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MARK KELLY Obituary
A lifelong Skagit Valley resident, Mark Steven Kelly, passed away on October 14, 2016.
Mark enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, and tinkering in his shop, along with spending time with his family and friends.
A graduate of Sedro- Woolley High School, Mark was working for the Washington State Department of Transportation when he had to retire due to illness. He also worked for several local companies as a welder and heavy equipment operator, and spent several years as a volunteer fireman for the Clear Lake Fire Department.
He is survived by his five children, Chris and Ken Kelly of Bellingham, Phillip and Peter Kelly of Clearlake, and Jennifer Kelly and her two daughters Elizabeth and Morgan of Sedro-Woolley. He also leaves behind his father Peter Kelly and step-mother Sherry of Sedro-Woolley; brothers Randy Kelly of Clear Lake, Joe Kelly of Sedro-Woolley, Gary Gisson and wife Robin of Pacific, WA; and a step-sister Emily Brower and three step-brothers Larry Brower, Randy Bliss, and Keith Bliss of Sedro-Woolley.
Mark was preceded in death by his mother, Gilda Padden.
Mark will be remembered dearly and greatly missed by his family and many friends.
A celebration of life will be held at the Sedro-Woolley Eagles, Saturday, October 29th at 2pm.
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Johnny and June Slayden
October 27, 2016
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Judy Rund
October 26, 2016
Wow I just don't know what to say. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Kelly family
Marie Smith
October 22, 2016
I am sorry to hear about Mark's passing. I use to see him every day at the gas station in clearlake where I once worked. My prayers to the family.
Vanessa Freday Bobb
October 22, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear Mark passed away we went to School together from the start in Clear Lake on up in School he was a very nice and kind guy he will be missed by all.
His Family all are in my Prayers and thoughts .
John Batts
October 21, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. If there is anything we can do as a church family and across-the-street neighbor, please let us know. Pastor John Batts' cell phone numbers are as follows:
360-770-6933
360-929-1284
Please call if there is anything you need.
Chris Nelson
October 21, 2016
I'm shocked to hear of Marks Passing. He was a great guy who gave his time, energy and heart to the Clear Lake Community. I had the privileged of working with him and Jennifer as a volunteer on the Clear Lake Fire Department. Great memories. Mark will be missed by many.
Jay Follman
October 21, 2016
Sorry to hear, Will miss Mark.
Ric Willand
October 20, 2016
I enjoyed working with Mark and fishing for halibut and salmon on his boat. He was a jack of all trades and a master of many. RIP my friend. My condolences to his family.
Barry Hagen
October 20, 2016
Our sympathy to Mark's family and Friens.
Kristine Kilcup
October 20, 2016
My thoughts and condolences are with Mark's family and friends. He was a wonderful man with a great personality. Mark will surely be missed by everyone who knew and loved him.
Cody German
October 20, 2016
What a great man, was a pleasure to know in the small interacton we had.
Laura Broadway
October 20, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Rest in Peace Mark
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