Kenneth Mitchell Kays

1936 - 2017

Kenneth Mitchell Kays obituary, 1936-2017, Columbia, MO

BORN

1936

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Memorial Funeral Home/Columbia

1217 BUSINESS LOOP 70 W

Columbia, Missouri

Kenneth Kays Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 3, 2017.

Dr. Kenneth Mitchell “Mitch” Kays



April 3, 1936 – July 3, 2017





Dr. Kenneth Mitchell “Mitch” Kays passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Graveside services will be at Eldon Cemetery, Saturday, July 8, 2017 at 10:00am. There will be visitation later that day at 2:00pm at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia, Missouri with a service following at 3:00pm, 1217 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, MO.



Kenneth was born in Fortuna, Missouri to Keith Marion Kays and Margaret Anna Baker Kays on April 3, 1936. He was active in sports during school participating in basketball and track. He attended Central Methodist College earning his undergraduate degree in Biology/Pre-Med in Fayette, Missouri.



He graduated from The University of Missouri Medical School in Columbia, Missouri in 1962. Later in 1962 he completed an internship at Kansas City General Hospital. In 1963 he received a direct commission in the United States Army Medical Corps. He was stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado. From 1966-68 he completed a general surgery residency at St. Louis County Hospital. Upon completion he practiced general medicine in St. James and Rolla, Missouri.



Dr. Kays began his radiology residency in 1970 at The University of Missouri in Columbia. Beginning in 1971 he began private practice with Radiology, Inc. at Boone Hospital Center and Moberly Regional Hospital. He was Board Certified in Nuclear Medicine and Radiology. Dr. Kays remained board certified even after retiring to the Lake of the Ozarks with his wife of 15 years Fern S. Kays.



He was preceded in death by his parents, Keith and Margaret Kays, his sisters; Dee Dee Kays Centella, Billy Jean Kays Gunn, Patti Jo Kays Minturn, and brother-in-law Gerald “Jerry” W. Coffman.



Dr. Kays is survived by; his wife Fern S. Kays of Columbia, sister Paula Sue Kays Coffman of Eldon, his children; Peter M. Kays of Columbia, Kimberly Kays Motz and husband Dr. Cary R. Motz, of Denver, Colorado; Katherine Kays Perry of Austin, TX, Sara and David Bailey of St. Louis, Amy and John Prentzler of Kansas City. Dr. Kays’ grandchildren; Connor L. Perry and Dunovan E. Perry of Austin, TX, Carter R. Motz and Tate B. Motz of Denver, CO, Grant Bailey of St. Louis, Taylor, Anthony and Kendra Matzek, great grandson Lincoln Matzek of Kansas City.



In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri, 2101 Vandiver Dr., Columbia, MO 65202.



Online condolences can be left for the family at memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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July 14, 2017

Daughter

Katherine Kays Perry

I love you Dad!

July 8, 2017

Fern, so very sorry to hear about Ken.Sorry we could not come down this afternoon but we had another commitment. John always enjoyed being with you both at lunch time. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. With sincerest sympathy and friendship, John and Diane Davis

July 7, 2017

Jo Nash

Sympathy & prayers. Jo Anne Nash

July 7, 2017

Nancy Pruitt (Hengstenberg)

Fern and family. Deepest condolences in your loss. (from a schoolmate, Eldon Jr. and
Eldon High School)

July 7, 2017

Cathy Ergovich

I worked with Dr. Kays in the 80's & 90's as a Radiology Technologist. He was a great Doctor. My deepest sympathy to his family.

July 6, 2017

Susan Orth

We are so very sorry. With Deepest Sympathy, Mark and Susan (Orth) Maunder

July 5, 2017

Daughter

Amy Prentzler

I love you mom and we will get through this

July 5, 2017

Fern, my dear friend, my heart aches for the pain I know you feel. Please know you are not alone, your many friends are with you now
with love,
Sue & Keith

July 3, 2017

D Mattingly

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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