Kaye Van Hee became involved in wrestling as a family activity, since her husband Tom, and two sons, Brent and Miles, were all involved in the sport.

Her level of involvement in wrestling far exceeded the normal "wrestling mom" duties of housing, feeding and transporting members of the wrestling community, which she did on numerous occasions.

Van Hee became an internationally recognized pairings official, earning her master rating of 1-E from FILA and USA Wrestling.

She has worked 22 international, 35 national and 125 regional tournaments, including six World Championships and four Pan American Championships.

Collegiate events she has worked include national and regional championships as well as state college and open tournaments.

She has also worked the Colorado State High School wrestling tournament and numerous other high school events.

Kaye lives in Fowler with her husband, Tom and enjoys retirement and travel.