Kay Ann Clawson

May 11, 1947 - November 22, 2015

Kay Ann Clawson, 68, of Toledo unexpectedly passed away Sunday, November 22, 2015 at St. Vincent Hospital in the company of her loving husband and family members. Kay was born May 11, 1947 in Saginaw, Michigan to Kenneth and Elaine Doehring. Following the death of Kenneth Doehring, Kay and her siblings were adopted by Franklin Brooks of Saginaw, Michigan. Kay held a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Bowling Green State University and an Associate of Arts Degree majoring in Dance from Macomb College. Kay was a Certified Credit Executive. Kay was employed since 2004 as the program accountant with Lucas County Metropolitan Housing Authority. Kay held prior sales and accounting positions at Credit Bureau of Findlay, TRW, Data Rentals, Toledo Opera and Toledo Repertory Theater. Kay was honored to be a facilitator at the American Institute of CPAs Global Manufacturing Conference in Denver, Colorado in September, 2015. Kay was recognized in April, 2002 with a Women of Toledo award. She was President of Toledo Senior Centers, Inc. in 2000-2001, President of the Women of the Old West End in 1998-2000. She was an Ambassador for the American Heart Association and also served as a volunteer and officer in various other Toledo area organizations. Kay is survived by her husband of 25 years, David Clawson and an extended family; siblings, Diane Yarmuth (Duane), Janice Jacobs(Tom), Marilyn Brooks Kitsch (Robert), Kenneth Brooks (Ginny); children, Michael Willadsen (Joelle), Erik Willadsen (Martina), Adria Clawson Mew (Philip), Lori Hickman; grandchildren, Bethany Willadsen, Taylor Clawson, Samantha Mew, Jacob Willadsen, Gabrielle Willadsen Rewa (Ezekial), Caroline Willadsen, Brendan Willadsen, Connor Willadsen; great grand children, Madilyn Willadsen and Jordan Johnson, Jr.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation and a brief service will be Friday, November 27 at 11am until 1pm at Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Avenue, Toledo, 419-472-7633. Memorial Contributions may be made to The American Heart Association, Toledo Division.