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Audrey Kelly Obituary


AUDREY JEAN (KENNEDY) KELLY
April 29, 1930 ~ September 5, 2017

Audrey was a citizen of the world and enjoyed traveling anywhere at any time. She could pack in one carry-on everything she needed to be gone for two weeks or longer if the adventure was interesting enough. While on her numerous adventures, Audrey enjoyed doing things a bit out of the norm, she has been zip-lining, parasailing, up in a hot air balloon, she bragged about flying in a open cock pit plane, and even after her 82nd birthday couldn't slow her down so she went skydiving. I think the only thing she did not get a chance to do is ride on the back of a motorcycle, but lived a life full of wonderful adventures!
Her life took her from Sacramento, to be raised in San Francisco. Married life took her to Utah, Nevada, northern California, Vancouver, and finally living her last 30 years in Battle Ground, Washington.
Audrey was widowed twice, the father of her 2 children was Max Gilbert "Gil", whom she was married to for 26 years, and then met her second love, Gene Kelly, while working at the sheriff's department. Gene and Audrey enjoy married life for 3 short years. As fate would have it, Audrey found love and laughter in the later years with Hal Millen while responding to a personal ad. For 13 glorious years, Hal and Audrey traveled the world together, and had many fun adventures in his 26 foot travel trailer. Her heart was never the same after Hal passed.
Audrey's beauty shown from the inside. She always beamed when a gentleman noticed her. She was always a lady, and never used any profanity. She loved piano music, live theater, and having company during "wine time". Her Celtic heritage was in every fiber of her being.
Her favorite places to go were Ireland, Scotland, and Hawaii. Audrey loved taking cruises, and tours so she could see over the hedges to view the yards of the residences. When she traveled she would often send the sheriff department a post card and told them to keep working as she was spending her retirement on travel.
Her career path was one of service to the community, first a volunteer dispatcher in a small fire department in northern California, moving to Vancouver she took a job in the court house, then moved to become a deputy sheriff with the Clark County Sheriff's Department. Where she retired after 20 years of service.
Audrey was a kind and loving person
who worked to support her family.
She always saw the good in everyone,
preferring to view the world with hope and love.
While she did not like to cook, she loved to eat a good meal. And fully enjoyed the company and conversation with friends while dining. She liked being part of a group, never one to do things by herself.
Audrey was a true friend, and always had a gentle ear when folks needed to chat, always had a helping hand when someone needed help or encouragement. Her spirit will live on in those who loved her.
Audrey lost the battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She is survived by her children: Jackie Babcock and Michael Gilbert (Roxanne); two grandchildren, Donette Smith and Tim Babcock; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Services to be held at Layne's Funeral Home, 16 NE Clark Ave., Tues., Sept. 12 at 2p.m.
Any memorial donations may be sent to the research and cure for Pancreatic Cancer.
Please sign her guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Sep. 10, 2017.
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My Dear sweet Gramma, you have always been an amazing inspiration to me! You heart was so full of love and understanding even when understanding was not the easiest thing to do. I am going to miss you oh so very much but I know you are in a wonderful place and are finally able to be comfortable. I know you will always be here watching over us, perhaps giggling now and then. May you Rest In Peace and Happiness. Always Loved and Never Forgotten! <3

Donette Smith

September 19, 2017

Audrey, or "GEE" as my sister and I use to call her, because neither one of us could say"great-grandmother" as kids, Will forever be missed.

She lived a full life, never letting anything holder back, even when her grandkids and great grandkids were not making the smartest decisions in life.

Realizing that Life is only something you can live once, she insured that everyone had his many possibilities as she could make happen.

She is preceded by a great grandson, as well as a granddaughters that I know she's adventuring with now.

RIP Gee, you'll forever be messed in my heart.

Michael

September 13, 2017

Dear, sweet Audrey will be missed. She was loved. Her family, her friends (for whom she held a very special place in her heart) and her circle of community have lost a beautiful spirit, an optimistic human being who cherished and fully experienced life. For Audrey, every day was a good day --- a great day --- and even in her last few earthly weeks, Audrey found ways to make that experience a gift, even magical always looking optimistically and with grace at every moment that passed through the day.

I have known none like Audrey. She was one of a kind mischievously adorable, incredibly supportive, gracious, humorous, charming, bright, happy and creative. I cannot recall a time she was angry, moody, negative or unhappy. She taught many of us how to live through acceptance, courage, forthrightness, honesty and joy. I was blessed she was a participant in my life and I know my family, her friends and her family have empty spaces in their hearts now that she is gone. I certainly have an empty space in mine.

I celebrate her life and now she is free to take a road trip anywhere, anytime. I will greatly miss her and her love, her joyous quirkiness, twinkle and unconditional, enthusiastically optimistic and loving nature which nurtured my spirit and blessed my soul with solace, laughter and joy when it needed it. My life has been blessed by her presence. I was loved.

kimberly millen brown

September 12, 2017

You will forever be loved and missed. Loves

Timothy Babcock

September 11, 2017

Audrey was the best step-mom/friend anyone could have. Life was quite a ride for this Irish lassie..she grabbed hold and didn't let go! Now she is in Heaven; starting a new journey..look out angels, here she comes!!!

Bill/Kay Maples

September 11, 2017

Audrey was an excellent traveling companion, we too many adventures to count over the past 28 years. She took part of me with her, and she left part of herself with me. Enjoy heaven my dear friend. You are missed more than words can say.

Jan Kelly

September 11, 2017

Audrey was such a warm, generous, fun person, and she was a good friend to LG & me at a time when we especially needed and appreciated good friends! She was a joy to my Dad, Hal Millen, and to all of us who got to know her. My Wife, Lorna Glynn, and I send our thoughts and prayers to her wonderful family! RIP, Dear One! You were a great blessing to many, and we loved you A LOT! --You will be missed!

Steve and Lorna Glynn Millen

September 10, 2017

My family was lucky enough to know Audrey while she and and my father, Hal Millen, were companions. We enjoyed her so much and appreciated greatly the joy she brought him. She was a loving and loyal companion, continuing her loving presence and dedication through the end of his life. The two of them had many wonderful adventures.
She was always welcoming, gracious and fun. She will be missed.

Anne, Jack and Megan Hawkins

September 10, 2017

She was a great and loving mother.
R.I.P. Mom

Jackie Babcock

September 10, 2017

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