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Thread Number: 48513
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
Passing of One of Our Own - Kelly - Mixfinder |
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Post# 702873 9/12/2013 at 13:21 (3,877 days old) by gansky1  (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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As is our tradition, I am starting this thread in our Imperial forum so that all members can share in the loss we all feel when one of our own leaves us. Please post some of your memories and pictures of the good times we shared.
Our dear friend Kelly (Mixfinder) passed away today after a long battle with illness. He fought bravely and it is with great sadness we pay tribute to his memory and assuage our grief and loss with the memory of his joyous spirit that will stay with us always. We will miss you, dear friend! | ||
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Post# 702879 , Reply# 1 9/12/2013 at 13:45 (3,877 days old) by ozzie908 (Lincoln UK) |
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R.I.P. | ||
| Post# 702880 , Reply# 2 9/12/2013 at 13:50 (3,877 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA) | ||
Devastated. Saddened. In mourning.
Not what I wanted to read this morning. The full effect will take a bit to sink in but I will simply say that I mourn the loss of a beautiful human being. Kelly's inner light, soul and radiating love for all people and things is a source of inspiration for me and, I'm sure, many others both here and in his personal life. Upbeat, kind, loving and giving of himself and his time and talents, there is much I have and still will continue to try to emulate. I'm blessed to have spent just a little time with him at Kevin's wash in. I took a lot away from that and still will.
God, I'm going to try to focus my mind and spirit just to get thru the rest of my route so I can get home and spend time truly reflecting on the passing of one of the most wonderful humans, no..., friends I have had the luck to meet. My deepest sympathies for all of Kelly's family and friends, both here and at home. I love you all and there is strength and support ready and willing. Knowing a bit about Kelly, I am picturing him upstairs telling the angels how to keep the Lord's kitchen spotless and exchanging recipes with Julia Child. I need to focus now. Somehow. Drew & Jacqui | ||
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Post# 702881 , Reply# 3 9/12/2013 at 13:50 (3,877 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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A Huge Loss For So Many Words fall short at times like this, but I'll give it a try.
I was lucky enough to meet Kelly last year at the west coast wash-in. I use the term "meet" loosely, because nobody ever "met" Kelly, they experienced him. They marveled at his tireless nature, his unmatched talent in the kitchen, his unqualified acceptance of anyone who crossed his path, and above all, his resilience and triumphs over a long list of enormous physical challenges and his ability to remain positive through it all.
I will never forget this unique and beautiful man. Most assuredly he had earned himself express VIP treatment and was immediately ushered through to the best of what the afterlife has to offer.
I'll be pulling out the recipe he gave me for his gingerbread cookies and making a batch in his honor. I think it's a worthy tribute that would meet with his approval.
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Post# 702883 , Reply# 4 9/12/2013 at 13:56 (3,877 days old) by Volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH) |
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We never met.
At least not in person. I enjoyed reading Kelly's posts and his insight was much appreciated. He sent me parts for my grandmother's Hamilton Beach model G, which she had given me before she passed away. It was a wedding present to her and lived on her kitchen counter for over six decades. Thanks to Kelly, I was able to get a new set of blades so hopefully it will be a fixture of my kitchen for many more decades. From now on, I shall think of not only my mixer's history within my family, but also of Kelly whenever I use it.
Life is finite, but thanks to people like Kelly, the machines we restore and treasure, don't have to be. Mix on, Dave | ||
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Post# 702885 , Reply# 5 9/12/2013 at 14:22 (3,877 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Thank you for posting this Greg. Ironically Fred and I literally just stepped off of a plane in Seattle for a wedding not five minutes ago. We are both saddened greatly to hear this news, Kelly was dearly loved by everyone here at aw.org. We can take comfort in knowing that Terry was waiting to meet Kelly with some fresh baked goods.
Rest in Peace Kelly, thank you so much for bringing so much joy and happiness to our community, we will never forget you, ever. | ||
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Post# 702887 , Reply# 6 9/12/2013 at 14:27 (3,877 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut) |
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| Post# 702889 , Reply# 7 9/12/2013 at 14:31 (3,877 days old) by retropia () | ||
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Sadness . . . Kelly helped direct me towards Sunbeam Mixmasters. Now I am the happy owner of a chrome Mixmaster, and I'll think of Kelly whenever I use it. 
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Post# 702891 , Reply# 8 9/12/2013 at 14:36 (3,877 days old) by GadgetGary (Bristol,CT) |
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R.I.P Kelly | ||
| Post# 702892 , Reply# 9 9/12/2013 at 14:37 (3,877 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E) | ||
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Post# 702895 , Reply# 10 9/12/2013 at 14:42 (3,877 days old) by maytagmike (Burlington, Vt) |
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Post# 702896 , Reply# 11 9/12/2013 at 14:43 (3,877 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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| Post# 702898 , Reply# 12 9/12/2013 at 14:47 (3,877 days old) by KenmoreBD (Mass, usa ) | ||
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Rest In Peace and God Bless the family and friends who mourn. | ||
| Post# 702902 , Reply# 13 9/12/2013 at 14:59 (3,877 days old) by Kenmoreguy89 (Valenza Piemonte, Italy- Soon to be US immigrant.) | ||
 Dear Kelly, never had the pleasure to meet you personally, like I never had the pleasure to meet personally one of the members yet... We never spoke or interact much...but I will never forget the way you came over one of my posts, with the ease of someone who does something just for the sake of doing it, with the spontaneous generosity that leaves one stunned, misbelieving that this may actually be happening...
And to your family, I give my most sincere condolences... an hug, and be strong. This post was last edited 09/12/2013 at 15:55 | ||
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Post# 702909 , Reply# 14 9/12/2013 at 15:25 (3,877 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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| Post# 702910 , Reply# 15 9/12/2013 at 15:27 (3,877 days old) by paulc (Edinburgh, Scotland) | ||
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| Post# 702916 , Reply# 16 9/12/2013 at 15:46 (3,877 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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| Post# 702917 , Reply# 17 9/12/2013 at 15:54 (3,877 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY) | ||
In Memoriam ~ | ||
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Post# 702921 , Reply# 18 9/12/2013 at 16:07 (3,877 days old) by pulltostart (Mobile, AL) |
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| Post# 702923 , Reply# 19 9/12/2013 at 16:10 (3,877 days old) by hippiedoll ( arizona ) | ||
kelly....
i don't think i've had the pleasure of meeting or messaging with kelly, through posts or messages, on this site? and i feel like i've missed out on meeting a super special person.
someone's passing is always a sad occassion with a deep feeling of loss. and whether you've met that person or not, when you hear or read about someone, you get a feeling of what kind of person they were. i wish i would have had the opportunity to have messaged with kelly. i am saddened. my deepest sympathies to kelly's loved ones. God bless you kelly.... | ||
| Post# 702924 , Reply# 20 9/12/2013 at 16:13 (3,877 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA) | ||
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Still processing things...
A couple of my favorite pics of him taken at Kevin's Big Wash In by several members.
The Master in his domain... My vintage Sunbeam in the picture. He used it in creating some of his masterpieces. Now I feel like a music student when Stradivari picked up my lowly beat up violin and played a concert with it. He had mentioned more than once that he'd like to visit Reno during a trip to meet Jacqui and exchange recipes. At some point, I'd like to locate a few of his including those heavenly cinnamon rolls! 
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| Post# 702926 , Reply# 21 9/12/2013 at 16:16 (3,877 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA) | ||
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| Post# 702927 , Reply# 22 9/12/2013 at 16:17 (3,877 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA) | ||
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| Post# 702929 , Reply# 23 9/12/2013 at 16:20 (3,877 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA) | ||
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Post# 702934 , Reply# 24 9/12/2013 at 16:46 (3,877 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK) |
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R.I.P. Kelly | ||
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Post# 702941 , Reply# 25 9/12/2013 at 17:00 (3,877 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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I met Kelly at the West Coast wash-in at Kevin's as well
It was a particularly tough time for me (April 2012), as only a couple days earlier I had learned of my father's dreaded return of cancer, which would be almost certainly terminal.
That had me somewhat quiet and withdrawn at the gathering. Had I been home I would have likely spent most of the time with my parents both for my sake and theirs. Kelly and I discussed this and I was able to relax a lot based on his understanding of the situation and his input. I did not realize how much I needed that at the time until a while later. I have been keeping up with Kelly's health and status updates in the other forum. We lost my Dad in May after an ugly 13-month battle (that was round #2) which was at times highly difficult for my Dad and our family. Being a private person, I didn't know what to write in Kelly's threads because its all still very raw and real, but I recognized a lot of what he was referring to in his eloquent messages. Much of it was painfully familiar. I feel for Kelly, he fought a highly courageous and dignified battle. Seeing his thread a while ago in which he parted with his collection of mixers told me he was preparing. That hurt in more ways than one. From what I've learned this summer dealing with my Dad's loss, a dignified end is sometimes the best for the person fighting and suffering, as the fight can become a weighty burden which the patient does not deserve. In cetain ways it also releases the loved-ones and friends, who are so much a part of the situation. To Kelly and all those who loved him --- I wish you peace, rest, and reconciliation with your grief, and want you to know that as time passes the stress and pain of recent days and weeks will fade and you will remember the vibrant, healthy and alive person that so many were blessed to know. Gordon | ||
| Post# 702944 , Reply# 26 9/12/2013 at 17:13 (3,877 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia) | ||
Dear man
What can I say that people haven't said before today?
Generous with your time and your messages. Again, I thank you for a set of ultra rare (in this country) dough-hooks for my Mixmaster. An amazing cook who has shared more recipes than I care to remember and I for one will be doing a search to ensure I get them all written down. Your knowledge of all things mixable was incredible. A Kenwood Chef or Kitchen Aid for heavier mixes, but a Mixmaster for cakes - A Mixmaster if you can only have one. Though I'm 'off the carbs' at the moment, I'll bake this weekend for work - It only seems appropriate to do so giving sharing was one one of Kellys most endearing traits. xx | ||
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Post# 702945 , Reply# 27 9/12/2013 at 17:13 (3,877 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Oh God No!
I thought he was getting better? This just devastates me on so many levels.
Kelly was a warm, nice, kind, and totally fantastic gentleman. Always willing to lend an ear and share his vast knowledge to all and sundry. Not to mention whip up tasty treats to share. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family especially his daughter and grandchildren. Sara, you as well as know this is just so hard for you to take. May God grant Kelly eternal peace and rest. | ||
| Post# 702947 , Reply# 28 9/12/2013 at 17:26 (3,877 days old) by dynaflow (rockingham nc) | ||
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Post# 702951 , Reply# 29 9/12/2013 at 17:55 (3,877 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia) |
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How sad..... | ||
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Post# 702952 , Reply# 30 9/12/2013 at 18:05 (3,877 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD) |
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Now Heaven is going to taste some real Angel Food, really light as a cloud and as white as the pure white light from which everything there is made as the master baker bakes for the Master. | ||
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Post# 702956 , Reply# 31 9/12/2013 at 18:14 (3,877 days old) by joelippard (Hickory) |
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Shocked to see this. | ||
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Post# 702963 , Reply# 32 9/12/2013 at 18:35 (3,877 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 702965 , Reply# 33 9/12/2013 at 18:36 (3,877 days old) by lotsosudz (Sacramento, CA) |
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RIP Kelly
I did not have the privilege to have met Kelly personally, but I can tell what kind of individual he was, by the glowing responses, from the ones that did! People do not have to write something nice about a person, unless that person has earned it. It is clear to me, by what was written about him, what a giving, caring, loving person he must have been. I feel saddened, that I did not have that pleasure.
RIP Kelly, and know that the world is that much better because of you! David | ||
| Post# 702973 , Reply# 34 9/12/2013 at 19:14 (3,877 days old) by wireman (Lansing, MI) | ||
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Post# 702975 , Reply# 35 9/12/2013 at 19:33 (3,877 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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Love Kelly -
You make love look so easy, yet you have a very careful and intentional approach to letting those who you love, know. Like many I wish your time here with us was longer than planned, yet I'm relieved that your no longer in pain. If anything, your presence among us is a gentle reminder that our time is finite, and that there is no better time than in the now to tell our friends and family how much we truly love them. That is the lesson learned from you.
You are a blessing to us all. Rest in peace.
Ben
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Post# 702978 , Reply# 37 9/12/2013 at 19:56 (3,877 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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 I'm celebrating a man who absolutely owned everything about his life; the wonderful and the challenging. A great example to all of us. He met adversities head-on over and over and over again, didn't suffer fools gladly, but was still very compassionate. And the man knew how to treat his guests---all those great photos where the 10 handmade pies were merely the tip of the iceberg on his awesome dessert buffets. Cheers, Kelly! We're going to miss you so much.
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Post# 702999 , Reply# 38 9/12/2013 at 21:06 (3,876 days old) by sambootoo (Moody, AL) |
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Like many of you, I never met Kelly but I have grown to respect his wisdom, his talents, and his courage. May God bless his friends and family as they mourn. | ||
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Post# 703004 , Reply# 39 9/12/2013 at 21:25 (3,876 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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| Post# 703007 , Reply# 40 9/12/2013 at 21:38 (3,876 days old) by washerman (cape town) | ||
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....... May his soul and the souls of all the departed, by the mercy of God, rest in peace. Drew | ||
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Post# 703011 , Reply# 42 9/12/2013 at 21:56 (3,876 days old) by bendix5 (Central Point, Oregon) |
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Our deepest sympathies to Kellys family and friends. Kelly was a great man who taught us sharing his knowledge of cooking, baking, washers and mixers, and most of all life in general. Teaching us how to love, share and compliment our friends and loved ones around us. A man who never seemed to meet a stranger. He had a gift to love life and the joy it gave him, which he shared among us all. God bless you Kelly.
Our Love, Dan and JoEllen | ||
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Post# 703012 , Reply# 43 9/12/2013 at 22:01 (3,876 days old) by joelippard (Hickory) |
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The Link Below Is in memory of Kelly and to those whom are lovers of the organ. This was performed on the great Midmer-Losh organ of Boardwalk Hall, NJ. Note the intentionality of the playing. CLICK HERE TO GO TO joelippard's LINK | ||
| Post# 703018 , Reply# 44 9/12/2013 at 22:32 (3,876 days old) by Maytagbear (N.E. Ohio) | ||
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Listen to Kelly! and learn a lot. The magic of The Internet is that if we choose, we can meet so many wonderful people from around the world. Lawrence/Maytagbear | ||
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Post# 703032 , Reply# 47 9/12/2013 at 23:17 (3,876 days old) by peteski50 (New York) |
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Kelly - Mixfinder! | ||
| Post# 703034 , Reply# 49 9/12/2013 at 23:23 (3,876 days old) by powerfin64 (Yakima, Washington) | ||
Rip Kelly
I experianced/met Kelly last summer. Remember a thread Kelly posted about the Frigidaire 1-18 washer that his mom was using, do to, the maytag washing machine she had, failed and was going to be a costly repair(something along those lines?)I asked him in a email, If he was interested in buying my Dependable care Maytag washer, he said yes, and we set up a time for him to come down from Ellensburg.
He was a very nice man, asked to see the maytag right-away. Looked it over, was happy with it, with no questions about it. I helped him load it in to his van. He later emailed me to Thank me very much and say his Mom was much more at ease with the new Maytag, as it was similar to what she had been using. I feel honored to have done a good deed for Kelly, and it has made me happy knowing my first Maytag Dependable Care washing machine I used for years, has gone to Kelly's mom. You will be dearly missed by us all. Rich and Chris | ||
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Post# 703035 , Reply# 50 9/12/2013 at 23:32 (3,876 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon) |
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An Amazing Man
I had the pleasure of meeting Kelly back in 2010. I was amazed that he was so reserved and polite compared to the onscreen personality that I knew at the time.
As our friendship grew and we got to know each other better I realized what an amazing person he was. So full of love, kindness, and knowledge on so many subjects. As everyone here knows from what they've read, seen, and maybe even tasted, Kelly was an extremely talented cook/chef. He could throw a dinner together with very few ingredients and knock your socks off. My partner and I were invited to spend a Thanksgiving with him and his family in Ellensburg the following year. It was a great event and I got to meet Kelly's daughters, nieces, and other extended family. Let me tell you, they are all wonderful people too that I am happy to know. I am glad I was able to fulfill one of Kelly's wants by finding him his Maytag reverse rack dishwasher. I know he really enjoyed having one again and had fun putting it though its paces. Kelly was also very generous to me and gave me many items I will cherish forever. He was such a giving person who expected nothing in return as so many of you know. I feel a terrible loss knowing that he is gone now. I do take comfort in knowing he is free from pain and illness and is surrounded by the love of God. Our loss is heaven's gain. I'll bet he is already signing up for 'guardian angel' duty. Kelly, if you are reading this from up above know that one day we will meet again. Thank you for letting us into your life. Always and forever your friend, Patrick 
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| Post# 703036 , Reply# 51 9/13/2013 at 00:03 (3,876 days old) by norgeway (mocksville n c ) | ||
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How sad.. I had gotten to know him via e mail very well, we always talked about getting together to bake, what a great class act guy, he will be greatly missed, I know he had great faith in our Lord and so he is ok now.no more pain and suffering, just peace and happiness. | ||
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Post# 703040 , Reply# 52 9/13/2013 at 00:20 (3,876 days old) by tolivac (greenville nc) |
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This is a terrible thing! May he RIP-Now whenever I use a Sunbeam Mixer he provided for me-will be my Memorial to him.So sad-he was such a great member here and will be greatly missed.Again RIP KELLY! | ||
| Post# 703050 , Reply# 54 9/13/2013 at 04:06 (3,876 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod) | ||
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| Post# 703059 , Reply# 55 9/13/2013 at 05:57 (3,876 days old) by stainfighter (Columbia, SC) | ||
R.I.P. Kelly | ||
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Post# 703061 , Reply# 56 9/13/2013 at 06:59 (3,876 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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| Post# 703067 , Reply# 57 9/13/2013 at 07:34 (3,876 days old) by WaterWitch (Pomona, Calif.) | ||
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| Post# 703077 , Reply# 58 9/13/2013 at 09:08 (3,876 days old) by golittlesport (California) | ||
This is very sad news and I feel a great loss knowing Kelly has left us. Although I did not know him well, I always enjoyed his posts and comments, regardless of subject. He was a kind and polite person, with a positive attitude and had a joy for life that glowed like a light in darkness. One did not need to know him well to see that.
I did have the pleasure of meeting Kelly in person at Kevin's Long Beach CA wash-in. I recall he spent most of his time in the kitchen cooking for the rest of us. Like our beloved Terry, Kelly was happiest taking care of others. As the Great Oz said to the Tin Man: "A heart is not judged by how much one loves, but by how much one is loved by others." Kelly had a large-capacity heart. | ||
| Post# 703095 , Reply# 60 9/13/2013 at 11:20 (3,876 days old) by electron1100 (England) | ||
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Post# 703104 , Reply# 61 9/13/2013 at 11:39 (3,876 days old) by revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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This is hitting me really hard.
I am more than extremely saddened by this news. I have not been able to read more than a couple lines of any post in this thread without bringing SO many tears to my eyes that I can no longer see.
I was so VERY honored that Kelly not only came down to attend my big spring wash-in last year, but he COMPLETELY moved into and took over my kitchen, making every meal during his stay here, in spite of my insisting otherwise. I was truly in awe of not only his endless energy, ability, enthusiasm and insight into SO many thing, but also his willingness to give, give, give and not only NOT ask for anything in return, but also not accept anything in return other than a hug, a kiss and a "Thank you".
I will miss you greatly my friend. Rest peacefully.
Kevin
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| Post# 703110 , Reply# 62 9/13/2013 at 12:06 (3,876 days old) by Mich (Hells Kitchen - New York) | ||
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I wasn't, and still haven't been a long enough member of this forum, to really meet or get to know many people around here, but it deeply saddens me to see the loss of someone so creative, and inspiring.
Wherever you are Kelly, I do hope that your in a better place, and enjoying yourself. My thoughts & prayers go out to his Family, and Friends. | ||
| Post# 703118 , Reply# 63 9/13/2013 at 13:26 (3,876 days old) by Iheartmaytag (Wichita, Kansas) | ||
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| Post# 703144 , Reply# 65 9/13/2013 at 16:08 (3,876 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada) | ||
Thanks for sharing the news...but such sad news
I was saddened to log into the site today to read this news...I can't say anything that hasn't already been said. Drew, your posting pretty much summed up what I knew about Kelly. I had the pleasure of meeting him at the Long Beach Wash-in at Kevin's in April 2012, and I know my cousin Jill really enjoyed visiting with him in the kitchen as much as I did, while he so "effortlessly" prepared those big meals for the crowd.
Really makes one remember to appreciate what a wonderful group of people we have come to meet through this club! | ||
| Post# 703147 , Reply# 66 9/13/2013 at 16:23 (3,876 days old) by retromania (Anderson, South Carolina) | ||
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| Post# 703149 , Reply# 67 9/13/2013 at 16:46 (3,876 days old) by nrones () | ||
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R. I. P. So sorry to hear news like that. I hope he didn't suffer for a long time because of illness. Rest In Peace Kelly Dejan | ||
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Post# 703160 , Reply# 68 9/13/2013 at 18:35 (3,876 days old) by earthling177 (Boston, MA) |
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I'm very sorry to hear this and very sorry for the loss it is in our lives. May he rest in peace. | ||
| Post# 703175 , Reply# 69 9/13/2013 at 20:48 (3,875 days old) by classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia) | ||
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Post# 703180 , Reply# 71 9/13/2013 at 21:09 (3,875 days old) by aamassther (Hendersonville, NC ) |
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| Post# 703191 , Reply# 72 9/13/2013 at 22:37 (3,875 days old) by A440 () | ||
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So sorry to hear. I have always enjoyed Kelly's post on the club and seeing his pictures creating wonderful eats. I had no idea he was ill. He always looked to happy, friendly, and healthy in all of his pictures. Rest in Peace Kelly. Brent | ||
| Post# 703194 , Reply# 73 9/13/2013 at 23:03 (3,875 days old) by alr2903 (TN) | ||
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I am sorry to see this post. RIP Kelly. Comfort to his Family and Friends. Arthur | ||
| Post# 703197 , Reply# 74 9/13/2013 at 23:30 (3,875 days old) by eddy1210 (Burnaby BC Canada) | ||
My Condolences to Kelly's Family | ||
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Post# 703238 , Reply# 76 9/14/2013 at 09:36 (3,875 days old) by CleanteamofNY ((Monroe, New York) |
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Celebrate! But why? Because he lived a life full of love and compassion when he knew his life being cut short. When you see that a person who takes a little time and pray for others when they need it more, it shows us how much he loved us so! I have so much to be thankful for, digital friendship and knowing how he showed us grace and mercy in the mist of his sickness! Kelly battle been up and down and he fought a long and hard fight and his spirit will live on on these pages and we must celebrate that he no longer in pain but resting in the arms of the Lord. To the family and friends, my condolences to you all. Larry Rochester 
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Post# 703283 , Reply# 77 9/14/2013 at 17:13 (3,875 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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Kevin-- I grinned from ear-to-ear at your description of Kelly taking over the kitchen while at your wash-in. I'm that guy in my circle of friends, but had I been present that weekend, I'd have been relegated, at best, to the peel-and-chop station. Kelly was a force of nature in the kitchen---his or anyone else's, LOL.
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| Post# 703371 , Reply# 80 9/15/2013 at 10:14 (3,874 days old) by firedome (Binghamton NY & Lake Champlain VT) | ||
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Post# 703459 , Reply# 81 9/15/2013 at 20:33 (3,873 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Today I decided to use Kelly's cookie recipe to make some chocolate chip cookies to take to work tomorrow. Here is a haul of stuff he found while heading to Kansas in 2009. The 4C on the far right is the mixer he sent me in 2010. I'd never had a stand mixer before and my Kitchenaid hand mixer was wearing out after almost 20 years. 
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Post# 703460 , Reply# 82 9/15/2013 at 20:34 (3,873 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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| Post# 703474 , Reply# 85 9/15/2013 at 21:40 (3,873 days old) by HooverWheelAway () | ||
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Post# 703951 , Reply# 89 9/18/2013 at 21:23 (3,870 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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I came home last night and made a 1/2 a recipe of white chocolate chip cookies for a friend of mine's belated birthday. She shared and several called to tell me they were fantastic or wonderful. It was another way I could honor Kelly and his family on the day he was laid to rest. I have a Sunbeam LeChef food processor that I've had since given to me for Christmas 30 years or so ago. I had one working processing bowl left. He had one extra in his collection and sent it to me. I also got the motor base, which I really didn't need as I also have my father's unit too. but still. It's powerful enough for me to make bread in and that's what I've used it mainly for for all these years. I will have to make a loaf of bread soon. Who knows, I may post a picture of that loaf of bread too. I hope this bowl last for a long time. Or I'll have to invest in another near 3 quart capacity heavy duty food processor or a KA stand mixer--the 4C isn't designed to knead bread dough. This post was last edited 09/18/2013 at 21:45 | ||
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Post# 703966 , Reply# 90 9/18/2013 at 23:36 (3,870 days old) by mrsalvo (New Braunfels Texas) |
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Kelly, I didn't know you but I hope you rest in peace. | ||
| Post# 707216 , Reply# 91 10/4/2013 at 15:05 (3,855 days old) by LordKenmore (The Laundry Room) | ||
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Post# 707228 , Reply# 92 10/4/2013 at 15:48 (3,855 days old) by slowspin66 (lincoln uk) |
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An incredible person | ||
| Post# 722412 , Reply# 94 12/21/2013 at 18:02 (3,777 days old) by Leolady () | ||
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Oh, Oh! I misspoke. I didn't give Kelly a Kitchenaid model G mixer. I gave him a 1947 Hobart N-50 mixer. Sorry for the mistake! | ||
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Post# 722413 , Reply# 95 12/21/2013 at 18:09 (3,777 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Model 4C | ||
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Post# 722429 , Reply# 96 12/21/2013 at 19:08 (3,776 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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| Post# 722437 , Reply# 97 12/21/2013 at 19:24 (3,776 days old) by Leolady () | ||
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I feel honored That you cherish the Chrome KA 4C and think kindly of Kelly and myself as you use it appnut. I love and miss Kelly too rp2813! Kelly was wise in his choice of friends.... | ||
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Post# 722486 , Reply# 98 12/22/2013 at 00:17 (3,776 days old) by MattL (Flushing, MI) |
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I miss him too. He's been in my thoughts and I've wondered how his family is doing. It's always hard the first holidays after a loss like that. | ||
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Post# 722523 , Reply# 99 12/22/2013 at 09:26 (3,776 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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How wonderful for Kelly his  friends are speaking his name and bringing forth fond memories of the man today. And what a Man he made me one of the best damn birthday cakes ever.
It warms my heart to see this thread bubble up again.
Peace Kelly. This post was last edited 12/22/2013 at 10:19 | ||
| Post# 722686 , Reply# 100 12/23/2013 at 11:18 (3,775 days old) by Mixguy (St. Martinville, Louisiana) | ||
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Amen to sentiments shared Kelly was so generous is spreading the true meaning of friendship. We are all better people for knowing him and he lives on in our hearts. Oh how I agree that the first year without a loved one is the most difficult one. Time helps us heal and cope. | ||
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Post# 722702 , Reply# 101 12/23/2013 at 12:45 (3,775 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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For someone who meant so much to people of aw.org- and I'm not expressing any religious faiths here-but it seems like ...this excerpt would fit Kelly to a T :
"And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write , Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them." | ||
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Post# 722708 , Reply# 102 12/23/2013 at 13:34 (3,775 days old) by petek (Ontari ari ari O ) |
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I still think of Kelly (and Terry) almost everyday when I'm downstairs and see all the mixers and coffee makers. I really miss talking to them both on the phone.
I was thinking maybe everyone should write their name on the bottom of their pass-ons so the next person who may get it knows where it came from/ who had it before them etc. I've sent out and received stuff over the years and ,well you know things get forgotten or mixed up LOL | ||
| Post# 722979 , Reply# 103 12/24/2013 at 20:30 (3,773 days old) by AutoWasherFreak () | ||
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Rest In Peace Kelly. | ||
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Post# 723642 , Reply# 104 12/29/2013 at 07:50 (3,769 days old) by Toggleswitch (New York City, NY) |
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