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Jacqueline Kelly Obituary
Jacqueline Renee Strobel Kelly died with her loving children around her.
She died on October 26, 2013. She was born on July 7, 1926 in San Bernardino, CA. Her parents returned to their home in Ventura, CA when she was four months old. Her parents were Beulah "Boo" Maybelle Hudson Strobel and Elliott "Jack" Norman Strobel. She was a fifth generation Californian and her great grandchildren are eighth generation Californians. The family has been in Ventura for 100 years.
She met and married the love of her life, Charles William "Bill" Kelly, February 3, 1946 in Ventura, California and they were married for 54 years. Wanting to be a mother all of her life, she and Bill had four children, Linda Lee Kelly Spencer, (husband Jeff Spencer), Charles William Kelly II, (wife Cynthia Gail Kelly), Suzanne Renee Kelly-White, (husband Mitch White), and Betty Louise Kelly. She cherished her God...her Country U.S.A....her Family and her Home.
The many organizations she belonged to were Job's Daughters, (Queen 1944), African Violet Club, Delta Theta Tau Sorority, Women's Charity League, Rose Society, Garden Club of San Buenaventura, Daughters of the American Revolution, D.A.C., Daughters of the Union, Colonial Dames, Red Hat Society, Poinsettia Gems, Women's Club, Museum Docent, Native Daughters and Eastern Star.
She is survived by her wonderful family, her children and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Donna Strobel, sister-in-law and many nieces and nephew.
The Memorial Service for Jacqueline Kelly will be held on Friday, November 8, 2013 at 10:00 am at Ivy Lawn Memorial in the Chapel. All are welcome to come and celebrate her life.
A more in-depth biography can be found on the following link:http://www.ivylawn.org/records/190331
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Memories and Condolences
for Jacqueline Kelly
Jan& Michael Hansen
November 17, 2013
My Dearest Friends, Betty Lou, Ian, Kaylyn & family,
We want to express our deepest sympathy in the passing of Jackie. Little did I know that when I met you Betty [in 1979] I would also become friends with your Mom and move into our first home one house away from your parents on Sereno
Avenue. Your Mom and you sparked my love for gardening and entering flower arrangements and plants in the County Fair. I love you all.
Sincerely, Jan, Michael, Summer & Karly Hansen
George Maguire
November 12, 2013
We were very saddened to learn of Jackie's death. She was a frequent part of my life (George Maguire) especially during the fifties. Her dad and my dad (Joe Maguire) were the best of friends and I had the honor of seeing and talking to her and her husband Bill Kelly. I would look forward to seeing them when Dad would tell me they were coming by.
I had to tell my family that Jackie has a bench named after her at the Ventura County Fairgrounds in the garden section.
Bob Kieran
November 8, 2013
My heart felt love to the family. I am somewhat an honorary Strobel. Jackie was always so kind to me. Special love to Donna and cousin Billy.
Raul A. Castro
November 7, 2013
"Auntie Jackie" will always be remembered fondly with a smile in our hearts. She was an amazing lady and always had interesting stories and information to share. I hope she has a good time up there with all her loved ones, as well as Lucia Martinez-Lopez (my M-I-L) and my Lenore (Nor) Martinez-Castro. My thoughts and prayers are with each of her family members.
Linda and Jeff Spencer
November 6, 2013
Our dearest GiG,
You are a beautiful butterfly now and our PaPa is our stardust. You will be in our hearts forever.
A Hui Hou
Until we meet again,
Jeff, your Linda and Ohana
Marilyn Morter
November 6, 2013
Jackie was a special lady so loving and friendly, we went thru school together and neighbors when the family had a TV business on Main St I lived on Meta st. She also sang at my wedding to John Moss in November 1946. So many happy memories when the kids were young and a group of us would go to Camp Comfort. What a wonderful life.
Jackie Strobel Kelly (right) at a high school reunion in Ventura with friend Virginia Calverley Davidson. 1989 with
November 5, 2013
November 5, 2013
My very deepest sympathy to Jackie's family at her passing. Jackie and my late Mother, Virginia Calverley Davidson, were high school classmates at Ventura High School, both graduating in 1944. They enjoyed attending class reunions for many years. Mom always told me what a fun gal Jackie was and how her presence could light up a room. Rest in peace, Jackie!
Respectfully, Jan Davidson
Greg, Lori,Raymond sayles
November 5, 2013
What an amazing lady, my family was lucky enough to call her Gigi. A second grandmother to our son, Christmas parties at the beach house will always be cherished. Her homemade stories will linger forever in our hearts. Remember the tumbleweed story? I watched the faces of all the adults turn into children that day , handmade gifts for everyone. Singing Christmas songs by the beach, what a smile! That's how I will remember Gigi. Love always the Sayles family
sayles
November 5, 2013
What an amazing lady, my family was lucky enough to call her Gigi. A second grandmother to our son, Christmas parties at the beach house will always be cherished. Her homemade stories will linger forever in our hearts. Remember the tumbleweed story? I watched the faces of all the adults turn into children that day, handmade gifts for everyone. Singing Christmas songs by the beach, what a smile! That's how I will remember Gigi. Love always the Sayles family
Roger, Donna & Todd Davis
November 5, 2013
With deepest sympathy.
November 4, 2013
MAMA,YOU ARE THE MOST AMAZING MOTHER AND I WILL ALWAYS CARRY YOU IN MY POCKET! YOU ARE THE PERFECT MOTHER,MY BUDDY, MY PAL I LOVE YOU FOREVER.
YOUR BABY GIRL.
November 4, 2013
Jackie and family have been friends for a good many years, so sorry to hear of her passing. Bunny Coplen Gressett
Chuck Killingsworth
November 4, 2013
Linda and Family: I am so sorry for your loss. While it has been over 50 years since I last saw her, she was such a kind and warm person, she will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
helen boyd
November 4, 2013
She was not just a friend, but an angel in her friendship to myself and other. I love you Jackie forever!
John and Sandy Fleischauer
November 3, 2013
Jeff, Linda, and family,
So sorry for the loss of your mother. You have our heartfelt sympathy..
November 2, 2013
Betty Lou and family,
Jackie will always hold a special place in our hearts. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayer during this most difficult time.
Lisa and Nathan McGowan
November 2, 2013
I met Jackie when she did an oral history of my aunt Nazarene, for the Museum.
She was such an amazing lady.
She will be missed.
Hugs
Ginty
November 2, 2013
IM SO SORRY ABOUT MY FRIEND, SHE AND I JOINED THE RAZ DAZ AT THE SAME TIME. SHE WAS SO SO FRIENDLY. ALWAYS HAD A SMILE FOR YOU OR ANYONE ELSE. SHE CAME TO MY HOUSE ONE TIME FOR A SOUP PARTY. SHE HAD A GREAT TIME. SHE'LL BE GREATLY MISSED. RED HAT SISTER, VALERIE KIUNKE
Jeff and Linda (kelly) Spencer
November 2, 2013
Jeff and I would like to let you know that there will be a luncheon honoring our mother right after her memorial at the Buena Ventura Golf Coarse at their Wedgewood restaurant, about a half a mile from the Ivy lawn cemetery. Please help us celebrate her wonderful life.
Aloha,
Jeff and Linda (Kelly) Spencer 805-889-0007
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