09/05/1935 – 01/26/2012
Clyde L. Kelly, age 76 passed away Thursday, January 26, 2012 in Bellingham. He was born September 5, 1935 in Little Fork, MN to Allen and Myrtle Kelly. Clyde served in the U.S. Navy for 21 years. He then moved to Bellingham and worked for 20 years at WWU. Clyde was hardworking, honest, and had a great sense of humor. He enjoyed watching the Minnesota Twins and Vikings, camping, playing guitar, listening to country music and spending time with his family and his dog Tai. Clyde was a proud member of the VFW and the American Legion.
He was preceded in death by his brothers Roger and Russell and his sister Colleen. He is survived by his daughters Karen (husband Mike) Skahan, Kathy Kelly and Kimberly Kelly, Karen’s children Vanessa Cox and Dylan Cox, former wife Gloria Marguerite Delgado, sisters Beverly Hagerman and Arlys (husband Arnold) Johnson, brother Harvey (wife Marilyn) Kelly, and many loving relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Thursday, February 2 from 3-5 PM. A Celebration of Clyde’s life with full military honors will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Friday, February 3 at 11 AM followed by a reception.
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