Catherine 'Kay' (Anderson) Carr

Carr, Catherine ("Kay") Anderson of Edina, died peacefully surrounded by family at her winter home in Mazatlan, Mexico on Feb. 20, 2015. Survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Irv Carr, sister Peg Strong, brother Douglas G. Anderson and daughters Holley Carr McCree, Katie (Pete) Prindle, Clare (Ken) Bills, Cecelia (Terry) Kirihara, Patty (Wally) Orfield, Theresa (Erik) Carr, Caroline (Rich) Picone and Peggy Wolff in addition to her legacy of 26 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many other family and friends. Kay was born on March 19, 1929 to Douglas and Catherine Anderson and grew up in Michigan, but spent most of her life in Minneapolis where she raised her family. Kay was involved in countless ministries throughout her life, including Girl Scouts, Camp Courage and Stephen Ministries. She and her husband, Irv, also founded Mazatlan Charities and La Familia in Mexico to serve a community they loved dearly. Kay lived a beautiful life and will be remembered as a role model who quietly changed the world one soul at a time. Kay described her life as "an adventure." She was adored by all that knew her and will be greatly missed. First visitation on March 5, 2015, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Funeral mass to be held March 7, 2015, 11:00 a.m., with visitation one hour prior. Luncheon will follow. All events at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Parish, 5071 Eden Ave., Edina. Memorials preferred to Mazatlan Charities: c/o Katie Prindle, 18226 Wellington Ave, Prior Lake, MN 55372.