Obituary: Kelley, Gary Dale

Sun., Oct. 4, 2015

KELLEY, Gary Dale (Age 79) Passed away October 1, 2015 from complications of a subdural hematoma.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary M. (Burchard) Kelley.

He is survived by his brother, Edwin “Bud” Kelley; his four children Gayle Castle, Larry Kelley, Pat Kelley and Julie Kelley along with his four step-children, Carleen Kenfield, Kelly Erickson, Tom Erickson and Lora Erickson; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Gary was employed by Hygrade Meats then Hathaway Meats Inc. until his retirement.

In his retirement he enjoyed gardening, cooking and especially going to his day job, as he called it, the Casino.

He was always surrounded by family and good friends and he will be missed.

Visitation will be Tuesday October 6th 10:00-5:00PM at Heritage and a Graveside Service Wednesday October 7, 2015 at 1:00PM at Cheney-Spokane Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Hospice House of Spokane.

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