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Penelope Ann Quay Adams, 75, of Scottsdale, Ariz., passed away peacefully Friday, June 9, 2017.
She was born in Dayton on Jan. 10, 1942, to the late Ralph and Margaret George Quay.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Stuart in 1995; a sister, Daisy Kindell; brothers-in-law, Edward Kindell, Bernie Sutterfield and John Gunckel; and a niece, Diana Quay Brunner.
She is survived by a son, Matthew (Ina) Adams; grandchildren, Sydney and Dekker Adams, Auna and Ryan of Scottsdale, Ariz.; great-grandson, Liam of Scottsdale, Ariz.; brothers, Robert (Janice) Quay of West Liberty, and her twin, Paul (Clara) Quay of Belle Center; sisters, Rose Gunkel of Verona and Kristine Sutterfield of Bellefontaine; nephews, Mike Kindell, Tom Kindell, Dave Kindell and Doug Quay; nieces, Beth Reichert, Debbie Claassen, Rebecca Timpone, Jeanine Churchill, Brittany Quay, Teresa Thobe and Michelle Suman; and extended family members and friends.
Penny graduated in 1960 from Belle Center High School, where she was instrumental in starting the Girls Athletic Association. Penny and Paul were active leaders in 4-H, showing sheep at the Logan County Fair. After graduation, she worked at National Cash Register in Dayton for a short time before graduating from Miami University with a bachelor’s degree in physical education. She earned a master’s degree in sports medicine from the University of Washington. Her first teaching job was in Strasburg, Colo., where she met and married her husband. Penny always said, “there is a world out there.”
Penny and Stu moved to Vashon Island, Wash., where Stu was superintendent of schools and she taught grade school physical education and coached gymnastics and high school golf. She loved to golf. While on Vashon Island, she was most improved at her club seven years in a row, women’s club champion four years straight and set a course record for women shooting one under 70.
Penny and Stu lived in Ashland, Ore., from 1984 to 1990. She coached girls high school soccer for five years and took the team to state each year. After a brief move to Colorado and 20 inches of snow, she and her husband retired to Scottsdale, Ariz., where she received credentials for massage therapy with a mission of healing those in pain. This was the culmination of all her life experiences and gifts. After being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2007, Penny was ultimately unable to continue her massage work, but still found time for comforting back rubs for family and friends.
Penny’s life was filled with joy, family, love and the love of Christ. She was motivated by those things. She was selfless and giving and touched many lives.
Memorial contributions may be made to an organization of the donor’s choice.
A memorial service begins at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 24, at Mountain View Presbyterian Church, in Scottsdale, Ariz., where she was a member.
Interment for intermediate family is at Fairview Cemetery, Belle Center, with the Rev. Kathy Clark officiating. A celebration of life is at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at the Belle Center United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 202 E. Main St., Belle Center.