Passing of One of Our Own - Kelly - Mixfinder

[electron1100]

So Sad

I am afraid I never knew him but as always when these things happen reading the tributes just makes me realise how popular and loved he was.

I wish him well where ever he is

Gary

 

[revvinkevin]

This is hitting me really hard.

 

 

I am more than extremely saddened by this news.   I have not been able to read more than a couple lines of any post in this thread without bringing SO many tears to my eyes that I can no longer see.    

 

I was so VERY honored that Kelly not only came down to attend my big spring wash-in last year, but he COMPLETELY moved into and took over my kitchen, making every meal during his stay here, in spite of my insisting otherwise.   I was truly in awe of not only his endless energy, ability, enthusiasm and insight into SO many thing, but also his willingness to give, give, give and not only NOT ask for anything in return, but also not accept anything in return other than a hug, a kiss and a "Thank you".  

Kelly, you were a beautiful flower standing proud and tall in a large field of weeds.   You had a much greater impact on my life than I was able to express to you, but I'm pretty sure you were able to sense that.

 

I will miss you greatly my friend.   Rest peacefully.

 

Kevin

 

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[mich]

Unfortunately..

I wasn't, and still haven't been a long enough member of this forum, to really meet or get to know many people around here, but it deeply saddens me to see the loss of someone so creative, and inspiring.

Wherever you are Kelly, I do hope that your in a better place, and enjoying yourself. My thoughts & prayers go out to his Family, and Friends.

 

[iheartmaytag]

I am so saddened by this news. I thought/was hoping things were getting better.
I am glad he got to make his last trip on earth to see his loved ones before preparing for his long journey into our Father's arms.

 

[polkanut]

As I posted in the As The Tub Turns thread I'm going to use one of the Sunbeam Mixmasters that I acquired from him earlier this summer in his honor/memory.  Eternal rest grant unto him oh God!

 

[bradross]

Thanks for sharing the news...but such sad news

I was saddened to log into the site today to read this news...I can't say anything that hasn't already been said. Drew, your posting pretty much summed up what I knew about Kelly. I had the pleasure of meeting him at the Long Beach Wash-in at Kevin's in April 2012, and I know my cousin Jill really enjoyed visiting with him in the kitchen as much as I did, while he so "effortlessly" prepared those big meals for the crowd.

Really makes one remember to appreciate what a wonderful group of people we have come to meet through this club!

 

[retromania]

Kelly

R. I. P.

Andy

 

[nrones]

R. I. P.

So sorry to hear news like that. I hope he didn't suffer for a long time because of illness.

Rest In Peace Kelly

Dejan

 

[earthling177]

I'm very sorry to hear this and very sorry for the loss it is in our lives.

May he rest in peace.

 

[classiccaprice]

I am very sorry to hear this. My sympathy to his family and to those close to him.

 

[oldskool]

From Caring Bridge

Posting from Caring Bridge advising of arrangements.

Celebrate!
7 hours ago

Please come join us at Grace Episcopal Church on Tuesday September 17, 2013 at 1pm for a celebration of life, memorial service. There will be a reception to follow so please come and stay to share memories and stories.

Grace Episcopal Church
1201 N B St
Ellensburg, WA 98926

 

[aamassther]

My deepest sympathy! Love and light to family and friends in this very sad time.

 

[a440]

So sorry to hear.
I have always enjoyed Kelly's post on the club and seeing his pictures creating wonderful eats.
I had no idea he was ill. He always looked to happy, friendly, and healthy in all of his pictures.
Rest in Peace Kelly.
Brent

 

[alr2903]

I am sorry to see this post.  RIP Kelly. Comfort to his Family and Friends.  Arthur

 

[eddy1210]

My Condolences to Kelly's Family

I just want to say what a pleasure it was to meet Kelly at Kevin's wash-in last year. I'm both stunned and saddened that we lost such a wonderful man. He bravely fought the cancer beast, and his memory will live on in my heart. God rest his soul. You will be missed, Kelly.
Eddy

 

[angus]

This is unspeakably sad. While I didn't know him personally, my impression is one of a true gentleman in every sense of the word. My sympathies go out to all his family and friends. Reading of his triumphs and challenges reminds me of a passage I learned years ago in Catholic school - I don't recall the source but it went something like this ..."Read, write, sing, sigh... bear your crosses manfully". And I believe he did just that and so much, much more.

 

[cleanteamofny]

Celebrate!

But why?
Because he lived a life full of love and compassion when he knew his life being cut short.
When you see that a person who takes a little time and pray for others when they need it more, it shows us how much he loved us so!
I have so much to be thankful for, digital friendship and knowing how he showed us grace and mercy in the mist of his sickness!
Kelly battle been up and down and he fought a long and hard fight and his spirit will live on on these pages and we must celebrate that he no longer in pain but resting in the arms of the Lord.

To the family and friends, my condolences to you all.

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[frigilux]

Kevin--  I grinned from ear-to-ear at your description of Kelly taking over the kitchen while at your wash-in.  I'm that guy in my circle of friends, but had I been present that weekend, I'd have been relegated, at best, to the peel-and-chop station.  Kelly was a force of nature in the kitchen---his or anyone else's, LOL.

 

 

 

[70series]

To Kelly's family and friends both at aw.org, and elsewhere I give my heartfelt condolences. I never had the chance to meet Kelly, but always enjoyed his posts. From what I read here, he has touched so many of your lives, and you all are blessed by having experienced him. Kelly rest in peace, and may God bless you.

James

 

[gizmo]

Very sad to read of this.

I have seen several photos of Kelly's cakes on this website and they always look amazing. A lot of care and attention clearly goes in to them. I have never met him but I have certainly admired his handiwork.

My boss, a really wonderful lady and good friend, passed away very unexpectedly almost a month ago. I found her when I went to work. It was a huge shock.

I was further saddened when I read of Kelly passing away. What a sad month!

My condolances to everyone here who knew Kelly.

 

[firedome]

sad news....

his light will live on in all those he has touched.

 

[appnut]

Today I decided to use Kelly's cookie recipe to make some chocolate chip cookies to take to work tomorrow.  Here is a haul of stuff he found while heading to Kansas in 2009.  The 4C on the far right is the mixer he sent me in 2010.  I'd never had a stand mixer before and my Kitchenaid hand mixer was wearing out after almost 20 years.   

 

[appnut]

Here is his granddaughter helping Kelly with same mixer he found while on that trip. 

 

[appnut]

Isn't she adorable back then. 

 

[appnut]

Here is the results of my labor today with said mixer and a sample of cookies on a plate.  I used white whole wheat flour.  Notice how nice the mixer coordinates with my 1984 Hotpoint slide-in range.  Thank you so much Kelly for this wonderful, beautiful gift. 

 

[hooverwheelaway]

That's a stunning 4C mixer!

 

[washdaddy]

Although I'm a relatively new member to the site I can tell by the phenomenal outpouring of love for Kelly that he will truly be missed. Knowing that he is now in the God's hands he no longer will have to suffer through the illness that he dealt with.
My deep sympathy and condolences go out to his family and friends. May he rest in peace.

 

[dnastrau]

Wow - God bless Kelly's friends and family during this sad time. Everyone who knew and loved him can be comforted by the fact that he has gone home to be with the Lord and is no longer in pain. The outpouring of love for him on this site speaks volumes about the kind of person that he was and the positive impact that his life made.

 

[mixguy]

His spirit lives on . . .

Kelly sure enlightened us with talent in baking. Learning of his work with Sunbeam was something really interesting to me. Knowing someone and learning of their contributions has been facinating. There is a website that exists showing and telling of the history of the Sunbeam Mixmaster Mixer. Kelly and I both made contributions to help make the site more historically correct. His knowledge of baking would have created a volume the size of a Julia Child's baking cookbook with with more detail and more pictures of the progress. I really appreciated his candor in what he liked about various stand mixer models. All homebakers could learn from him with his willingness to share how to turn out baked goods of quality. He also a great "ambassidor" repair many mixers we owned, giving away parts to all who asked. Hey will truly be missed.

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[appnut]

I came home last night and made a 1/2 a recipe of white chocolate chip cookies for a friend of mine's belated birthday.  She shared and several called to tell me they were fantastic or wonderful.  It was another way I could honor Kelly and his family on the day he was laid to rest.  I have a Sunbeam LeChef food processor that I've had since given to me for  Christmas 30 years or so ago.  I had one working processing bowl left.  He had one extra in his collection and sent it to me.  I also got the motor base, which I really didn't need as I also have my father's unit too.  but still.  It's powerful enough for me to make bread in and that's what I've used it mainly for for all these years.  I will have to make a loaf of bread soon.  Who knows, I may post a picture of that loaf of bread too.  I hope this bowl last for a long time.  Or I'll have to invest in another near 3 quart capacity heavy duty food processor or a KA stand mixer--the 4C isn't designed to knead bread dough.

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