Eugene Franklin Kelly was born to Fred Kelly & Adelle Schaefer on January 20, 1941 in Washington, D.C. where he was raised. While still living in Washington, D.C., Eugene met Kathleen M. Bender. The couple married on August 25, 1960 & eventually moved to Warrenton, Oregon where they have resided for the past 33 years. All who knows Eugene will know that he had a passion & talent for building motorcycles. So much so, that he was able to make a career out of being a motorcycle mechanic. Eugene earned a number of various trophies and awards over the years for his endeavors. The other delight of Eugene's life was his grand-daughter Janelle, who he spent as much time as possible with. Eugene was preceded in death by both parents Fred & Adell, his brother Vic and 2 sisters Olga and Shirley. Eugene is survived by his wife of 56 years, Kathleen Bender Kelly and 2 sons; Eugene Kelly and Fred Kelly, and grand-daughter Janelle Kathleen Kelly (all of Warrenton). Funeral arrangements are private however, the family is planning to have a celebration of Eugene's life at a date as yet to be determined.
Funeral Home:
Hughes-Ransom Mortuary Astoria
576 12th St
Astoria, OR 97103
Visitation:
Hughes-Ransom Mortuary Astoria
576 12th St
Astoria, OR 97103
Private