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Richard Kelsey Obituary
Richard and his family moved to Porterville in 1954. Richard attended local schools and graduated from Porterville High School in 1969. He was a part of the Panther Band while in High School. After high school, Richard took classes and became a Psych Tech for Porterville State Hospital. He changed jobs to Tulare County Health Services. He enjoyed his work very much, he retired in 2018. During the last year of his life his health began to decline from Parkinson's disease. Richard was preceded in death by his parents Darris and Bonnie Kelsey. He is survived by two daughters Dana Kunz (John) and Rebecca Dickey (Ryan), two sons Joseph (Megan) of Frazee, Minnesota and Joshus of Fresno, Ca. Grandchildren, Jake Finley (Kellsey), Carmeron and Gavin Harness, Allyson and Parker Dickey, and Emilie, Junior and Able Kelsey. He also leaves a sister Linda Adams (David) Our hearts are saddened. He will be greatly missed.
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Always Maria Trujillo, PAC co-worker.
September 11, 2020
Good morning I am so sorry for your loss, Rick was a great Physic Tech at Porterville Adult Clinic and greatly missed especially by our clients, after he retired, the clinic was never the same. May he rest in peace, he was truly a kind man and a supportive co-worker especially a good nurse to our clients, I remember one day one of the diabetic clients was struggling and he marched right in my room and grabbed a candy from my candy dish that not to many ppl knew I had, he shocked me but that broke the ice and was the start of a friendship. We consulted several times about clients and he opened his heart one day about his relationship with the Lord. Rick is was a pleasure knowing you. Rest in Peace friend until we meet again.
Norma
September 9, 2020
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Rick was a wonderful coworker and friend. He always took the time to check in with everyone and see how they were doing. Loved to hear his stories about his time in the Panther Band and Boy Scouts. Rick will be missed dearly. My condolences to his family.
Michelle
August 23, 2020
My condolences to Rick's family. I had the pleasure of working with him for many years at PYS. He had a wonderful sense of humor, genuine care for the patients as well as his co-workers, and an unending knowledge of history. I could always count on a good pep talk and a handful of jellybeans when stopping by his office. My prayers to his children, grandchildren, family, and friends.
John Garay
August 18, 2020
Condolences and sympathy to the Kelsey families.
Zachary Hill
August 15, 2020
I want to offer my condolences to the Kelsey family, and want Becky and Joey to know they will be in my prayers and I am sorry for their loss.
Lisa
August 14, 2020
I enjoyed working with Richard. He was smart and funny. He will be missed.
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