Clint R. Kelly
Clint R. Kelly, 95, of Cape Coral passed away Thursday, March 31, 2011. He was born in Shobonier, Ill., to Ira Kelly and Alpha Alta Andrews in 1915.
He was predeceased by his loving wife, Evelyn (Susie); his two brothers, Ira and George; two sisters. Edna and Eva; and both parents.
He was a graduate of Illinois Teachers College. He was a life-long member of NEA and other organizations. He lived a very full life. He had many interests and things he loved about life, the greatest thing being his wife, Sue. They both loved teaching children.
After retirement, they traveled extensively in their Airstream trailer, visiting all 48 states, Alaska and Mexico. He wrote over 40 books of poetry and prose, since New Years Eve 2000, when he made a resolution to write every day. He went home to the Lord peacefully, knowing he was meeting Susie.
Mr. Kelly is survived by many nieces and nephews, including Richard (Kay) Cooke, and a special caregiver and friend, Fran Warserman.
Memorials may be made to the Cape Coral Historical Museum, a place of love for Clint, culminating in a building named “The Clint and Susie Kelly” building.
The family received guests today, April 4, at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home in Fort Myers. Entombment followed.
Online condolences can be posted at www.fortmyersmemorial.com