KELLY, James P. c1930-2002

KELLY

Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 2/5/2009 at 11:49:27

James P. Kelly, age 71, of Creston, Iowa, died on Thursday, May 9, 2002, at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, from complications of leukemia.

Funeral services were held on Monday, May 13 at the McLaren’s Funeral Chapel in Des Moines. Cremation followed the service with burial in the Resthaven Cemetery in West Des Moines on Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to John Stoddard Cancer Center.

He was born in Charles City, Iowa and at a young age moved to Osage with his parents. He graduated from the OHS in 1948. His residence at death was in Creston where he had lived one year. He also had resided in Adel, Panora and West Des Moines, 18 years.

Kelly was a nursing home administrator retiring in 2001. He was a member of the Holy Spirit Parish in Creston and the Antique Auto Club of America-Des Moines region and was a classic car enthusiast.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Jennie Kelly; and a brother, Leo.

Survivors include three daughters, Lora Kelly-Beck and Erin Kelly, both of Des Moines and Paula Kelly of Coralville, Iowa; two grandchildren; one brother, Bernard Kelly of Virginia; and one sister, Margaret Gieser of Idaho.

The McLaren’s Funeral Chapel, Des Moines was in charge of the arrangements.

© 2002 Mitchell County Press - May 15, 2002