her contagious laugh. May she rest in peace.
Debbie Diaz
My aunt Kay was the highlight of my summers as a kid and as a teenager. Spending those 2 precious months ever year with my cousins and brother helped shape my life today. Aunt Kay treated me like her own flesh and blood, maybe sometimes better. I’m glad for those summers getting to know a true disciple of Christ. I’m glad my children got the chance to make cookies with her and enjoy her spirit of love and compassion. I will always be thankful for my auntie Kay, uncle Duane and of course my best friends growing up Taffi and Jason, for treating me like one of the family.
Love you guys
Kay and I were classmates from Freed jh thru graduation from Centennial hs. We had classes together but memory was sharing BAND class. We were great friends. She was lovely and my prayers go out to Duane and family. Sincerely Sandy Allen (Johnson Betts)
I can’t remember a time Kay wasn’t My friend. I am a very lucky person to have lived next door to the Smith family the Marshall’s lived behind. What great Friends to grow up with. Kay was ready to help if possible. We made time at Christmas to get together. We are going to miss her so much.
So sorry to read of Kay’s passing. I worked with her at Pueblo West Elementary and found her to be one of God’s special angels to the students and teachers. Kay was special in all ways. May her family be surrounded with God’s loving arms and may all be blessed with special memories of a truly great person!
The Baca, Romero, and Haynes families are deeply saddened by the loss of Kay. She was an amazing woman who always had a smile and hug for all of us.
I had the pleasure of working with Kay at Pueblo West Elementary. She was a gifted educator who was loved by all.
Kay was my brother’s wife, I truly admired her. A true blessing in our lives, she will be so greatly missed.
I will always remember being at her house playing Where in the World is Carmen SanDiego and she would always be in the Kitchen, cooking or baking something. She also started a tradition of getting me my favorite pumpkin candies every year for my birthday in October. You will be greatly missed, Thank you for giving me a warm welcome always and for my best friend Taffi, I Love You.
A truly great woman!