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Robert Kelly Obituary
April 18, 1941 - April 1, 2024
Woodland, California - Bob passed peacefully away after a brief illness. Born in Washington, DC to Elizabeth and Clarence Kelly, Bob moved to Davis at age 4 after his dad was offered a position at UC Davis. He graduated from Davis High and then Chico State, where he earned a teaching credential. He taught in West Sacramento, Davis, and finished his career in Sacramento, where he taught GATE, English, Social Studies and PE at Kit Carson Middle School.
Bob is survived by his devoted wife, Lee Ann, and his beloved daughters, Allison, and Elizabeth Ayala (Brad). He left too soon. He was a voracious reader, who liked to travel, learning new things, going fast, cars, new gadgets, video games, standard poodles, the Sacramento Kings and being with his family and friends. He was a kind and generous man, and he will be sorely missed.
There will be a memorial service for Bob on Saturday, April 27 at 2 PM, at University Covenant Church, 315 Mace Blvd, Davis, CA. Donations can be made in Bob's memory to the Yolo County Library Foundation, 226 Buckeye Street, Woodland, CA 95695.
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Cyndy (Rogers)Hollender-Stancliff
February 27, 2025
Bob was the best teacher. He understood us. We were not your average kids. I was fortunate to stay friends with Bob long into my 20´s. I remember he and his wife, who was pregnant, at my first late husband and my wedding. I was so happy for them. I moved to the DC area soon after that and often thought of Bob. Rest in God´s eternal peace.
Lizzie Kelly Ayala
May 2, 2024
Dad,
You were the most amazing father a child could ask for. I am so proud of you and I am so proud to be your daughter. I carry you with me always. I love you more than words can say and I miss you more than I can even express.
Alan Freese
April 27, 2024
We are fraternity brothers and have fond memories of our times at Chico, Saw Bob at various functions over the years. We will make a contribution to the Library in Bob´s name, and I will be attending the memorial service on the 27
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