On Saturday, December 14, 2019, Kay Caldwell of Honolulu, Hawaii, passed away at the age of 71, after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Kay was born in Midland, Michigan on September 17, 1948.  She attended Wayland Academy for High School and The University of North Carolina at Charlotte earning a Bachelor's Degree in History and Education.  Kay then joined the Peace Corp, which took her to the Marshall Islands to teach.  After earning valuable teaching experience, she returned to The University of Hawaii where she earned a Masters Degree in Second Language Studies. She taught at Hawaii Pacific University before joining The University of Hawaii Leeward Community College, where she continued her career as an English as a Second Language Tenured Professor and served as the Language Arts Division Chair.  Kay retired in 2016 after 25 years of service.

Kay was passionate about her work, travel, golf, U of H Volleyball, theater, and happy hours with friends.  She loved spending time with her family, especially in Michigan and on the East Coast.

Kay was preceded in death by her parents, Ted and Jane and her brother, Jim.  She is survived by her loving Ohana, Kimberly and Ted and their children, Reece, Jack, Sullie and Molly; Katherine and Pat and their children, Sean and Hunter; her brother Dan and many loving cousins and close friends.  Private services will be held in Honolulu and Michigan.

With strength, courage and hope, Kay battled 4 different cancers over a period of 15 years.  Donations may be made in Kay's honor to support cancer research through The American Cancer Society.