So sorry to hear of Uncle Maitland's passing.  I remember when they would come to Iowa to visit. I especially remember having fun with Barb. He loved his trains and talked often about what he did. It was truly a mystery to a little farm kid. He truly enjoyed life to the fullest. Our sympathy to your families and may you all love and live life as long as your Dad.

Monica...Our sympathy to your family & the loss of your dad....The stories you have told about him & the independent life he lead speak volumes about his spirit & courage...it is such a great loss for your family, but such a tribute to the life he lead for 90 years....surrounded & supported by family he leaves no greater legacy....may you all be comforted & find peace in a life well lived.....Love, Bette & Harry

Uncle Maitland was so fun to visit with. James and I were amazed that he drove to Iowa by himself from Arizona 3 years ago to Emily's graduation and according to his story he only got one speeding ticket or was it only one warning? He was there the whole time and had fun visiting with everyone. James remembers all the times that Uncle Maitland visited the farm and going to a wedding up north of one of the girls.Memories will keep him close in your hearts. God's blessings to you all and we will remember you all in prayer. James and Julie Hansen

My memories of Uncle Maitland go back to the 1940's and to
the present time. The last converstion of length was three years a go at Emily Hansen graduation party at Kevin's farm and the hotel in west Des Moines, Iowa.  I offered my 2 double bed room for your father with David Hansen and Myself. Over two days we had conversations  and he spoke off his Love for all of his children.  He talked about how he met Aunt Irene and how much he loved her.   We also had
a conversations about my father and mother Hans Hansen and Mother Marie Irmiter Hansen. My condolences to all  the Kelley family relatives and friends.  May we continue to pray for the salvation of all of our Souls.  Gods Blessings
Douglas Hansen and Family

When I think of Uncle Maitland the memories are of the Airstream, cars, hunting, railroad, and dancing. He loved tinkering with cars. He was a great conversationalist. The last time we were together was in June of 2010 in the Twin Cities.
We talked about my dad (Hans) and my mom (Marie) and all the Kelley's (cousins) and their families. How he cherished them all! Uncle Maitland had a long healthy, prosperous, and religious life that he enjoyed. He is with God and at peace smiling down on everyone.

We will miss you Uncle Maitland.

Angela, Gregg, Ann-Marie, Gregg Jr., Kjirsten and families. (Weston, FL)

My memories of Uncle Maitland may be few and far between, but they would always leave me with a strong everlasting impression.

I remember as a child when Aunt Irene and Uncle Maitland would stop by our farm with their beloved Airstream in tow.  This could have just as well been a spaceship to a young child on the farm in the 60's.  I swear there wasn't anything that Maitland didn't know about the Airstream.

Some 40 years later while attending Uncle Willard's funeral I had the opportunity to talk with Maitland again.  We had quite an animated conversation about the Airstream and his travels and about the origins of the Napstein side of Irene's side of the family.  By the time we were through I barely had time to speak to the other cousins. 

3 years ago Maitland attended my daughters graduation from high school in Iowa.  He drove from Arizona to a town a few miles from my house.  After directions he ended up another 5 miles away and stopped a gentleman standing out by his house on a gravel road in the middle of nowhere. After explaining his plight, lo and behold it was a personal friend of mine.  What are the odds?

Even for the brief time he spent around our 2 daughters during the graduation they both still speak of his funny way of saying things,the number of bomb pops that he consumed during the graduation party, and the fact that he can't be in his ninth decade of life.

Although brief, the memories will always be strong of the charismatic spirit of Uncle Maitland.

In loving memory, many blessings to the family of Maitland Kelley.

Kevin, Vicky, Breigh, and Emily Hansen

Rest in peace, Mr. Kelley.  Thank you for treating me like one of your own.
It is an honor to have known you.

OBITUARY

Maitland M. Kelley

February 20, 1914 – June 12, 2012

Wulff Funeral Home

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