Mary Kelly Obituary
She was looking forward to meeting Jesus on March 16, 2024.
Mary was born January 25, 1944 in Vancouver, WA to the late Alice and Francis Van Vranken.
She graduated in 1962 from Fort Vancouver High School, attended classes at Clark College and Mount Hood Community College where she received her Floral design certificate.
Employed by Monarch Machine, Reliance Electric, Exon, and University of Portland.
Mary served five years in the Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Volunteered B.S.F. Children's leader, Wi-Ne-Ma counselor, Joy in the morning children's counselor and 20 years of Sunday school.
Survived by her daughter Patti Kelly of Wyoming and grandson John Michael Bonds.
She is also survived by her siblings Gayle Berman, Peggy Whalen, Steve Van Vranken and Karen Garcia. Also many nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws.
Suggested memorial contribution may be made to www.bsfinternational.org which is a Bible Study Fellowship.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mary, please visit our floral store.
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Peggy Whalen
March 30, 2024
Mary was my oldest sister. She made growing up fun. She taught me the alphabet,counting and some reading before I started kindergarten. She liked to play florist, look for agates and create new fun things to do. She always looked after me as I grew up. I would say she was my second mother and I am going to miss her very much. Thank you for being my sister. Love Peg
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