John A. Kelly
April 2, 1921 - August 9, 2007
Obituary
John A Kelly
He left this life August 9, 2007 after complications from surgery. He was born in Twin Falls, Idaho April 2, 1921. John was a World War II Veteran serving with the US Army. A long standing member of Iron Workers Local 86, he spent much of his career working for Isacson Steel. He is survived by his children and their families. daughters Trudy Sam Starr, Cindy Jim Davis and Sandra Kelly; sons Artel Kelly and Ted Patti Bottorff; daughter-in-law Laura Bosik and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren He is also survived by a brother, four sisters and many dear nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife Norma and sons, Darrell Bosik, Terry Kelly and Dick Kelly, his parents, two brothers and one sister. John will be missed greatly and remembered often by close friends and family. Johns level of strength and integrity will live on through his family and people who loved him. Services will be 2:00 PM Monday, August 20th at Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial, 16445 International Blvd., SeaTac, WA. In lieu of flowers, donations to your favorite charity. Please sign the online memorial guestbook at www.bonneywatson.com.
I met John at Cambey. What a joy to know him. We will surely miss you John.
I trust you’re in the arms of the Lord.
As a lunch friend at Cambey, you are missed.
How fun it would be to have you tease me about raisens again. You are missed John.
As your noon time cook for quite awhile, you are missed.
You contributed to each of our lives. Your smile and good spirit will be missed.
Well,Big Brother, you are finally at peace. We are so glad that we spent a couple of days with you in March. It was so much fun. We have many fond memories of the ocean and fishing at Westport. We missed you and yours at the Kelly family reunion this year. You will always be in our thoughts.
Trudy,Artie,Sandra,Ted,Cindy,Laura and all your familys we love you and send our Prayers.
John, it was a pleasure knowing you and being part of your life for the last 20+ years. Rest in peace with Vicky!
Sorry to hear of John’s death. He is at peace now. We have fond memories of John and Vicky. We had a lot of happy times with them.
Don and Nancy
I thought I signed this once, but I guess it didn’t go thru. Anyway, Trudy, Artie, Sandra, Cindy, Ted n Laura n families, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. He was a great man and terrific Uncle to me and many others. He will truly be missed by 630+ people in his family and by many many friends. Go in peace Uncle John. I love you very much. Your niece Val Culp
To Aunt Willma, Aunt Lovie, Uncle Leo, Aunt Leah, Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in the loss of your brother. Go in peace Uncle John. I love you all. Your niece n daughter. Val
My condolences to the family of John, he was a good ironworker and friend. I hope you know Artie that I though a lot of your dad and you
Sincerely………..George Koontz
Dad, All memories of the times we shared will stay in my heart & live forever. You became my father in my heart and I will miss you.
“Love and Lots of Hugs”
Cindy
I’m very sorry to hear about John.
To John’s family:
I first met John in the Spring of 1965 when we were erecting a 9 story office building in Olympia and I had the occassion to work with him many times over the next few years. John was always before all else a Gentleman and a Journeyman and he will be missed.
Chuck Bailey Local 114
DAD, I Love You!, I will miss you very much. Sandra
We’ll miss you very much dad, I love you.