Passing of One of Our Own - Kelly - Mixfinder

[gansky1]

As is our tradition, I am starting this thread in our Imperial forum so that all members can share in the loss we all feel when one of our own leaves us. Please post some of your memories and pictures of the good times we shared.

Our dear friend Kelly (Mixfinder) passed away today after a long battle with illness. He fought bravely and it is with great sadness we pay tribute to his memory and assuage our grief and loss with the memory of his joyous spirit that will stay with us always.

We will miss you, dear friend!

 

[ozzie908]

R.I.P.

God bless.

Austin

 

[redcarpetdrew]

Devastated. Saddened. In mourning.

Not what I wanted to read this morning. The full effect will take a bit to sink in but I will simply say that I mourn the loss of a beautiful human being. Kelly's inner light, soul and radiating love for all people and things is a source of inspiration for me and, I'm sure, many others both here and in his personal life. Upbeat, kind, loving and giving of himself and his time and talents, there is much I have and still will continue to try to emulate. I'm blessed to have spent just a little time with him at Kevin's wash in. I took a lot away from that and still will.

God, I'm going to try to focus my mind and spirit just to get thru the rest of my route so I can get home and spend time truly reflecting on the passing of one of the most wonderful humans, no..., friends I have had the luck to meet.

My deepest sympathies for all of Kelly's family and friends, both here and at home. I love you all and there is strength and support ready and willing. Knowing a bit about Kelly, I am picturing him upstairs telling the angels how to keep the Lord's kitchen spotless and exchanging recipes with Julia Child.

I need to focus now. Somehow.

Drew & Jacqui

 

[rp2813]

A Huge Loss For So Many

Words fall short at times like this, but I'll give it a try.

 

I was lucky enough to meet Kelly last year at the west coast wash-in.  I use the term "meet" loosely, because nobody ever "met" Kelly, they experienced him.  They marveled at his tireless nature, his unmatched talent in the kitchen, his unqualified acceptance of anyone who crossed his path, and above all, his resilience and triumphs over a long list of enormous physical challenges and his ability to remain positive through it all.

 

I will never forget this unique and beautiful man.  Most assuredly he had earned himself express VIP treatment and was immediately ushered through to the best of what the afterlife has to offer.

 

I'll be pulling out the recipe he gave me for his gingerbread cookies and making a batch in his honor.  I think it's a worthy tribute that would meet with his approval.

 

Ralph

 

[volvoguy87]

We never met.

At least not in person. I enjoyed reading Kelly's posts and his insight was much appreciated. He sent me parts for my grandmother's Hamilton Beach model G, which she had given me before she passed away. It was a wedding present to her and lived on her kitchen counter for over six decades. Thanks to Kelly, I was able to get a new set of blades so hopefully it will be a fixture of my kitchen for many more decades. From now on, I shall think of not only my mixer's history within my family, but also of Kelly whenever I use it.

Life is finite, but thanks to people like Kelly, the machines we restore and treasure, don't have to be.

Mix on,
Dave

 

[Unimatic1140]

Thank you for posting this Greg. Ironically Fred and I literally just stepped off of a plane in Seattle for a wedding not five minutes ago. We are both saddened greatly to hear this news, Kelly was dearly loved by everyone here at aw.org. We can take comfort in knowing that Terry was waiting to meet Kelly with some fresh baked goods.

Rest in Peace Kelly, thank you so much for bringing so much joy and happiness to our community, we will never forget you, ever.

 

[bajaespuma]

May he rest in peace.

 

[retropia]

Sadness . . . Kelly helped direct me towards Sunbeam Mixmasters. Now I am the happy owner of a chrome Mixmaster, and I'll think of Kelly whenever I use it.

 

[gadgetgary]

R.I.P Kelly

My deepest sympathy.
Hope you and Teri are cooking up at feast!

 

[danemodsandy]

Words Fail Me.

I am shocked and saddened.

Kelly fought so hard, so many times, and was such a example to us all in his times of trial that it seemed inconceivable that he would not bounce back once again.

My condolences to his family, and to all who mourn him.

Peace be unto you, Kelly.

 

[maytagmike]

God bless Kelly, Rest In Peace.

 

[goatfarmer]

Rest in peace, my friend!

 

[kenmorebd]

Rest In Peace and God Bless the family and friends who mourn.

 

[kenmoreguy89]

Dear Kelly, never had the pleasure to meet you personally, like I never had the pleasure to meet personally one of the members yet...
But I remember and I'm hard to forget special people, and I think you are one, I could understand immediately.....

We never spoke or interact much...but I will never forget the way you came over one of my posts, <span id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">with</span> <span class="hps">the ease</span> <span class="hps">of someone who</span> <span class="hps">does something</span> <span class="hps">just for the sake</span> <span class="hps">of doing it,  with the </span></span><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">spontaneous generosity</span><span> that leaves one  stunned, misbelieving  that this may actually be happening...</span>
I'm speaking of  the<span class="hps"> </span></span> offer to send a set of spare beaters for my Sunbeam since they got destroyed...
You didn't want any money, you didn't even think about getting something in return...you just did it...
Here is when I realized you were a special one....and luckily this website has one of the greatest percentange of GREAT people you'd ever hope to find in any forum online...
I always thought that  <span id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">a gesture</span> <span class="hps">is worth a thousand</span> <span class="hps">words</span></span>, a gesture made with heart can be more precious of all the gold in this world, you can't buy it..it just gets out of someone's heart...spontaenously,  and arrives directly to someone else..
With that you gave me a piece of your heart, a piece of you, like you left a piece of you in every member  and person that knew you,  and like you'll leave a piece of you to the future members and people in here and elsewhere that will read your posts and look at the person you were, from what you left to this world, from what you left in other's hearts, a piece of you .. Kelly the cake Master, sweet as the cakes you made...
..
In any ways,  nobody will never actually leave us as long as we'll bring them inside us, as long as we'll remember them...
They'll keep livng inside us....in our memories and thoughts, in what they left us....in all what they  did and did leave to this world..

Bye Kelly... you'll be missed.

And to your family, I give my most sincere condolences... an hug, and be strong.

[this post was last edited: 9/12/2013-15:55]

 

[yogitunes]

Never met him myself....but his emails were touching enough.....a great person is lost, but never forgotten....not enough words to express our grief...

R.I.P my friend

many hugs to you and your family

Martin

 

[paulc]

Dreadfully sad news. My thoughts are with Kelly's friends and family.

 

[rickr]

Kelly fought a hard battle to live. I never met him, but enjoyed knowing him though this forum. He will be remembered fondly and missed here. RIP Dear Kelly.

 

[mickeyd]

In Memoriam ~

The Earth

just got worse

now that

the living

Saint Kelly

has left the room.

And Heaven

just got merrier

as the long promised Mixer

has finally landed

making

delicious batter.

With Love,

Michael

 

[pulltostart]

Kelly

Thank you for the love and faith you shared.

 

You fought a hard battle.  Now rest in peace.

 

lawrence