Harry "Bud” Kelley, 66, Bloomington, died at 5:05 p.m. Monday (June 8, 2009) at his home.
His graveside service will be at Park Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, immediately following visitation, which will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at Carmody-Flynn Wiliamsburg Funeral Home, Bloomington. Memorials may be made to Easter Seals.
Bud was born July l3, 1941, in Owein, Iowa, the son of Elmer and Clara Olson Kelley. He married Connie Hauskins on March 13, 1970, in Bloomington. She survives. He is also survived by one son, Eric (Lisa) Kelley, Pontiac; one daughter, Tanya (Ed) Alexander, Bloomington; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and two sisters.
Bud had owned and operated Kelley's TV with his father and was co-owner of Keeran Vending. He retired from Stark Excavating Inc. Bud was a member of the Eagles and the Knights of Columbus, both in Bloomington. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
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The following was written by classmates for our 50th Reunion Booklet. Led by a dedicated team of local classmates, the project was titled:
"BHS CLASS OF '60 FOOTPRINTS"
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In January, 1960, we had a terrible snowstorm. My car got stuck in the snow in the parking lot as I attempted to leave the school. I tried to rock the car back and forth, but nothing helped.
Then I looked up, and there stood Bud Kelly. I don't believe I had ever talked with him before that day, but he offered to help me get my car moving. He motioned to some friends of his that were still in the parking lot, and together, they pushed my car until I was able to drive it away.
Although Bud did not really know me, that was an example of his kindness. I have never forgotten his kind deed.
(Linda Alexander)