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Jim was born in Artesia CA to Barbara and Clarence Kelly on August 4th, 1959. He went to school at Savanna High School in Anaheim, CA. He married Sherry on December 1st, 1979, building their lives together in Colorado. He worked in the Plumbing industry, first as a plumber and later in wholesale both as a purchasing agent and manager of supply houses. Jim was a proud veteran and served in the U.S. Navy.
He enjoyed baseball and softball, both playing and coaching. He also loved golfing with friends and family. Jim is known for his outgoing spirit and love of having fun.
He is preceded in death by his father and stepfather.
He is survived by his mother Barbara, his wife Sherry and their children Adam and Shawna and their spouses. His siblings Karen, Cheri, Trudi, Mike and Denise.
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Jeanette
March 25, 2017
Miss you when you moved away we weren't in touch but I really liked knowing that you were walking around the world making people smile and think. You were one of a kind. Glad to call you my friend.
Rev Bob (Chaplain) Kwiatkowski
March 21, 2017
On behalf of TREA The Enlisted Association, please accept our sincere condolences in your loss. May God's holy hands comfort you.
March 17, 2017
I miss you friend! We had some good times! I am grateful I got to know such a great person and for all you did for my family. There is one less good man on the planet so sorry you're gone!
Imelda Garcia
March 17, 2017
My heartfelt condolences go out to Jim Kelly's family. I will surely miss the presence of a truly incredible person.
Gisella Honore
March 17, 2017
Jim was not only my co-worker, he was my friend. He will be truly missed. I still look at his desk and can't believe that he is not here with us. He is in a better place right now.
God bless him and his entire family in this difficult time.
My deepest condolences.
Frank Knapp
March 16, 2017
I had the pleasure of talking to Jim every day over the past 4-1/2 years. He always made me laugh and made coming to work every day much more enjoyable. Jim was one of a kind and will be sorely missed. Rest in Peace Jim. You left us way too early.
March 15, 2017
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 119:76,
Cindy Woodard-Glass
March 15, 2017
Jim made us laugh, And always welcomed us with a hug, sometimes a bear hug. Our memories of Jim are many and will stay with us. (The Glass Family).
SP
March 15, 2017
Rest in Peace my friend.
Sheri Alexander
March 15, 2017
Jim will be greatly missed. He was a great man in so many ways, and the world will have a hole without him. He held my twins when they were babies, laughed at all their nonsense and encouraged and supported us in every way you could ask of a friend. Jim never hesitated to help anyone, God bless him. Sure wish we could have spent some time together in person before he went Home. Love you, Jim, thanks for being a good friend.
March 15, 2017
Rest in peace dear cousin.
Mari Lynn and Frank Colger
Kathryn Burdick
March 15, 2017
My condolences to Jim Kelly's family. I had the extreme pleasure to enjoy his company when he and his wife came to New York for Shawna's wedding last year. The love he shared with his daughter was very evident. He will be missed.
s b
March 15, 2017
I am so sincerely sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my family's prayers during this difficult time.
March 15, 2017
Rest in Peace Jim you will be missed. You always made everyone smile...
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