Nov. 18, 1956 - Jun. 12, 2018
Date of Service: Jun. 23, 2018
Paul Owen Kelsey
DECLO – Paul Owen Kelsey, a 61-year-old resident of West Valley City - formerly of Declo, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018, in Murray, Utah.
Paul was born to Robert and Dolores Kelsey on November 18, 1956. Paul loved hunting, the desert, playing and listening to guitar music, and everything about his hometown of Declo, Idaho. Paul attended Boise State University and later he graduated with a master’s degree from the University of Utah. He worked 26 years for HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Utah in Sandy.
Paul handled life’s problems without complaining and was an example of strength to all who knew him.
Paul is survived by his son Wes Kelsey; wife, Karen Kelsey; sister, Debra Hammond; brothers, Eddy, Bret, Lynn, Ron and Bart Kelsey; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins whom he loves dearly.
The Funeral will be held at 12 noon, Saturday, June 23, 2018, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Declo Stake Center, 207 East Main Street, Declo, Idaho
Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, June 21, at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple Street, Salt Lake City Utah, and from 11 until 11:45 a.m Saturday preceding the service at the church in Declo.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Rasmussen Funeral Home of Burley.
