Kay Mosher, beloved mother, grandmother and sister passed away on April 26, 2024, after a lengthy illness. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the daughter of James and Jean Stokes.
She grew up in Blair, Neb., and graduated from Blair High School in 1966. She moved to California. She met William (Bill) Mosher, a cattle rancher from Sloughhouse, whom she married and became a rancher's wife.
In 1980, Kay gave birth to their only child Melanie. Kay devoted her life to giving Melanie the best life a girl could ask for. They were not only mother and daughter — they were truly best friends. Kay and Bill were blessed with two wonderful grandchildren.
When her beloved Bill became ill, Kay stood right by his side and took care of him for many years until his passing in 2017.
Kay and her childhood friends from Nebraska would travel together every year. Her sisters and her would get together for their annual sister’s trip.
Kay is survived by her only daughter, Melanie Mosher Siesser (Jeff), her grandchildren Madelyn and William Baiz; two sisters Mary Jean Rahlfs (Mick) and Diane Byers (Mike) her special friend Dale Wilson; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by William Mosher, her husband of 39 years, her parents Jim and Jean Stokes and her in-laws William Sr. and Melba Mosher.
Visitation and Services were held in Elk Grove, Calif., on May 10, 2024.