Kelly Inman Obituary

INMAN - Kelly Jean Inman, age 44, of Santa Barbara California, lost her battle with cancer on July 5, 2010. Kelly was born June 30, 1966 in Grand Rapids, MI. She was a graduate of Caledonia High School in the class of 1984. Kelly has spent the last 15 years working in the Arts including music and movies and has been active in the Return to Freedom Ranch an American wild horse sanctuary. She is survived by son, Marley Inman; his father, Lawrence Shipstone; her mother, Patricia Vandyke (Inman); father, Bruce (Doris) Inman; grandmother, Mildred Inman; sisters, Vicky Kay (Todd) Hansma, Thresa (Jerry) Palmer, Robin (Jeremy) Fettig, Sarah (Scott) Dodds; several aunts, uncles and cousins, and by many wonderful friends, especially Susie Eubanks, Neda DeMayo, and Sandy Miller. Her grandparents, James and Irene Vandyke, Clarence Inman; her uncle, Terry Inman; and her Aunt Bette Ann Inman precede Kelly in death. There will be a memorial service held at the Return to Freedom Ranch, Lompac, California on July 18, 2010. Special thanks to the loving care of the wonderful Dr.'s and staff at the Serenity House Hospice in Santa Barbara where Kelly spent her last 6 weeks.

Published by Grand Rapids Press from Jul. 8 to Jul. 9, 2010.
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tony cobb

June 21, 2011

You lived quite a life and will forever be immortalized - perhaps only for one year of your life - but immortal nonetheless. and those who knew and loved you have their extensive memories, they don't need what the public will remember they knew the real you. Rest in Peace, God Bless your little boy and the be in peace from the pain leaving him must have caused you. As a single mother of a little boy myself, I cannot imagine and will pray for your grace and peace for eternity.

Beth Broderick

November 20, 2010

I was a friend of Kelle's in NY,we met working together at Nells. She was a lovely girl and very special. I am sad to know she passed away, I would have loved to reconnect with her again., and hopefully will again someday.I am truely sorry for your loss..

lori Moose

November 17, 2010

I'am so truly sorry to hear of Kelly's passing I often think of her and our times riding the school bus together she will always be remebered as a beautiful person.

Ben B

August 26, 2010

What a beautiful person she was, such an easy smile. We went High School together. My sympathies to her family and friends.

Laura Martin-LaFontsee

July 14, 2010

We love and miss you!! May you find happiness and peace till we meet again!!!!!!!!!!

Shaun Gary

July 13, 2010

Sad to hear of Kelly's passing, my prayer's are for you Vicki, Family and Friends.
She was always so nice and smiled easily. No doubt she made an impact. I am blessed to have known her.

Michael Crumback

July 12, 2010

Kelle, we remember the great friendship that you nurtured between our son Forest and Marley when you lived here in Minneapolis. We send our love and prayers to you and Marley and Lawerence. Blessings all.

B and Jon James-Eidbo

July 11, 2010

I, too, was in Kelly's class in High School. She will be missed. I remember she always had a radiant smile on her face and was a very happy person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Robert Durkee

July 9, 2010

My deepest sympathies to Kelly's family. We were very dear friends in High School, and I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.

Carol Kuiper-VanSolkema

July 9, 2010

My sincere condolences to Kelly and her family. I graduated with Kelly and I've not seen her much since then but have many fond memories of Kelly. I can imagine she was very courageous in her fight with cancer.

Paul Martin

July 9, 2010

So sorry to hear of Kelly's passing. She was a good friend of my sister's in HS and of course I often tagged along. I have many fond memories of those days. My thoughts and prayers go out to Kelly & her family.....

Jill Boorsma-Jewell

July 9, 2010

Kelly and I graduated high school together. I'm so sorry to hear of her passing. She was much to young! My sincere condolences to her family.

April Andrus

July 9, 2010

So sorry to hear of Kelly's passing. I've lost touch with Pat, Kelly & Vicky over the years, but have wonderful childhood memories of going to church together, spending time at each other's houses - I remember the "red room" in Martin - Kelly & Vicky's big smiles. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you. Love, Carol Doezema-(Charles)Jager, Martin, MI

Carol Jager

July 8, 2010

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