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Robert Kellis Obituary
Robert B. Kellis passed away June 2, 2011 in Victorville, CA; he was 85. Bob was born in Mesa, AZ and attended Mesa schools, including Mesa High where he was Student Body President. During WW II, Bob served in Germany as a Lieutenant in the US Army from 1944-46. He attended ASU where he received bachelors and masters degrees. During the 1950's and 1960's, he taught school in Mesa, including: Lehi, Mesa Jr. and Mesa High schools. He also worked as a school administrator in Baldwin Park, CA for over 25 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mae Lamb and William S. Kellis. Bob was a High Priest in the LDS Church. He is survived
by his wife Janet, a brother, Lee Roy Kellis, and six children: Ken Kellis, Brent Kellis (Lucile), Kevin Kellis (Cindy), Roberta Stephenson (Preston), Shawn Kellis (Celinda), and Bob Gleason (Stacy). Funeral services were held in Victorville, CA with interment in Claremont, CA. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday June 25th at the LDS Church located at 848 N. Westwood, Mesa.
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Betty (Smith) Stites
June 20, 2011
Bob Kellis, was my 5th grade teacher at Lehi school. He was a teacher that showed love for his students and cared for them. I am glad I got to know him. My Prayers goes out to all his family.
June 18, 2011
I would like to echo the sentiments of my long-time friend, Sharon Mulleneaux. We were in Bob Kellis' homeroom together, and I remember him as a dedicated but fun teacher. His classroom was a pleasant place to be, as he made each of us feel as though we counted. I wish I had known he made the move to California, as I moved to California also when I graduated from ASU and became a teacher. I would have loved to have visited him, adult to adult. My sympathies are with the family.
Jan Unsicker
Fountain Valley, CA
Sharon (Mulleneaux) Setzer
June 18, 2011
I remember Bob Kellis well - he was my home-room teacher in 7th grade at Mesa Junior High the first year the school held classes - in the fall of 1952. I have great memories of that year. He was a great guy and a good teacher.
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