Henry Lyman "Harry" Kelly's Obituary
Henry Lyman “Harry” Kelly, age 81, of Spring Lake passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at home. He was born May 14, 1939, in Marquette, MI to Thomas and Cecila (Currie) Kelly, and he married Ruth Ann Kieft on March 14, 1970 in Grand Haven.
Harry served his country in the Air Force and was a member of the Charles A. Conklin American Legion Post # 28 in Grand Haven where he served as past post commander. He graduated from Northern Michigan University, then worked at Kieft Insurance Agency as an insurance sales agent. Harry loved riding his motorcycle, traveling, gardening, walking, biking, collecting rocks and geology. He loved wearing marathon or iron man tee shirts, even though he never participated in the events. Most of all he loved talking to people, telling stories about his camp in the U.P. on Sugar Island.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Ruth Ann Kelly; three sons: Byron (Donna) Kelly, Ryan (Jill) Kelly and Michael (Rebekah) Kelly; twelve grandchildren: Nathan (Becca) Kelly, Tyler, Emily, Clyde, Rosemary, Penelope, Ginger, Judd, Annabelle, Evelyn and Mason Kelly; two sisters, Sharon Dean and Mercedes Kelly; his brother, Thomas (Liz) Kelly; and brother-in-law, Garry (Francine) Kieft; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Patricia Farr and brother, John Kelly.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Rev. David Gross as celebrant. Friends may meet the family one hour prior to the funeral at church, where military rites will be accorded him by the Charles A. Conklin American Legion Post # 28 Honor Guard. Memorials to Heartland Hospice or St. Mary’s School Annual Fund are appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to The Spring Lake Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 213 E. Savidge Street, Spring Lake, MI 49456. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.
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