Bruce F. Kelso, 82, Raymondville, Texas formally of Kansas City, Kansas passed away September 13, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri just shortly after he moved back to the Kansas City area to be closer to his family.
Bruce was born on June 30, 1939 in Kansas City, Kansas to Courtney and Helen Kelso He graduated from Wyandotte High School and then joined the Marine’s as part of the Air Wing Division. Bruce retired from Local 101 as an Operator Engineer and spent the past 16 years in Texas enjoying each day of that retirement.
Bruce was very active as he danced three times a week, played pool with his friends every day and enjoyed fishing with his boys and grandkids.
Bruce was preceded in passing by his parents; son, Scott Kelso; and sisters, Delores Bartlett and Floy LaKemper.
Survivors include his son, Brian Kelso and his wife Chelsey of Kansas City, KS; daughter-in-law, Susie Kelso of Chillicothe, MO; brother, Corky Kelso of Pleasant Hill, MO; grandchildren, Lauren Allen of Atlanta, GA, Christopher Kelso of Kearney, MO, Kinsley Kelso of Kansas City, KS and Brogan Kelso of Kansas City, KS; and great granddaughter, Raelynn Allen of Atlanta, GA.
Per the wishes of Bruce, a public memorial service will not take place.
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