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KELLI O'BRIEN Obituary
Kelli passed away Sunday morning, Sept. 12, 2010, at her home in Chowchilla.
She was born on July 6, 1956, in Madera. Kelli was a life-long resident of Chowchilla, attended local schools and graduated from Chowchilla Union High School in 1974. She attended Merced College for two years. Kelli married Bob O'Brien in 1983. They raised three children.
Kelli began her career with SaveMart Supermarkets in the late 1980s. She was well-known to her customers for her smile and service.
Kelli had a generous heart and was dedicated to the youth of Chowchilla. She could often be found at various sporting events cheering on the teams.
Kelli's true love in life was spending time with her family and especially her grandkids. She was preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Jackie Ralls of Chowchilla, her father-in-law John O'Brien, her brother-in-law Jim O'Brien, both of Waterville, Washington.
Kelli is survived by her husband, Bob O'Brien of Chowchilla; three children, Sunni Wheatley and her husband, Bobby of Lemoore, Andrew O'Brien of Chowchilla and Jami Sandlin and her husband Jordan of Chowchilla; and two granddaughters, Sienna and Hailey Sandlin; two sisters, Karen Boyd and Darvin Thomas of Chowchilla, Sandy Christian and husband Robert of Merced; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces and friends.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, Sept. 16, at 7 p.m. at Cornerstone Community Church in Chowchilla.
In lieu of flowers remembrances may be sent to Hinds Hospice of Merced.
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Glenda Lane
September 16, 2010
I am so saddened by her passing.She will always be remembered as a kind and caring person.I knew her from school and send my prayers to all of those who loved her.
Cheryl Robinson Brice
September 16, 2010
?My deepest sympathy goes out to you All?
Kelli and I started out school together, graduating with the Class of "74. Our families were good friends growing up. We shared a lot of wonderful childhood memories together, attending each other's birthday parties, Campfire camp, Wilson Marching Band and then Chowchilla High.
Our lives weren't as close thru our adult years, but we could seem to always catch up at the check-out stand at Save Mart.
Kelli was a loving mother, good friend to all whose lives she touched, while always keeping that rah-rah cheerleader spirit.
She will be so missed by us all, but we take comfort in knowing she is in a peaceful place and her suffering is now over
I will never forget our friendship and cherish those memories forever~??
Candy Bowerman Cardwell
September 15, 2010
I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love.
-- Leo Buscaglia
Family and friends, I am so sorry for your loss. I take comfort knowing that Kelli is no longer suffering and is wrapped in the arms of our Savior.
I shall always remember Kelli as a wonderful woman with a smile that could warm any heart. I will cherish the fun times we shared, remembering how she couldn't wait to get home after school to jump in the car with her beloved dad Homer for the trip to the lake for waterskiing, cheering at the games, playing in the band or lending a helping hand or smile to one of her many friends. I will always hold my fond memories sacred, knowing that she was a special friend and be so ever grateful that through our life our paths crossed.
Lisa Schrole
September 15, 2010
Dear O'Brien Family, I knew Kelli in high school and college. I remember her as a caring, fun-loving beautiful gal. I'm so sorry for your loss. May all the wonderful memories carry you through the difficult days ahead. Lisa Patterson Schrole
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