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Audrey Lou Kelley
09/20/1933 — 12/31/2008
From Richland, WA, US | Born in Torrington, WY
Audrey Lou Kelley
Audrey Lou Kelley
Audrey Lou Kelley passed into rest with The Lord December 31st 2008 at Kadlec Medical Center Richland, WA. Audrey was born on September 2, 1933 to parents John L and Esther Perryman in Torrington, WY. She had one older brother John L. Perryman Jr. Jack. The family lived in Cottier, Wyoming where they owned a Grocery Store and also ran the Post Office. When Audrey was 5 they closed the store in Cottier and moved to Torrington, Wyoming where they built another store. Audrey began working in the store when she was 10 years old. Her favorite pastime when she was a child was drawing paper dolls and designing clothes for them.
She attended school in Torrington and graduated from High School in 1951. She met her future husband on a blind date when she was 16 and they dated until she went to college in Chadron, NE and he joined the Marine Corps. They married on August 22, 1953 in Our Savior Lutheran Church in Torrington. Their honeymoon was spent in Oceanside, CA. When Al was discharged from the service they moved back to Torrington and began farming. After being hailed out three years in a row they decided farming wasn't for them. They moved into town and both got jobs. Audrey worked as a Bookkeeper for a Lumber Co and Al became County Weed and Pest Inspector. Their two boys were born while they were on the farm, Steve in 1954 and Mike in 1956. In 1965 Al was hired by the U.S.D.A. and they moved to Prosser, WA where they lived for 36 years. Their daughter Cara Lee was born in Prosser in 1966.
After Al retired, Audrey and Al worked for Laborers for Christ for 11 years. They traveled around the country remodeling and building churches, in which time they met many people and made numerous friends. Audrey worked on anything from demolition to roofing and everything in between. She was a very active and long time member of Messiah Lutheran Church in Prosser, WA and was currently an active member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Richland, WA.
Audrey is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Allen; two sons, Steve Kelley Karen, Ilwaco, WA and Mike Kelley Kandie, Prosser, WA; one daughter, Cara McLemore Pete, Prosser, WA; nine Grandchildren and seven Great Grandchildren. Audrey will be greatly missed by her entire family and her many friends.
Viewing will be at Einan's Funeral Home Monday January 5th 2pm to 4pm. Graveside services will be held at 10 am Tuesday the 6th at Sunset Memorial Gardens followed by a Memorial Service at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Richland, WA at 11 am. A luncheon will be held after the service in the church fellowship hall.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to your favorite charity or Redeemer Lutheran Church.
We have some very distinct memories of Aunt Audrey…Images of her holding our children as infants at family reunions, holding her own grandchildren in Washington, linking arms with Uncle Alan to travel around the country and serve their Christian brothers and sisters. It’s pretty clear her biological family and her spiritual family were her top priorties and got the best of her time. We stand with all the others who grieve her parting and look forward to that great and joyful family reunion organized by Jesus Christ himself! Until then…
We have only met Audrey a few times but always found her to be a very special person. My memories are of the Ellis Kelley family and our fun times at their home. Love and prayers, Greg and Judy Hinze
As I look back, I’ve known Audry for a long time. Unfortunatly I didn’t know her well my loss. It would have been nice to talk to her more, I’ve always thought of her as a very good person. She will be missed, the world is getting short of very good people.
Our meetings with Audrey were always at the Kelley Family picnics in the summertime. She was always so open and friendly to all of our family. You could see how much love she had for all of her extended family. Her memories remain with us and our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Bob & Rossell Kelley
Al and Family,
I just picked up on the on-line Prosser Record Bulletin that Audrey had passed away. So sorry to read about your loss. Things were never quite the same on Evans and Alice after you guys moved.
Take care
Sara
It was very comforting to see all the people who came to Mom’s funeral and to read all the cards we received. It was obvious that she was loved by many people in her family, community and church. Even though I know that I will get to see her again when this life is over, I miss her very much.
Audrey was a very good addition to the Kelley family from 1953 until her going to be with the Lord in 2009. The highlights that come to mind include Richard serving as best man in her wedding to Allen, her strong devotion to their family and her unwavering love of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Perryman and Kelley families date back before 1953. Audrey was one year ahead of Richard as we worked our way through the Torrington school system. Richard enjoyed visiting with her dad Lou and brother Jack at their grocery store in Torrington, learning something new most every visit. In 1960 her brother Jack and his wife Mabel extended much appreciated hospitality to us as we relocated to Phoenix with only a few dollars in our pocket.
A very bright light in Audreyâs life was her loving and serving her Lord Jesus Christ. She would chide us if we did not use this opportunity to remind all who read this that eternal salvation is available to all simply by trusting Jesus to be your Lord and Savior. He sacrificed himself on the cross to obtain forgivness of all our sins. No good deeds required â just believing. The good deeds come later as you serve the Lord.
Til we meet again, Audrey!!!
Even though I didn’t get to spend much time with Aunt Audrey I have good memories from my younger years. And I got to spend time with her last time they came out. I know how hard it is to loose your Mom and my heart goes out to you. Uncle Allen is fortunate to have his children and grandchildren around to help ease the pain. With all my love GAIL
Jean and I had many enjoyable times with Audrey over these many years. She and Allen were always good hosts when we were at their house; and good guests when they were at our house.
We regret not getting better acquainted with Audrey. I don’t recall seeing her too often at the reunions. It is nice having her as part of the great ‘Bailey’ family group. Because we are ‘family’ we care. We recognize that the loss is great and send our sincere sympathy to her loved ones remaining. We rejoice with you in the knowledge of life beyond the veil of death, and the joy of knowing we shall all be together again in God’s
Eternal Kingdom
Bob & Virgie Goodell
The long distances between our families kept me from knowing Aunt Audrey very well but this is what I do know…She loved her family and she loved the Lord. What better things could be said about anyone? Her love for her family is obviously returned in their devotion to her. Her love for the Lord is apparent in the things to which she devoted her time. I was especially impressed when she and Uncle Allen decided to spend many of their retirement years serving the church by volunteering on building projects around the country. She was certainly an amazing woman and I hope I will get to know her much better in heaven.
I remember Mom always wanting to bring out the best in us kids, If you were doing something wrong or not working up to your potential you would surly hear about it. I know now more than ever it was because she loved us. I truly miss her and look forward to being re-united with her when this life comes to an end. LUV YA MOM!
My grandma was a very special person. I was so glad to have lived right down the street from her growing up. Some of my best memories growing up were at my grandparents house, from playing in my grandma’s shoes when I was little, to the family holidays spent there until I was older.
I only wish I would have had more time to spend with my grandma and a chance to say goodbye. I know she is in a better place now with the Lord, but I will miss her very much.
My grandma was a very special person and I miss her dearly. Luckily I lived just down the street from her for a large part of my childhood and got to spend time with her often. Some of the things she taught me as a kid I am just beginning to realize the importance of as an adult. One of the most important of those is having a relationship with God. My parents instilled Christian beliefs in me, but my grandma drove it home to me by showing me through her example what a dedicated Christian woman is. I could count on her and grandpa going to church every Sunday and taking me along whenever my parents decided not to go. Another thing I really appreciated about my grandma is how she was always open and honest about her opinion on anything and she didn’t sway her beliefs just because the worldly belief was different.
Some fond memories for me of my grandma include games of Scrabble, her junk drawer I thought was the prize drawer as a kid at her house in Prosser, riding to church, laying out to tan with her in her back yard, popcorn balls & caramel apples on Halloween, Christmas Eve with my whole family, the card & $5 she sent me on every single holiday I mean every holiday…President’s day, Columbus day, etc. when I was in college, Cranberry salad that is now a holiday tradition for me and the boys, giving me some of her clothes because they were too “young” looking for her, the list goes on and on.
I know my grandma loved me and I am grateful to God for blessing me with her in my life.
Audrey and I were married on August 22, 1953 in her church at Torrington, WY. She was totally committed to our marriage, as was I. We often remarked that our love was strong enough to last a lifetime and that was evident right up to the end.
I have so many fabulous memories of the good times that we experienced during our 55 plus years of marriage that God blessed us with. She was extremely proud of our children, grand children, and great grand children.One of the highlights of our life together was the 50th Wedding Anniversary celebration that our kids arranged for us. Friends and relatives came from far and wide and joined many local friends in the festivities. I could go on and on but my memories of her will have different meanings for me than they would for others.
After the diagnosis that her cancer was terminal, we prayed for the Lord to led us through the troubled days that lay ahead. In his wisdom he answered our prayers and followed his plan for her and she is now in the presence of our Lord and Savior forever more. I miss her more than words could ever express and her absence will forever be in my heart. I pray daily for the Lord to walk with me through my grief and the healing process.
I am so grateful to all of the people who attended the Memorial Service, and/or sent cards to the family. It was so uplifting and heart warming for the family to experience the love and caring expressed to us during our time of loss. Thank You All.
And Now My Love, Goodbye, Until We Meet Again!!
Your Loving Husband And Soul Mate,
Allen Kelley
We are sorry that we were unable to attend Audreys viewing or funeral because of previous commitments. Audrey and Al were some of the first people we met when we first moved to Prosser in 1965 and we became great friends almost immediately. Audrey was always so congenial and compatible with our little Wyoming group that lived in Prosser.She was such a good sport when we tent camped and fished together with our young families.We had some great “Wyoming rules” pinochle games and Audrey could really hold her own in these games.We feel blessed to have known Audrey and hold her in our memory. She was a devoted Christian so we have no doubt about her future.
I will always remember all the things my Grandma did for me. She always made sure to watch me play football and basketball when I had a game. She was a very good Grandma and I will miss her.
My Grandma was real special to me and always did everything she could for me. I’ll always remember our special birthday trips. She took me shopping and out to lunch so I could pick out exactly what I wanted. I will always miss all the times we spent together and I’ll especially miss her.
My Mom was a very special person and I was lucky to have her as my Mom. She always supported me through good times and bad. We shared a love of reading and she always passed her books on to me and I to her if she hadn’t read them first. I will always remember all our holidays spent together, especially Christmas. She loved having everybody together and took great pleasure in watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mom you will always be in our hearts. I miss you.
In our journey through life, there are only a few people who command your attention as Audrey commanded mine when I arrived in Prosser in 1987. I was Pastor at Messiah Lutheran Church and Audrey was church secretary. Audrey was a great help to me in becoming acquainted with members and the working of the church there. She and her husband Al became close friends to me and my wife.
Audrey wore her Christian faith for everyone to see, a true child of Christ Jesus.
In later years, I was able to work as a Laborer for Christ under the direction of Al and Audrey.
These good memories will last a life time. Audrey was a very special person. Her Pastor gave a summary of of her life at the memorial service that was without a doubt a fine testimonial of her life and faith.
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Audrey Lou Kelley