Memorial
Thomas Kelly 79, of Cedar Falls, formerly of Cedar Rapids passed away peacefully Tuesday December 9, 2014, at the Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo. Services at 10:00 AM on Friday at Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel. Burial at the Kisling Cemetery near Urbana. Friends may call at the Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel from 5 to 8 PM on Thursday.
Survivors include his wife, Anna, his sons, Thomas of Newton, Forest Brian (Angela) of Texas, Kevin (Lorraine) of Wisconsin, his daughter Kristine Zenz (Jeff Graham) of Waterloo, his nine grandchildren; Ryan, Kara (Matt), Alexa, Katie (Aaron), Corey, Forest (Brandon), Shawn, Mariah, Patrick and his three great grandsons; Brezlin 4, Bronson 1, Motsinger and Theo Ungs 5 months.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Marilyn and Eleanor and a brother James.
Tom was born on April 9, 1935 in Cedar Rapids, the son of Leo Kelly and Mary Noble. He was united in marriage to Anna Mae Brody on December 31, 1959. Thomas graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1954. He always enjoyed attending class reunions. Following graduation, Thomas served in the U.S. Navy.
He was a member of the Shriners. Thomas enjoyed camping, tinkering in his garage, and time spent with his friends, family and especially his grandchildren. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather whose memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved him.
A memorial fund has been established in Thomas’ name.