Michael Noah Kelly

Michael Noah Kelly, loving brother, husband, father, uncle, and grandfather died Wednedsay May 30th at 11pm at the age of 60. He was a kind and faithful man who will be sorely missed. He died of complications secondary to a terminal genetic neuroligical disease similar to MS that he had been struggling with for years. He worked 6 days a week to support his family until he was no longer physically able. His family was with him when he passed. Many friends and loved ones were able to visit in the days leading up to his death. In life Mike enjoyed the beach, camping, road trips, music, trading in futures, his church, and bible study. Michael's belief in God was strong but he stuggled with religion. He believed that above all else God was kind and forgiving.

Michael Kelly was born on February 13, 1952 in Eugene, OR @ Sacred Heart Hospital.

On his own initiative, Michael pursued a church affiliation as early as 8 or 9 years old when he began faithful attendance at the nearby Mennonite Church of the Brethren.

Michael had a newspaper route for years, saving all his earnings until he ran into an SHS high school gambling group that wiped himout.

He graduated from Thurston Highschool the class of 1970

During his draft years he registered as a Conscientious Objector & was accepted based on the tenets of the Mennonite affiliated church where he went as a child.

He attended Northwest Bible College in Kirkland, WA in 1975-1976 with the intent to become a minister.

In 1976 he married his wife of 15 years Anglea Jean Tieken with whom he had his 2 daughters. He was working as a carpenter at that time.

December 29th, 1979 he welcomed his first daughter Krista Nicole Kelly.

November 9th, 1981 he welcomed his second daughter Erin Rae Kelly.

In 1994 he married Maeve Ryner whom he was devoted to for 18 years until his passing.

Later in life he discovered blues music and enjoyed burning CDs for family and friends.

He was talented in trading in futures, but only played with monopoly money.

In his mid 50's he traveled to New York city for the first time with his church to thank the first responders from 9-11. On that trip he walked further than he had been able to for years without assitance.

He regularly hosted a men's bible study at his home.

He retired from Coca-Cola in October of 2010 after 27 years of service at the behest of his friends and family.

On January 7th, 2012 he welcomed his first grandson Ramón Michael Kelly of whom's arrival he much anticipated and of who's company he most enjoyed.

He spent almost 2 years at home with his wife before moving to Avalon in Federal Way for more intensive care in Feburary of this year.

All are welcome to attend his memorial which will be held at:

Bauer Funeral Chapel Saturaday June 16th at 2pm

701 1st Street

Snohomish, WA 98290

A reception will be held afterward at the nearby Collecter's Choice in a private dining area at 3:30pm

215 Cypress Ave

Snohomish WA 98290