On Thursday, July 23, 2015, our dear, sweet mother, Betty Bell Kelson, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and into the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, and those of her husband and others that have gone before her.
Born February 18, 1930 in Auburn, Washington to Clarence E. and Nettie Thornton Blessing.
Married Henry Dell Kelson on March 17, 1951 in Enumclaw, Washington. Born to these wonderful and supportive parents were a daughter, Susan, and sons, Steven and Craig.
Mom was raised and attended school in Washington, earning the prestigious title "Queen of the Gold and Green Ball," in 1950. After marrying dad, they moved to Salt Lake City, where they raised their children. Mom was an avid bowler, often bowling on three leagues a week.
She worked at the Kuong Jou Café in Sugar House for eighteen years and had many loyal customers. Mom then worked and retired from Rocky Mountain Bank Note.
She tenderly cared for children for several years. She loved shopping, going to church and attending bible study. Mom and dad loved boating, camping, and 4-wheeling with family and friends. Her family was her greatest joy and she loved cooking for them.
Mom will be dearly missed by her children, three grandchildren, Tara, DelRay, and Colt; threr great-grandchildren, Zac (Kayan), Kayley, and Jaron; siblings, Bill Blessing, Joe Blessing, Betty Griffin, Allen Greenwood, and George Bremer; sister-in-law, Veone Kelson; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends, and Daisy, her precious dog. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, sisters, Helen and Marilyn; brothers, Emery and Melvin; and son-in-law, Randy Butcher.
A viewing will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 27, 2015 at Redwood Memorial Estates, 6500 South Redwood Road (1700 West), Taylorsville, followed by graveside services at 11:00 a.m.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on July 26, 2015.
Born February 18, 1930 in Auburn, Washington to Clarence E. and Nettie Thornton Blessing.
Married Henry Dell Kelson on March 17, 1951 in Enumclaw, Washington. Born to these wonderful and supportive parents were a daughter, Susan, and sons, Steven and Craig.
Mom was raised and attended school in Washington, earning the prestigious title "Queen of the Gold and Green Ball," in 1950. After marrying dad, they moved to Salt Lake City, where they raised their children. Mom was an avid bowler, often bowling on three leagues a week.
She worked at the Kuong Jou Café in Sugar House for eighteen years and had many loyal customers. Mom then worked and retired from Rocky Mountain Bank Note.
She tenderly cared for children for several years. She loved shopping, going to church and attending bible study. Mom and dad loved boating, camping, and 4-wheeling with family and friends. Her family was her greatest joy and she loved cooking for them.
Mom will be dearly missed by her children, three grandchildren, Tara, DelRay, and Colt; threr great-grandchildren, Zac (Kayan), Kayley, and Jaron; siblings, Bill Blessing, Joe Blessing, Betty Griffin, Allen Greenwood, and George Bremer; sister-in-law, Veone Kelson; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends, and Daisy, her precious dog. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, sisters, Helen and Marilyn; brothers, Emery and Melvin; and son-in-law, Randy Butcher.
A viewing will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 27, 2015 at Redwood Memorial Estates, 6500 South Redwood Road (1700 West), Taylorsville, followed by graveside services at 11:00 a.m.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on July 26, 2015.
On Thursday, July 23, 2015, our dear, sweet mother, Betty Bell Kelson, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and into the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, and those of her husband and others that have gone before her.
Born February 18, 1930 in Auburn, Washington to Clarence E. and Nettie Thornton Blessing.
Married Henry Dell Kelson on March 17, 1951 in Enumclaw, Washington. Born to these wonderful and supportive parents were a daughter, Susan, and sons, Steven and Craig.
Mom was raised and attended school in Washington, earning the prestigious title "Queen of the Gold and Green Ball," in 1950. After marrying dad, they moved to Salt Lake City, where they raised their children. Mom was an avid bowler, often bowling on three leagues a week.
She worked at the Kuong Jou Café in Sugar House for eighteen years and had many loyal customers. Mom then worked and retired from Rocky Mountain Bank Note.
She tenderly cared for children for several years. She loved shopping, going to church and attending bible study. Mom and dad loved boating, camping, and 4-wheeling with family and friends. Her family was her greatest joy and she loved cooking for them.
Mom will be dearly missed by her children, three grandchildren, Tara, DelRay, and Colt; threr great-grandchildren, Zac (Kayan), Kayley, and Jaron; siblings, Bill Blessing, Joe Blessing, Betty Griffin, Allen Greenwood, and George Bremer; sister-in-law, Veone Kelson; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends, and Daisy, her precious dog. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, sisters, Helen and Marilyn; brothers, Emery and Melvin; and son-in-law, Randy Butcher.
A viewing will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 27, 2015 at Redwood Memorial Estates, 6500 South Redwood Road (1700 West), Taylorsville, followed by graveside services at 11:00 a.m.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on July 26, 2015.
Born February 18, 1930 in Auburn, Washington to Clarence E. and Nettie Thornton Blessing.
Married Henry Dell Kelson on March 17, 1951 in Enumclaw, Washington. Born to these wonderful and supportive parents were a daughter, Susan, and sons, Steven and Craig.
Mom was raised and attended school in Washington, earning the prestigious title "Queen of the Gold and Green Ball," in 1950. After marrying dad, they moved to Salt Lake City, where they raised their children. Mom was an avid bowler, often bowling on three leagues a week.
She worked at the Kuong Jou Café in Sugar House for eighteen years and had many loyal customers. Mom then worked and retired from Rocky Mountain Bank Note.
She tenderly cared for children for several years. She loved shopping, going to church and attending bible study. Mom and dad loved boating, camping, and 4-wheeling with family and friends. Her family was her greatest joy and she loved cooking for them.
Mom will be dearly missed by her children, three grandchildren, Tara, DelRay, and Colt; threr great-grandchildren, Zac (Kayan), Kayley, and Jaron; siblings, Bill Blessing, Joe Blessing, Betty Griffin, Allen Greenwood, and George Bremer; sister-in-law, Veone Kelson; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends, and Daisy, her precious dog. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, sisters, Helen and Marilyn; brothers, Emery and Melvin; and son-in-law, Randy Butcher.
A viewing will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 27, 2015 at Redwood Memorial Estates, 6500 South Redwood Road (1700 West), Taylorsville, followed by graveside services at 11:00 a.m.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on July 26, 2015.
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