Ralph Shelley

KENT SHELLEY Click here to view Kent's Video Tribute AMMON, ID -- R. Kent Shelley, 60, of Ammon, Idaho, died June 10, 2009, at his home of a sudden heart attack. He was born November 4, 1948, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Ralph James Shelley and Elma Ivene Exeter Shelley. He grew up in Pocatello and attended Roosevelt Elementary School, Alameda Junior High, and graduated from Highland High School. He earned an associates degree from Idaho State University's electronics program. He married Jan Taylor in March, 1973, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple, and they were later divorced. He lived in Blackfoot before moving to Idaho Falls. He married Dixie Lynn Yates November 9, 1996, in Idaho Falls. Their marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls Temple March 18, 2000. He worked for AMI in Pocatello, then for Bechtel/Bettis at the INL/NRF until his retirement two years ago. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served full-time in the Guatemala/El Salvador Mission from 1968-1970. Kent enjoyed fly fishing, camping with his family, music, gardening, hunting, tying flies, and old western movies. He loved cooking and barbequing for family and friends, spending time with his grandchildren, and playing Santa Claus at Christmas. Survivors include: Wife: Dixie Shelley, Ammon, ID Daughter: Erica (Jared) Powell, Vernal, UT Daughter: Rebecca Shelley, Twin Falls, ID Son: Bret Shelley, Boise, ID Son: Chad (Jennifer) Shelley, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Quinn (Stephanie) Shelley, Boise, ID Son: Paul (Ondrea) Shelley, Sicily, Italy Son: Gregory Jensen, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Todd Jensen, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Terrisa (Jayson) Peterson, Ammon, ID Daughter: Jana Berry, Ammon, ID Sister: Pam (Terry) Glenn, Pocatello, ID Sister: Kathy (Gary) Allen, Chubbuck, ID 22 loving Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and stepmother, Beth. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 15, 2009, at the Ammon LDS Stake Center, 2055 South Ammon Road, with Bishop Brian Hobbs of the Ammon 5th Ward officiating. The family will visit with friends Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road, and Monday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Ririe-Shelton Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Linda Bidwell lindab@walkerspine.com So sorry Dix. Love you Dale Nalder Dear Dixie, I am so saddened to hear about Kent. I consider you guys such good friends. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. You were both such a joy to be around. I have great memories of you and him. May you heart be lifted in this time of sorrow. You are apart for only a while. May god bless you and your family during this terrible time. I love you both. Dale Nalder Lynn Kirby lmkirby@cableone.net I was shocked to hear about the passing of Kent. I worked side by side with him for many years at the site. We had many good chats. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. karen washburn washburnmom@yahoo.com Dixie, I am so sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love Karen Washburn Elaine Safford esafford2@msn.com I appreciated and loved your Husband and Friend for over 35 years. I know Kent will be greatly missed by your family as well as his friends. I miss his laughter and teasing when we road to work. Please let me know if I can do anything for you. Dixie - I know this is a very difficult time for you; but Kent would want you to be as happy as you can be. Call me when you get feeling and better and have time if you would like. Love Elaine Shayne & Karl Fillmore shayne.fillmore@gmails.com We are saddened to hear of the passing of your loving husband and father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dixie - I know you will miss him dearly, he was such a light and love of your life and brought you so much happiness. May you find comfort in your many happy memories and look forward to the time when you will be reunited. With love and tender care, Karl & Shayne Reggie Feld cannonball83204@yahoo.com My Best Wishes to Kent's family. May he rest in peace. Rayo Cobbley cobbley3@yahoo.com I had a wonderful time years ago working with Kent at AMI. He had such an infectious laugh that he could lighten the mood anytime. He was great to work with and a joy to know. He will be missed. LaRae Cook Dixie, I was so sorry to read about your husband's passing. I want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We send our love to all of your family. LaRae Lovell Cook Caroll Walker We extend our heartfelt sympathy in the passing of your beloved husband and father. What a special man he was; so kind and always so pleasant and fun to be around. Dixie, I think he will miss you as much as you will miss him. Our prayers are with you. Love, Newell and Caroll Walker Terry McCurdy terry@mvbs.net I was a classmate with Kent in Pocatello. We attended Grade School, Junior High, and High School together. I have always enjoyed him and consider him as a good friend. My most sincere sympathies go out to the entire family. Terry McCurdy, Twin Falls Rex and Vicki Radford Dixie, We express our deepest sympathy and sorrow at the passing of your husband. May you find comfort in the things you know to be true and in the prayers we offer in your behalf. Rex and Vicki Radford Luke and Carla Yates Dear Dixie, We were so very sorry to hear about Kent's passing. It must be so hard for you. We didn't know him very well, but we knew that you were extremely happy for the years that you were married to him. Keep those memories in your heart and maybe that will help you cope with your loss. And remember that we love you. Love, Uncle Luke and Aunt Carla Holly Cook Dixie, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You are such a wonderful lady and you are in my prayers. Shannon Taylor Cameron shannoncameron@bresnan.net Becca, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. Hope you all are doing good. Of course you are you guys have always taken care of each other. You are in my thoughts!! Shannon