Kevin D. Wells

Kevin D. Wells

Kevin Wells Obituary

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Kevin Donald Wells, 66, died on February 14, 2023 after fighting a terminal illness for many years. He was born February 5, 1957 in Salem, Oregon, the son of Donald and Donella Wells. Kevin graduated from Gervais High School in 1975 and worked as a machinist for American Can Company for most of his career. Kevin enjoyed wood-working, camping, baking cookies, watching sports, and being with his grandkids.
Kevin liked to make everyone laugh and was always making jokes. Above all else, he was a devoted family man, insisting on annual trips to the Oregon coast until the last years of his life. Kevin was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Donella Wells, sister Jill Ackeret, brother Mark Wells, and grandson Ethan Wells. Kevin is survived by his children: Brandon Wells, Kaira Nash (Brandon), Joshua Wells, and Kaylon Wells (Serena); grandchildren: Chloe, Eli, Aiden, Amelia, Mia, and Lily; his siblings: Tracy Aguilar (J.R.), (Sally), Stuart Wells, and Wendy Kerndt; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends. Kevin will be missed.

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