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for Kelly Hulsebus
Darlene (Smith) Germano
December 30, 2004
My thoughts and prayers go out to Kelly's family. We had a few classes together in our years at Moon Valley, althought I didn't know him well, he always had a smile and kind words for those around him. Kelly will be missed by many. God Bless!
Kyle Tucker & Family
December 28, 2004
Our Dearest Kelly,
Our angel, our family will never be the same without you. I never thought I would meet my sisters match, but you did it, you became part of our family, teasing, jokes and all!
Our family functions will never be the same without you, but then again nothing will be the same without you.
Kelly I hope you know how much you touched my life. You married me to my soulmate, and your last few monthes with us really made me appreciate him. You really changed my life. You brought me back to God in some ways. You were there for me when I needed you, and best of all you were there for my big sis.
You really were loved by a lot of people. And you are such a very special person! I will never forget you and never let my children forget their wonderful Uncle Kelly!
See you later, our sleeping Angel.
Jean (Binder) Peck
December 27, 2004
My prayers are with Kelly's family. I knew Kelly at MVHS and remembered him as a funny, gentle and caring person and it sounds like he remained that way. He touched everyone who knew him. He will be missed.
Mike MacDonald
December 23, 2004
There's not much more I can say that hasn't already been said. Friends since 8th grade at Cholla, Kelly was my first mechanic and worked on my ElCamino in the carport at the "Animal House". Needless to say he excelled at that and many other things in his life. I still can't twist a wrench without wanting to scream. I'm happy to have gotten back in touch after so long and to have met his family. My heart and prayers are with you all. Kelly, I'll see you again my friend.
Judy Thiessen
December 23, 2004
I knew Kelly through high school & he was loved by many people & touched many people's lives. I got to really know him through my husband Mark & found him to be a kind & caring person. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts & prayers go out to his family. He was a wonderful husband, father, son & friend. I will think about Kelly & his family every day & ask God to embrace & love them.
Robert Cooper
December 23, 2004
First and most importantly, to Kelly's wife and children, you have my deepest sympathy and prayers. I was saddened to hear about this. I had not seen Kelly since our days at MVHS in the mid to late 70's, but had the honor of getting back in touch with him via email through mutual friends/classmates over the two years or so. One of the funniest moments from school involved Kelly. I never forgot it. I told kelly about it, and he said "It never happened, it was a joke". LOL, I don't care, dammit, it was funny. That's why almost 30 years later I still remembered it. FYI, it was a PA announcement, we heard it in Miss Lutz's english class, I believe, about Kelly leaving his car RUNNING in the student parking lot, and Kelly running out of class to shut it off. All these years I thought it was real. Then Kelly said nope, not true. I felt the same when I was told Santa wasn't real, the Easter Bunny didn't exist, the Tooth Fairy was actually my dentist, giving me a buck to get hundreds from Mom and Dad. Okay, so I'm exaggerating a bit. But it was close...
Seriously, at times like this laughter can be the best remedy for sadness. Kelly is no longer with us and is with the Lord and his big brother, but who and what he was to all of us can never be taken away from any of us. After looking at all the pictures from the parties in Kelly's honor, it's obvious he had hundreds of friends and admirers, myself included.
Chris Lynch (Bryan)
December 22, 2004
JoDee and kids, my heart aches at your loss! I pray that God comforts you, and sends beloved family and friends to uplift you. I had not seen Kelly since high school, but it sounds like he lived life to the fullest and was blessed with a wonderfull family.
Karen Humphrey
December 22, 2004
JoDee, I have been praying for you all and kept you in my thoughts since I first was told about Kelly being ill. I am sorry that I could not see you all during this time.I wished it were possible. Please know that there was not a day and most of all a holiday that went by that I did not think of you all and miss the times we all had together. You and Kelly had a very special love a true and real love a love that everyone who may have known you both could see how special it was. You two are very lucky to have this kind of love. I know it will stay in your heart and Kelly will live for ever in all our hearts. God bless you and your family . I am so sorry.We all have lost a very special man.
mark thiessen
December 22, 2004
A friend whom i will sadley miss.
A man to whom i think defines the word courage. I thank kelly for so many things. For all the memories
i will carry with me for the rest of my life.
Jeff Chase
December 22, 2004
I've known Kelly since the 5th grade and have many good memories of playing baseball, ping pong, pool, spending the night at his house etc. Haven't seen him for a long time but I'm glad I got to be in touch with him. I'm also glad that he's at peace with his maker and is in a much better place. We love you Kelly. You just went before to help prepare a place for your friends!
David Miller
December 22, 2004
Kelly and I first meet in our 5th grade at Cholla Elementary school. Our friendship continued through school and beyond while sharing great times in a house that was what I called "The Animal House." Kelly has not only been a friend but an inspiration in his commitment to having quality in life. There are things that I say and do in my life that have been a result of Kelly's influence. I feel that I am who I am in part due to Kelly's influence and will be forever gratful.
Lance Armstrong and Kelly Hulsebus at the 2003 Ride for the Roses private ride.
Stuart & Ellen Laing
December 22, 2004
We are so sorry for the loss of this great man and friend. We learned a great deal about the human spirit from both Kelly and JoDee. We only met last year, but we knew we had come across two very special people. We'll miss not getting to ride with him again. God bless Kelly's spirit, and JoDee, Tyron, Storm, & Jagger. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. Love Stuart & Ellen
Deena & Dave Gibson
December 22, 2004
JoDee, I was so saddened to hear of your loss. Our hearts & prayers are with you & your family at this time.
Keith Elgin
December 21, 2004
What a husband, father and friend!! Kelly was an inspiration to us all. He always focused on other peoples issues and tried to lift them up where they thought they could never go. With the incredible pain he was in you never heard him feeling sorry for himself, ever. He always was more concerned about what was going on in your life rather than his own. He knew and loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He told me the night prior to his death that he was not afraid to go where he knew he was going. This should give us all who know Jesus great comfort in knowing Kelly is safe now and in the arms of Jesus. May God comfort JoDee, Tyron, Storm and Jagger with His amazing love.
Terry Woods
December 20, 2004
I am so sorry to read about your loss. I knew Kelly was sick, but this news is always bad. I am a Coulter customer who first met Kelly in 1985 and I have been the beneficiary of both his automotive expertise and his sincere friendship many times over these years. Kelly is a good guy who will be missed.
Kyle & Michiko Braudrick
December 20, 2004
Kelly performed our wedding ceremony four years ago, and we wanted you to know that we are still very much in love and happily married. We are grateful to him for having given us that opportunity to have such a loving relationship together. Thank you Kelly, we will never forget you. Our thoughts and prayers are with all your families and especially to his wife and children in this difficult time.
Arizona Cancer Center Nurses
December 20, 2004
We were so saddened to hear of Kelly's passing. Kelly was a very special man and a pleasure to care for. We will miss his smile and sense of humor. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Hannah Holladay
December 20, 2004
Dear Jo Dee, a short note to let you know how privledged I am to have met you and Kelly. Your love and courage together made an awsome duo! I felt honored to know you both and treat Kelly as a person first and a patient second.
You both have inspired many to rise to the occasion of being the best that they can be. Thank you for touching my life Jo Dee and Kelly and giving me your gifts of honor, courage, and love.
Love to you,
Hannah Holladay
Deborah Niles
December 20, 2004
I worked with Kelly for many years he was an honest, loving, giving and wonderful person. He married my best friend and give her and her son a wonderful and full life. JoDee lost her best friend, her companion and the love of her life, he made her a wonderful wife and mother, he will be missed but will never be forgotten. My prayers will always be with them.
December 19, 2004
you will be greatly missed and your heavenly father will be with your loved ones..you will not be forgotten
Don Hoskyns
December 19, 2004
Kelly will always be part of my life, as he is now in spirit. Kelly's friendship to me in High School was very important, and again in the last few years as we reconnected. I have many memories of time spent with Kelly. I will miss him greatly.
Terry Larson
December 18, 2004
I am saddened to hear that Kelly lost his courageous battle. We talked in the CSR room over the past yr. He will be missed, but not forgotten.
Jerry Newton
December 18, 2004
A fine friend, a fine family man, and a role model in all aspects of life. I am a better man because of him, and I will surely miss his influence.
God be with you, buddy. We love ya.
Mark Thiessen
December 18, 2004
I Meet Kelly Back In The 6Th Grade I Have Alot Of Memmories From Over The Years.So Many From Over The Last 4 Years I Will Miss Him Greatly
And I Send My Sympathy To All His Familey And Friends.
Mel Todd
December 18, 2004
We didn't have the honor of knowing Kelly long, but are comforted in the knowledge that we will meet him again one day! He was the bravest, most courageous man we've ever known... he will be missed... rest in peace brother...
We love you, Kelly.
Mel & Bill
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