James Albert Kelly
May 9th 1951 – August 9th 2014
It is with profound sadness the peaceful passing of Jim ( Mate, Poppy) Kelly.
Most cherished husband and inseparable soul mate of Karen Clark Kelly.
Jim was born in Subiaco, Western Australia.
Son to James Joseph Kelly and Dorothy Ellen Charity Bowden Kelly.
Precious little brother to Patricia Greenmount, Sue Wilson, Dorothy Law ( Dodo)
Very Proud Father to Jamie Kelly, Troy Kelly ( Kelly Marie) , Danielle Kelly and Clinton Kelly.
Silly Poppy to Brooke, Hayden and Lochlan,
Adored son in law to Jack ( deceased) and Anna Clark. Good mate to his step son Greg McGibbon and his Dear Canadian Sister Patricia Clark.
Mate also leaves great memories to all of his loved Nieces, Nephews and great many friends near and far from all over the world.
As was Jim’s wishes cremation as taken place , some of his ashes will be taken to the cottage next to Jack,where a tree will be planted in his memory , some will be taken out on a horse back ride over our camp and the paddocks with his dear friends. Mate will be then taken to his beloved Quinns Australia and set free over the Indian Ocean.
In Memory of “Mate” you may support the Lupus foundation and Wounded Warriors, whether it be a kind word or a cuppa and a story with a stranger, that was the essence of this man.
Place Of Birth: Subiaco, Western Australia, Australia High School: Australian Sheep Shearing Shed College: Australian Army, 2 Tours in Vietnam War Place Of Work: Martin-Stewart Contracting Military Service: Australian Army Spouse: Karen Ann Clark-Kelly Children: Jamie Kelly, Troy Kelly, Danielle Kelly, Clinton Kelly, Gregory McGibbon Interests/Hobbies: Sky diving, Rodeo, Motocross,White water rafting, canoeing, camping, fast cars, fishing, all things extreme
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