| Kelley, Clyde E. 75, of Gold Canyon, AZ. passed away August 20, 2010, from complications of Alzheimer's disease. An Arizona native, he was born May 1, 1935. He is one of 10 children born to Harry and Annabell Kelley, both deceased. Clyde grew up on a family owned dairy farm in Glendale, AZ. As a boy, he had a country paper route for 3 years, along Lateral 19 and 20 in west Phoenix. He tells many stories about flat tires on his bicycle and losing papers. Clyde graduated from Tolleson HS and maintained contact with many of his HS friends over the years. As a young man he enlisted in the Arizona Air Force National Guard. He was called to active duty during the Berlin crisis. He served 13 months in Europe as a chef at Chambley AFB in France. After his Air Force duty, Clyde worked for Mountain Bell (Qwest Communications) for 31 years. Clyde was an avid baseball player and fan and spent 7 years coaching Little League Baseball in Scottsdale. Clyde had a mischievous smile, wonderful sense of humor and was a great story teller. Clyde is survived by his wife Donna (Dazey-Monska), son Keith, daughter Cynthia Kennedy, step-daughter Darbi Monska, 3 grandchildren, sisters Hester Justice (Glen), and Ester Hill (Jesse), and brother Ernest. Clyde was predeceased by brothers Archie, Lawrence, twin-brother Clarence and sisters Helen McCullum (Patrick), Jesse May Hobgood (Sidney) and Catheryn Lasiter (Murle). Clyde was also predeceased by his beloved four-legged poodle friends Charlie, Comet and Misty. Molly survives Clyde and will continue to bring love into the Kelley household. Services will be held August 26, 2010 at 10:30AM, Allen Funeral Home, 1130 S. Horne, Mesa, AZ. 480-833-1716 In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Sun Valley Hospice, 7227 E. Baseline Rd., Suite 129, Mesa, AZ. 85209, 480-558-2002, in memory of Clyde. |
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