
Born to Charles Ward and Frances Lee,Kelli was raised in both central and southern California. Being involved in drill team, photography, and yearbook, Kelli was a proud Centurion, the first graduating class of Saugus High School in 1978.
Kelli was also baptized into Christ with her sister Janene this same year. Kelli then attended The College of Sequoias and graduated with her Vocational Nursing Credential from San Joaquin Valley College before entering the Air Force as Airman First Class. Kelli served in Anchorage at Elmendorf Air Force Base where she met David Eimers, her husband of 41 years.
Both Kelli and David continued to serve in the Air Force until Kelly’s disability. She continued her education at the University of Alaska Anchorage and taught children at the Aquarium Charter School, was a Reiki Master, and a professional nature photographer.
Kelli is proceeded in death by her father, Charles Ward, sister, Janene Richert, and niece, Amber Hays. She is survived by husband, David Eimers, mother, Fran Lee, sister, Kimberly Ward nephew, James Hays, and niece, Kaitlyn Ward. Kelli was very passionate and giving to all Veterans and the welfare of animals. Please donate to these charities in her honor. Kelli was a loving wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend.
She will be missed greatly by all.
A committal service with military funeral honors will be held at Eagle Point National Cemetery, Oregon.
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