Richard Kelly

KURT KELLY IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Richard Kurt Kelly, 45, died February 15, 2007, in Idaho Falls, as a result of the cumulative effects and complications of diabetes. Kurt was born June 25, 1961, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Richard Henry "Dick" Kelly and Ethel Vesta Ward Kelly. Kurt loved the outdoors. He camped, hiked and spent a lot of time alone enjoying nature and his surroundings. Kurt was an excellent skier and a member of the Ski Patrol at Brighton, Utah. Kurt graduated from Bonneville High School and attended a trade school and some college in Salt Lake City, Utah. While living in Salt Lake City, he worked for the United States Department of Agriculture as a photogrammetrist, compiling and digitizing photographic data for use in various earth measurements. He was then employed by an engineering firm, where he worked as a cartographer with "top secret" clearance, researching and preparing topographical maps for the Department of Defense. He also worked as a lab technician for a firm involved in geologic and petroleum exploration, and formed his own business that re-manufactured specialty computer hardware. Kurt was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Andrew R. "Skip" (Wanda) Kelly, and a sister, Kerry Lee Kelly. He is survived by four brothers and sisters, Rita Luke (Pete) Schobert, Renae (Chuck) Roberts, Danny C. (Kerri) Kelly, all of Salt Lake City, and Brady W. Kelly of Seminole, Florida. A Graveside Service for family and friends will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 21, 2007, at the Ammon Cemetery, under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Carol (Maxfield) Jensen Rita Jo and Renae and family members . . . please know that we are saddened to read about your brother . . . and that we care and extend our most sincere thoughts of sympathy and love to all of you. Love, Rodger & Carol Jensen Connie Maxfield Carlson connie@fallsinsurance.com The Kelly family has always been such a loving group of people. Please know that I remember Skip and Rita and the good times we had at Bonneville High School. My very best thoughts are with your family at this time. Connie Maxfield Carlson Clifford M Yeary cyeary@dolr.org All the Yearys extend their deepest sympathies. We are both saddened and deeply regret our inability to express our condolences in person. There have been no dearer friends to us than the Kellys. God bless, Ordeen, Jim, James W., David, Cliff & Tom