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Kelly James BEQUETTE

FUNERAL HOME

Adair Funeral Home - Dodge Chapel

1050 N. Dodge Blvd

Tucson, Arizona

Kelly BEQUETTE Obituary

BEQUETTE, Kelly James age 58, entered eternal life on November 5, 2016. He was born January 24, 1958 in Sacramento, CA. Survived by his wife, Mary; daughter, Michelle (Luke) Pyde; son, Ryan; and sisters, Debra (Kirby) Fleming and Mitzi (Dolve) Spitz. Preceded in death by parents, Albert and Dorothy. After high school, Kelly joined the Navy and transitioned into the Air Force. He retired from the Air Force Reserves as a Senior Master Sergeant. While in the military, he married Mary Beth Kassis. Together they have enjoyed 35 years of marriage and were blessed with two children. In 1989, they moved to Washington State where Kelly worked for Boeing as an Aircraft Quality Inspector. Eleven years later, they moved to Tucson, Arizona where Kelly followed in his father's footsteps and became a realtor. Kelly's passions were to serve his community and others. He dedicated much of his time to the Church, the Knights of Columbus, and Long Realty Cares Foundation. Kelly served on the boards of the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus, Tucson Girls Chorus, and St. Thomas the Apostle Pastoral Council. He was loved by many and will be deeply missed. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, November 18, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church at 2727 W. Tangerine Rd., Oro Valley, AZ 85742. It will be followed by a burial at Holy Hope Cemetery at 3555 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson, AZ 85705. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Reachout Women's Center at 2648 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719. ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES are entrusted with the arrangements.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Nov. 13, 2016.

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for Kelly BEQUETTE

27 Entries

The infamous '62

Dan Stump

February 13, 2020

I'm so sad to hear this and my thoughts and prayers are with Kelly's family. Kelly was one of my best friends back in high school. I even bought the Pontiac Kelly built from the ground up - tearing out all the Pontiac drive train and replacing with big-block Chevy. RIP my friend.

Larry Franks

October 21, 2017

I am so saddened by the news about Kelly. I obviously didn't see him very often as it's almost a year since he passed but I was informed by Larry Lewis yesterday. Kelly would pop in for his printing needs - mainly for the Knights Of Columbus. It was always such a pleasure to talk to him. I will miss him.

January 29, 2017

We are snowbirds. We always looked forward to Kelly's greeting and smile when we returned to St Thomas in January where he ushered. Our hearts go out to Kelly's friends and especially his family. Bill and Ann Schoenborn

Bob & Kathy Hutchins

December 24, 2016

Very sad to learn of Kelly's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mary and the family. Kelly was part of our 940th Air Refueling Wing family and he worked with me in the jet engine shop. Good man, good worker, good friend.

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Jim Gianforte

December 21, 2016

I was fortune enough to meet Kelly when he let me paint the outside of his house.I'm truly sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for your family.sincerely. Jim Gianforte

Jeff Messner

December 8, 2016

I am sorry for your loss Mary. I have not seen Kelly in years but what I remember of him is that he was a great guy and fun to be around. God bless you and your family in this hard time. Keep the faith .
Jeff

Brandy Dows

December 8, 2016

The world has lost a wonderful man. I had the pleasure of being his mail carrier for the past 2 yrs. I will certainly miss his love of life and our many chats about our mutual love of motorcycle riding. My heart breaks for his family. Please accept my condolences and know he will truly be missed.

Jeff Ammons

December 1, 2016

I worked with Kelly at Boeing. Great coworker, easy to get along with and his sense of humor helped ease the stress we were under. My thoughts and prayers are with Mary and the kids.

Larry Lewis

November 21, 2016

Kelly will be remembered for his faith in the lord, dedication to his family and church. He was always the first to call on the sick and distressed. He exemptified the life of a Knight of Columbus caring for those in need. He leaves big shoes to fill.

Sue and Larry Lewis

Diane Tierno

November 19, 2016

So very saddened to hear of Kelly's untimely passing. I had the pleasure of working with Kelly for several years at Long Realty. Kelly was the consummate gentle man in every sense of the word, kind ,funny, compassionate, always willing to lend a hand. Kelly always spoke with such warmth about his wife Mary and his children, he was so proud. I hope the many wonderful memories you carry In your hearts will bring you some comfort during this very difficult time. Thoughts and prayers from my heart.

Lynn Wilson

November 18, 2016

I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Kellys passing. My heart hurt to hear about it and to know how much he will be missed. I have known Kelly since he started working at Long Realty. We were both at Long Realty's Casas Adobes office together. He was always a pleasure to be around. Thoughtful, funny, light hearted pragmatist always a professional. I had the pleasure of working with him on a deal this summer and due to his steadiness he had a big impact on the home closing. I will miss him. One of my fondest memories of him was him pulling into the parking lot at the Casas office with his 30's vintage car on a trailer. We had a great talk about the car and how long it had been in his family. There he stood next to this car looking like a man from the great gatsby era. Kelly was a class act and all the more because it was never an act. My heart goes out to his family. You are in my prayers and thoughts.

Lawrence Brady

November 17, 2016

What a gentleman Kelly was always with a smile and a handshake. I shall cherish the times we ushered together during Masses at St. Thomas. Truly a Knight I will sorely miss.

Kimberlyn Drew

November 17, 2016

Kelly was one of my favorite coworkers here at the Long Realty Foothills office. We used to occasionally ride on tour together to catch up and it was always fun. He had a fun, uplifting spirit, and a warm, genuine, gentlemanly manner. My heart goes out to Mary and their children. Kelly will be greatly missed.

Gregg Roberts

November 17, 2016

Kelly sat next to me in first grade. I was the best man at his wedding. He was the greatest friend anyone could ever hope to have. He made you laugh, he helped you, he will be remembered forever as the gold standard for Christian stewardship. My love is with his wife Mary, son Ryan and daughter Michelle including the many many others that knew and loved Kelly. He is Jesus arms now but our memories will never die. Love Gregg Roberts

Ed George

November 16, 2016

I closed on my house today and I want to express my heartfelt thanks to Kelly for all of the effort he put in on my behalf over the past year. I'm sad that I could not tell him in person. Kelly was a gentleman, a true professional, cared about his clients and would do anything for them. I will miss him. Sincere condolences to Kelly's family and his associates at Long Realty.

Alphonso

November 15, 2016

To the family of Kelly James Bequette, I am so sorry for your loss. I'm sure you will miss him dearly. Please find comfort in knowing one day we will see our loved ones again. John 6:40. Matthew 5:5.

Kathy Clouse

November 14, 2016

I worked with Kelly at Long Realty and he was a class act. Always took the time to say hello and was always there to lend a helping hand. My thoughts and prayers to his family.

Salpointe Catholic High School

November 14, 2016

The Salpointe Catholic High School community extends deepest sympathy to the Bequette family. You are in our prayers at this difficult time.

Jan Wizer

November 14, 2016

Thinking of you and sharing in your loss. May God comfort you and surround you with his love.

Jerry & Dixie Kassis

November 14, 2016

Kelly has always had a special place in our hearts. He was like a brother to us. His smile, humor and laugh are just some of the things we will miss the most.

Candy Bradford

November 13, 2016

I'm stunned! Your passing has left an empty spot in my heart! Your faith and your service to others has made a huge impact on so many. You are truly missed. May your wife, children and all those who love you feel the peace of our Father in Heaven as they go forward.

November 13, 2016

My sincere, heartfelt sympathy to Mary, Michelle and Ryan.
Janice Reiff

Jerry Smith

November 13, 2016

Jan and I were deeply disturbed to hear that Kelly is no longer with us. We met Kelly over two years ago looking at a Tucson home he was showing for a coworker. He impressed us so much with his candor, professionalism and genuine personal qualities, that I called him from Wisconsin last December to help us find a home in Arizona. As you would expect, he did a wonderful job of finding us our new home in Oro Valley. Just one example: Kelly left a KofC meeting in his tuxedo at 9pm one Friday to write an offer for us on a house & went over it patiently with us until after midnight. One Saturday in February, we got together on our motorcycles and talked about cars & bikes for over three hours at breakfast. I can't emphasize the enormity of losing such a good man and the impact he made on so many. My deepest condolences to Kelly's family, friends and coworkers. He will be long remembered.

November 13, 2016

Just learned of
Your loss when reading today's paper! So shocked and sad for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with your family -- Francie Kipling

Charles Lohr

November 13, 2016

Grace, Patrick and I offer our prayers for this wonderful Christian man and his family. May God hold you all in the palm of his hand.
Charles Lohr

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