Van Blaine Kelley

Van Blaine Kelley 1939 ~ 2008 Blaine passed away on November 2 at his home in Draper, Utah, surrounded by his family.Blaine was born March 3, 1939 in Teasdale, Utah to Van and Erma Kelley. He was the oldest of three boys with twin brothers Karl and Kreig. Blaine grew up in Teasdale, Utah and graduated from high school in Salina, Utah. He attended and graduated from Brigham Young University in 1961. He married Anne Jensen on January 12, 1962 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He served in the United States Army, serving as Chaplain's Assistant at Fort Riley, Kansas. Blaine spent most of his working years in Tooele, Utah with the Department of the Army. During the initial portion of his career he completed his Masters Degree from University of Oklahoma. He retired in 1993 as the Director for Human Resources for the Tooele Army Depot Complex. After retiring he worked at Utah Valley State College as a Human Resource Manager and as an adjunct instructor. Blaine's greatest joy was his family. He is survived by his wife Anne and his children John Christopher (Cindy) Kelley, Andrew Dean (Marci) Kelley and grandchildren, Kaitlin, Tate, Britlyn, Olivia, Cian', Ethan and Logan. He loved his grandchildren and they enriched his life, especially during these many years of illness. Blaine was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -day Saints and served in various Ward and Stake callings. A funeral service will be held on Thurs., November 6th at the South Mtn. Traverse Ridge Ward, 272 E. Traverse Ridge Road (14750 So.) Draper, Utah, at 11 a.m. and will be preceded by a viewing for family and friends from 9:45 to 10:45. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund http://www.childrenoffallensoldiersrelieffund.org