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Brian Lynn Kelley

Portland, Oregon

Sep 1, 1953 – Feb 10, 2023

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BORN
September 1, 1953
DIED
February 10, 2023
LOCATION
Portland, Oregon

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Brian Lynn KelleySept. 1, 1953 - Feb. 10, 2023 Brian Kelley passed away at home Feb. 10, 2023, after a long battle with cancer, with his wife Lynne by his side. Brian outlived his initial prognosis by over five years, and the strength and courage that he displayed throughout his illness will be...

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Brian is missed, a friend and his attitude about life. His positive and energetic view of life's challenges and opportunities will be remembered. God's blessings for his family and wonderful Lynne.

Brian was always a good friend to so many people and will continue to be one of the best people I have ever known. My God Bless Lynne.

We think of you often and miss you. You were absolutely one of kind!

Brian. A Friend, but so much more! We were in grade school, high school and college together. We worked as roofers together, and he taught me building skills. His love of cars was amazing, were he shared rides in so many classics. His love of his family at a young age, was inspiring. His ability to ask questions, made him a great friend to so many people. He loved his wife, Lynne and was always speaking kindness and love for her. She is the best and kept his life in order. I miss Brian, and...

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Brian lived a couple houses away from us on Woodward street. Brian had a positive influence on me during the school days. He showed me how to work out at Loprinzi's gym. The ski trips up to Timberline with Roos, Bodeman and Beltz were the highlight of my Franklin experience. He set up a tour of the U of O during his first year there. Mark Knutsen showed me around the campus. Brian expressed a huge level of enthusiasm for the Duck basketball game that was catchy. He was a great guy.

His presence lit up the room, that great smile and full of enthusiasm to live life to its' fullest. Brian was always first with a story or embellishment for one that someone else told and missed a few details. Didn't see much of one another after first few years of college and relocating out of state but always linked through mutual friend Mark Knutson. Rest in peace friend. Steve Peterson, Las Vegas, NV Dan Peterson, San Diego, CA

I am sad to hear that Brian had passed away after battling cancer. He was a really good guy. He will be missed.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. I remember him, as just good guy