Kim Stelly

Kim Stelly Our beloved father, brother, husband and friend, Kim Stelly, age 52, resident of Austin, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at his home in Oak Hill surrounded by family and friends. Kim was born in Port Arthur, Texas on October 28, 1954 to Eli and Zula Stelly. He attended Thomas Jefferson High School where he played football and was involved in many school activities. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Texas in 1978 and a Masters Degree in Pharmacy. On July 17, 1982, he married Fran Johnson in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Fran Stelly; daughters, Monica Stelly, Sarah Cox and husband Kyle Cox and son, Benjamin Stelly; parents, Eli and Zula Stelly; sister, Vanessa and husband Carl Spiegel. Also survived by a nephew, nieces, cousins, many other family members and friends as well as his favorite walking buddies, Addie, Lucie, and Layla, the family pets. Kim was an avid equestrian, gardener, swimmer, fisherman and pharmacist. He was a very patient man who loved spending time with his family and close friends, the Texas hill country terrain, all kinds of music, the Texas Longhorns and the Houston Astros. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 27, 2007 with Rosary Services at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Cook-Walden/ Forest Oaks Funeral Home, 6300 W. William Cannon Drive. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 28, 2007 at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 4800 Convict Hill Rd. Interment will follow at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations designated to the Brain and Spine Center at Brackenridge Hospital. Please send donations to The Seton Fund, 1201 West 38th Street, Austin, Texas 78705. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact The Seton Fund at (512) 324-1990.. http://www.mem.com