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Patricia Kelley Obituary

Patricia Treece Kelley 73 of Colorado Springs died Saturday Nov. 28th from heart and lung complications of cancer. Pat was born on May 10, 1936 in Leechburg, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late John K. and Anna J. Roberts Treece. She leaves behind her loving husband of over 45 years, George, their three children, Kevin Kelley of Ft Myers, Florida, Katie Kelley of Isle of Man and Jennifer Munson of Fairview, Tennessee, along with grandchildren Cameron, Amber, Jayde, Kristin, Kassi and Kimberly and great-grandson Kevin . Patricia grew up in Columbus, Ohio and was a graduate of Ohio State University. Patricia dedicated her life to the service of others. First in her career as an elementary school teacher and then working as a volunteer for the Park Service of Grand Teton National Park, Colorado Springs Visitor Center, and for her children as a girl scout and youth group leader and most recently starting a local group for Sew Much Comfort making hundreds of pants and other items for the injured soldiers. Funeral services will be at 1:30 PM on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 7400 Tudor Road Colorado Springs. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery in Colorado Springs. In lieu of flowers the family requests donation be made to Sew Much Comfort 13805 Frontier Lane Burnsville, MN 55337 in honor of Pat Kelley.

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Published by The Gazette on Dec. 1, 2009.

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December 2, 2009

Dear George & Family,
Please accept my condolences in your loss.
I am a former neighbor and have fond memories of visits with you.
Sincerely,
Gail J. Piper

Angela Migyanko

December 1, 2009

Dear George,Katie, Jenny, & Kevin

Uncle Chuck and I want to let you know you all are in our prayers at this time. I remember spending a summer with all of you and Patsy was always involved in many projects for others. She enjoyed looking after your elderly neighbors. We all will miss her.

Love,

Angela & Uncle Chuck

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