Search by Name

Add a Memory

Send Flowers

Make a Donation

Share Obituary

Kelly Charles Temple

Kelly Temple Obituary

KELLY CHARLES TEMPLE
11-5-1956~12-23-2010

Kelly was an amazing man, a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and son. He always lived life to the fullest! He loved fishing, clamming, hunting, going on long drives, spending time with his family and hanging out at the shop.
He is survived by his wife, mother, daughter, son, granddaughter, sister, and many relatives.
The world lost an amazing man and he will be missed very much by everyone who was graced with his presence.
A donation fund will be set up at 1st Independent Bank for his family. Memorial services will be set up a later date.
Please sign the Guest Book at www.columbian.com/obits.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Columbian on Dec. 26, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Kelly Temple

63 Entries

Margaret

January 22, 2012

Hi baby brother, I haven't written to you in a while, and I'm sorry about that. I think about you and MISS you (and John)everyday!! I thought as time went on it would get a little easier but that doesn't seem to be true. I miss you both more and more with each day that passes, and the pain is almost unbearable! I guess we will never be able to fill the emptiness inside. I don't know why I was the one left behind as I can't help anyone. Mom needs you so much, as we all do!! It has been over a year now and I am worst off than I ever was. None of us can find a way to move on or get our live together. I pray you, John and God will show me the way someday soon. We all still need your guidance and help , even from up there! I know you both are happy and that is wonderful. Can't wait until I can join both of you. Just wanted you to know I am always thinking of you both and miss you more than anyone can even imagine. I LOVE YOU BRO. RIP All my love, Your sister

cody graham

December 23, 2011

One year ago today or landlord past away He was like a father to me always there for me and a loving guy and not only that but a very caring guy...... but ive taken it really hard today and been crying like crazy....I miss him a lot and wish he wouldnt of left so soon.......Ill never for get him........I'm prying for his family as this is really hard for them right now.

Margaret

November 5, 2011

Haapy Birthday to you!! I hope you are enjoying your day doing whatever you want to do. I'm sure you, John. and everyone will be having a beer in your honor. I will do the same here for you!! I can't put into words how much I miss you both!! All of our lives are so messed up since we lost you guys!! There are so many times I don't think we will be able to get it together ever again. But we DO keep trying to find the way. I hope you both are looking out for us and helping all of us be okay!! I wish you were here so bad, but I do not want you sick or suffering ever again. Even for one more day with you. I close my eyes and remember the happy times we were all together and that makes me smile.
I love you and wanted to say Happy Birthday!
Love always--RIP

Margaret

August 8, 2011

Kelly,
It has been awhile since I wrote to you. (I talk to you all the time) Can't believe it will be 8 months soon since we lost you---- seems like just yesterday you were here!! I can't even begin to tell you how much I miss you!!! Being called "Happy Butt" or "Skunk", or hearing your laugh and seeing that great smile! I miss EVERYTHING!! Like: Our Family get-togethers; time at the beach house; camping last summer with all of us;hanging out at the farm; and just knowing you were only a phone call away! I can't put into words how ALONE I feel!!! You were my Baby Brother and I KNEW you would ALWAYS be there to make sure I was okay (especially when Mom goes)-- but then you were gone!!!! I had John to lean on then, and knew HE would take care of me and be thre for all of us, but a few weeks later He Is GONE!! I feel like I am absolutely alone now even though there are people all around me, and WHO is going to take care of me or be there to lean on??? I have never felt like this before in my whole life, and I don't how to go on or make it stop hurting so much!?!! With John (and you) I could see a "light" at the end of the tunnel, and I knew it would be okay, but now I only can see darkness! The loss of you both has changed all of us, and we are LOST. So who can help who? Unbelievable that 2 people in a Whole Family could make such a difference when they were gone! No One or Nothing is the same anymore!!!!! And we don't know how to get past this. I wouldn't want you here suffering anymore, but I DO want you here!! And WHY Take John from us????? Guess we will never know the answers to all the whys until the day we are united again! But I know you and John are happy and in a much better place--so that makes me feel good! I hope I am as strong as "the heavens above" think I am and that I can make it through this tunnel. I know both of you will be there to help us through this somehow, and that is comforting! Please tell John " I love him with all my heart and soul, and I miss him more than bearable!!! Thanks for being MY Brother!!!! And letting me get all this off my mind! Love you so very much.....

April 12, 2011

On days like today I wish you were here to tell me what to do. Or so I could just talk to you and clear my head. You always seemed to know the right things to say or do to make things better. I miss you every day.

March 25, 2011

I just can't believe you have been gone from us for 3 months already. We miss you more and more each day!! I don't know if we will ever be "right" without you and John here. I think about you always and knowing you are well and happy makes it easier for me. I will love you forever and ever,
Your "big" sister, Glad-As ( LOL )

March 24, 2011

we miss you

March 14, 2011

there is not a song I can listen to, or a place to go. That I do not remember all the good memories. Every thing you have done for me. I thank you every day and will always miss you.

Dr.J

March 4, 2011

Dearest Portia and Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Kelly was a very amazing person!

Your Friends at Mt. View Eye Care

February 24, 2011

Daddy~ You have been gone for two months and it seems like forever!! I miss you so much and think bout your everyday! I know that your out of pain and not suffering anymore which is what makes me feel a little better!! There will never be a day that goes by that I dont think bout you!! I know you are up there watching us and making sure we all are ok and still trying to lead us in the right way!! Life will never be the same without you but Im going to do my best to make you proud..working hard and being a great mom you taught me so much and I will never forget any of it!! I LOVE YOU DAD AND MISS YOU TONS!!!
Love you always and forever

Your Daughter

February 21, 2011

Kelly--Hard to believe you have been gone almost 2 months. Just doesn't seem possible!! I miss you being around so much, but so very happy you are in a better place with no more suffering. Please watch out for all of us!! Until we see each other again--- All My Love, Margaret

February 18, 2011

miss you uncle kelly

January 10, 2011

I felt as though this poem may come as comfort to you all! Seemed to relate in more ways than we will ever know.

GOD'S GARDEN

God looked around His garden and found an empty place,
He then looked down upon the Earth and saw your tired face.

He put His arms around you and He lifted you to rest,
God's garden must be beautiful, as He always takes the best.

He knew that you were suffering & He seen you were in pain,
He knew that you would never get well on Earth again!

He saw your road was getting rough & the hills were hard to climb,
So He closed your weary eyelids and whispered " PEACE BE THINE".

It broke our heatrs to lose you but you didn't go alone,
For part of us went with you on the day God called you home!

May you Rest In Eternal Peace! You will be sorely missed by so so many. As you may be gone from our life, but you will NEVER EVER be forgotten!!!
A great man you were and will always be to many. Your family is always in our prayers.

January 9, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

January 8, 2011

my memories of kelly are from about 35 yrs ago,before he started doing const. work.i had the pleasure of working with kelly at coffields gas station.kelly always had this big smile.always ready to jump in and help somebody.i still see kelly flying into work in his red shortbed truck not daring to slow down untill he was at least 10 feet from his parkin spot. not keeping in touch over the years is surely my loss. my condolences to his .family and friends. Dan Taplin 1/8/2011 .

Richard E Robuck

January 8, 2011

I`am so very sorry to hear of kelly~s passing please exept our Prayers and our thoughts for your loss The Robucks

January 8, 2011

R.I.P great uncle kelly. i love you and miss you tons

Mike & Nancy Tester

January 7, 2011

We wish to remeber Kelly and his family during this time of loss. Kelly blessed opur lives for many years. We met Kelly when he was around 18 years old and have been through many good times and some bad times but he was always there when we needed him. We will never the camping trips the hunting trips the fishing and claming trips. The may times we played pinocle all night witht he kids running wild through the house. Many laughing moments with Al, Peg, and Burgy. Kelly was full of life and always had a great sense of humor. Mike and I loved his entire family. We thinks about him every day since his passing. My chuildren loved him dearly. I pray for peace for the family and and am relieved that he is no longer in such horrible pain. It was terrible to watch this strong andf couragous man fail so quickly. WE love you Kelly and your family. If any of your family members ever need any help I hope that you will seek Mike and I out to help. Love Mike and Nancy Tester

January 7, 2011

He was a dear friend that Mike and I loved like a son or a brother. We have many good memories of camping trips, claming, fishing, and great camp fires. We were blessed to have him in our lives for as long as we have known him. Mike abd I met him back in the good old days. We will miss him grreatly and we loves his wife and kids and the rest of the family. With much love Mike and Nancy Tester

January 7, 2011

Portia and family,
I'am very sorry to hear about your loss,
my prayers and thoughts are with you,
carrie Benson.

Shelly Tester~Denton

January 7, 2011

Dearest Portia, Desiree and family, Kelly JR and Family, Peg, Margaret

Words alone cannot express my sympathy on the untimely death of your beloved husband, father, brother, son and friend. To say that his time with us was far too short is an understatement. The reality is that he will be sorely missed by all who loved and knew him.

No doubt the outpouring of sympathy you have received since his parting has been of some consolation on the grief you feel. Hopefully it will serve as a reminder to you of how well-loved and liked he was.

I hope that you and your family will find peace and comfort in knowing that his suffering is over and that his just rewards await him.

May God bless you and your wonderful family.

Rich & Linda Uskoski

January 7, 2011

Kelly was special persons that as you go through life you will always remember.His personality was infectious to everyone he came into contact with,his smile, willingness to help others goes to show what a wonderful person that Kelly was and the ideals that he stood for.Our thought and prayer go out to all those around him,his memory will remain with all those that had the oppurtunity to meet such a great man.

TJ and Vanette Fontenette

January 6, 2011

We have great memories of the special person that Kelly was and are grateful for the chance to have known him. TJ and Vanette Fontenette

Colbey Biegler

January 4, 2011

Kelly Charles Temple. You've ALWAYS been there for and me helped me anyway you possibly could. I have all the love and respect for you in the world. You're a great guy and have a wonderful family. You've taught me so many things over the years and always had your door open to me. Thankyou so much for everything, you will be truly missed by us ALL. I'll always be here for your family and do anything I can to help. Your a very well known and repected man and you've helped and taught us all so much. I love you. Youll always be here in my heart.

January 3, 2011

uncle kelly, i was so young i did not know you that well. but i know you were a wonderful uncle. wish i would of had more time to spend with you. i will always love you. love your niece

Destiny Eckstrom

January 2, 2011

My uncle kelly was a great man, great father, son, and grandfather! Me and him has had some great memories. i am very sad he is gone(: he will be dearly missed by family and friends.

Steve Williams

January 1, 2011

kelly temple was a great man great father ,huspand,soon and friend always there to give a hand i am sure glag i new him will be mist your friend

Jennifer Ricks

January 1, 2011

Kelly.. You were the greatest guy i ever knew! You always did everything for anyone that needed help including me! You always treated me like your own daughter.. I will always be forever grateful for that relationship i had with you! You will be truly missed.. I love you! Love always your show me girl..

Nick Blair

January 1, 2011

My Uncle was the greatest man I have ever met. He would do anything he could to help those in need and never asked for a thing in return. Kelly was always willing to teach anyone anything he could. He taught me alot in life and about life for the short time he was here. I think that he taught me how to be a caring and loyal person most of all. I can never repay him for all he had done for me, but I will try my best to be half the man he was!! I will always love and remember you! You are forever in our hearts!!!

John Reagan

December 31, 2010

My neighbor of thirty years i will miss you no one could ever be a better neighbor.
Love and Peace, you wont be forgotten and will always be in our hearts
The Reagan Family

Kelly A Temple

December 30, 2010

An old wise man once told me that, "the good die young". My dad was living proof ! He was the smartest , strongest, most outgoing man i have ever known in my life. He would do anything for anyone any time not matter what. I am going to do my best to be the man my father raised and tought me to be and carry on the kelly temple name with honor and respect.
i love you dad love always your only son Kelly Temple JR

dawn degrande

December 30, 2010

you will so missed. our prays and thoughts are you my you rest in peace with our Lord see you one day Dawn and Phil

DAWN DEGRANDE

December 30, 2010

THERE IS SO MANY STORES ABOUT KELLY BUT ONLY ONE HIS WAS A GREAT PERSON WHO WILL BE MISSED , OUR BOTHER, AND BEST FRIEND DAWN AND PHIL

Brent Yearout

December 29, 2010

They say that everything happens for a reason; I've yet to put a rhyme to this one... There are no words that can describe how much Kelly will be missed by myself and my family. He was always there to lend a hand, and he was probably the best construction foreman money could buy. He taught me how to dip for smelt, and took me tuna and halibut fishing for the first time in my life. I got myself into some trouble and I needed a temporary job so I could do work release, Kelly was there for me and answered the call. Kelly was a great teacher, and one hell of a man, and even though I call them few, "Kelly my friend, I'm gona miss You!"

Jackie Heroux McKay

December 28, 2010

My friend Kelly, I am sad that you have left us through a bad disease, I too have Luekemia and I feel your pain. It warms my heart to know you are with our God now. You were a good guy Kelly and had a wonderful smile, All of my family will miss you. May God bless your soul and keep your family safe.

December 28, 2010

Great guy and friend,knew Kelly for 40 years,you will be missed,sorry to see you go so early in your life

Deanna Erickson

December 28, 2010

kelly we will be missed by alot of people i've known him for many many years had alot of fun with him and the family.he was a wonderful man husband and father will miss you wish i would of spent more time with them all will alway think of you and your family love you guys so much my prayer go out to your family.

December 28, 2010

YOU WILL BE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS FOREVER. JEFF AND BARB

Kim Jensen

December 28, 2010

I am deeply saddened by this loss...our hearts go out to you and your family...Rest in Peace, my friend.

willy d

December 28, 2010

Kelly Temple man of many words and many wise cracks with a miller in his hand!! I have only known him for a short time (not long enough) He was a good hearted, and generous man. husband, father, grandpa to a buitifull family. i just wish him a fair well, intell we meet again around the bomb fire in the sky. my heart goes out to his family, and the people who knew him . fair well kelly, u will b missed n not forgotten!!!!

December 27, 2010

we miss you uncle kelly

Weedy and family

December 27, 2010

Kelly was a friend who could always make me smile! I will always remember that about him! He was a very hard worker and a great father to his kids! He will be missed dearly! I am looking forward to seeing him again someday in Heaven! Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family!

dunn

December 27, 2010

uncle kelly, wish i would have spent more time with you. i remember all the camping trips and when i needed any thing you were there. we miss you tons. love all of us the dunns

Margaret Blair

December 27, 2010

There are no words to tell you how alone and empty I feel inside since I lost my Baby Brother. I will miss you more than I ever thought I could miss anyone! I am sorry you are gone, but so very happy you are with God and not suffering anymore. I will never ever forget what a great man you were. All my love, Your Sister

Dolly Feeken

December 27, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss.
-The Feeken Family
(James,Dolly,Chrissy)

Joanne Johnson(Feeken)

December 27, 2010

Kelly I have known for 30+ years and have a lot of great memories.Your and Portia were always there for my family.You always had a smile and a stupid joke for everyone.Thank you for the memories and this year at Relay there will be a memory paper there with your name on to right by my Moms.Again Kelly I will miss you.Thanks for gracing my families lifes.

December 27, 2010

Kelly was a part of our family for many years. We have a lot of history and memories of Kelly and all of his family. Kelly's name gets mentioned at most of our family gatherings with many comical twists! May you all have peace in your heart at this difficult time and may Kelly have no more pain. The Heroux Family - Earl/Fran, Chuck, Teresa, Fred, Cindy, Denice and Janice.

Pat Galvan

December 27, 2010

My heart felt condolence on the passing of your father.May GOD'S angels be around to comfort you.

Barbara Oxford

December 26, 2010

we never got the chance to meet Kelly because we live in Bakersfield,Ca. My mom (Sue) did meet him and said he was a great guy. But Portia is our cousin and we love her and her family and they will be in our thoughts and prayers. we love u portia your cousins Belinda & family, Robert ,Barbara & family, Kyle, Becky and family and Earl, Carol and family and Aunt Sue.

kim sexton

December 26, 2010

Uncle kelly, you were a great uncle i have good memories with you and aunt portia,desirae and little kelly.I love you and sad to see you go to soon.i know that your in a better place now but sd you couldn't stay.i always think about the times that were went to a little pizza place there that had pink panther loved going there withyou guys and going to the zoo it was good times i love and miss you very much...

Kasey Fisher

December 26, 2010

Kelly (Dad) Will be missed dearly by all that knew him. He was good and honest and A helpful man. You needed something he was there. He told many Great stories and made great fun for everyone. He might be gone but never forgotten. He will be in our spirits our souls in our stories and in our thoughts forever. Rest in Peace Kelly (Dad).

Karen Graf

December 26, 2010

Met Kelly and his family when my son started dating his beautiful daughter. Spent time at the shop and at their home. Really was hoping to get to know him better (such a cool guy). Hope to continue my relationship with his family so as to get to know Kelly the way I wanted to. He will be missed by so many. Love and Prayers to his loved ones.

We love you grandpa

Desirae Temple

December 26, 2010

I LOVE YOU DAD!!! You were the best dad in the whole world and an amazing grandpa!! We miss you tons!! I think bout you every second of every day!! My dad was a wonderful man he would help anyone at anytime and never asked for anything in return and was a very hard worker!! Dad you were always there for me and I know your up there now looking down on me and always watching out for me!! RIP DAD!!!

Desirae Temple

December 26, 2010

kelly was a man of many trades and one of the smartest people i have ever known. He was the best father-in-law any one could ever wish for ! He was the father i never had, Rest in peace, you will be forever loved.

Desirae Temple

December 26, 2010

I LOVE YOU DAD!!! You were the best dad in the whole world!! And a great grandpa!! You were always there when I needed you and I know you are up there always looking over me and out for me!! My dad was an amazing man!! He would do anything for anyone and never ask for anything in return!! He was a very hard worker....worked hard all his life!! Dad I miss you tons and think about you every second of every day!! RIP DAD!!!!!!!

Fred & Ginger Everhart

December 26, 2010

A dear friend lost, but not forgotten. We will cherish the moments and memories shared with such an amazing person! Kelly lived life to the fullest, worked hard and played hard! He would do anything for you and never expect a thing in return. Kelly you are loved and missed by so many, and your family is in our thoughts and prayers!

cody graham

December 26, 2010

kelly was a good friend and we will all miss him i pray for his family

Julie Graham

December 26, 2010

I have been renting a place from Kelly for 9 years. He was very kind to my 3 children and I. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. My prayers are with his family.

Paul Burgess

December 26, 2010

Kelly and I met mid 70's when he was working for Westwood developement.Our friendship grew when he was at Eastridge and I did contract work there. We shared work, whiskey and Husky football tickets. Kelly built my home for me and everyday I thank him for his knowledge and hard work. Later we worked together for FG&T construction, going to Denver and Las Vegas on quite a memorable trip. My heart is very sad because I will miss Kelly tremendously.
Over the last few months Kelly and I talked often and mostly about our faith and knowing that Kelly had a belief helps me deal with my sorrow because I know that Kelly is with our Lord.
Porche, Desiree and Jr you know how special Kelly was and the many people who loved him so just remember we are all here to help in any manner.

Cindy Heroux-North

December 26, 2010

Kelly was a kind and generous man. Always there when he was needed, and always willing to help. He will be missed. My prayers are with the family.

December 26, 2010

To a good neighbor and friend
Dan Doyle

December 26, 2010

Iam sorry that we had to lose family members this month. I didn't know Kelly that well but I do know he was a great guy, my heart goes out to you, Emily Eckstrom-Wales

Showing 1 - 63 of 63 results