Passing of One of Our Own - Kelly - Mixfinder

[mrsalvo]

Kelly, I didn't know you but I hope you rest in peace.

 

[lordkenmore]

So sorry to hear this! I never had a chance to meet him, but I greatly enjoyed his posts here, and learned many useful things.

My sincere condolences to his family and friends.

 

[slowspin66]

An incredible person

Like some others I never knew Kelly but what an amazing man he was and the memories he has given to others are priceless..God bless your friends and family at this sad time. Darren

 

[leolady]

I couldn't stand posting on this thread before

I was devastated at the death of one of my closet friends and supporter. Kelly was always there for me ever since we met on the old Kitchenaid forum about 10 years ago.

I followed Kelly to this site just to "be near him". Kelly took the time to visit me in Kansas not once, but twice! We called each other often. I should have known that when he became difficult to contact, he was going through a very serious ailment.

Kelly sent a Kitchenaid Classic mixer to my niece when she got married. I sent mixers home with Kelly, and he repaired them. I found the Chrome Kitchenaid model 4C mixer for him, my Chrome Kitchenaid model G mixer which he tuned up and replaced the cord, he fixed my Kitchenaid 3B mixer, and he replaced the cord on my Kitchenaid 4B mixer. I gave Kelly a Kitchenaid model G mixer for his own use. On his next trip to Kansas, he returned them to me.

This photo shows the mixers he picked up at my house. I have tears in my eyes even now -- just thinking of my Kelly. He was a lovely person. I am so happy that others knew and appreciated what a special man Kelly was.

 

[leolady]

Oh, Oh!

I misspoke. I didn't give Kelly a Kitchenaid model G mixer. I gave him a 1947 Hobart N-50 mixer.

Sorry for the mistake!

 

[appnut]

Model 4C

I am the one Kelly blessed with the 4C mixer. It meant a lot to me at the time he sent it to me, meant even more after his passing, and now means even more to me that I know its history and you were involved in it. Bob

 

[rp2813]

I was just thinking about Kelly yesterday, and about his family as they come to grips with their first Christmas without him.

 

You know he's honored to be baking up a storm right now because it's likely a command performance.  Talk about being in heaven.

 

Selfish me -- I miss him.

 

 

[leolady]

I feel honored

That you cherish the Chrome KA 4C and think kindly of Kelly and myself as you use it appnut.

I love and miss Kelly too rp2813!

Kelly was wise in his choice of friends....

 

[mattl]

I miss him too.  He's been in my thoughts and I've wondered how his family is doing.  It's always hard the first holidays after a loss like that.

 

[jetcone]

How wonderful for Kelly his

friends are speaking his name  and bringing forth fond memories of the man today. And what a Man he made me one of the best damn birthday cakes ever. 

 

It warms my heart to see this thread bubble up again.

 

Peace Kelly.

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[mixguy]

Amen to sentiments shared

Kelly was so generous is spreading the true meaning of friendship. We are all better people for knowing him and he lives on in our hearts. Oh how I agree that the first year without a loved one is the most difficult one. Time helps us heal and cope.

 

[ovrphil]

For someone who meant so much to people of aw.org- and I'm not expressing any religious faiths here-but it seems like ...this excerpt would fit Kelly to a T :

"And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write , Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them."

 

[petek]

I still think of Kelly (and Terry) almost everyday when I'm downstairs and see all the mixers and coffee makers. I really miss talking to them both on the phone.

I was thinking maybe everyone should write their name on the bottom of their pass-ons so the next person who may get it knows where it came from/ who had it before them etc. I've sent out and received stuff over the years and ,well you know things get forgotten or mixed up LOL

 

[autowasherfreak]

Rest In Peace Kelly.

 

[toggleswitch]

We live on so long as we are remembered.
May his memory be eternal.