Jenna Mae Kelly Obituary (1991

Daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, and great friend. Born October 7, 1991 in Tacoma, WA; passed away June 19, 2010 in Gig Harbor, WA. She was a recent 2010 graduate of Gig Harbor High School. Jenna was one of those people who could make anyone smile, and was the life of any gathering. From rugby, to soccer, to fast pitch, she was always a bright star on the field. Her humor was infectious and will be missed by all who knew her. Jenna will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered, by her parents Ted and Tami (Nelson) Kelly, brother Griffin Kelly, grandparents Marlene Nelson, Marvin and Judy Nelson, uncles Kurt, Matt and Tim, their wives, aunt Winifred Kelly, her many cousins, including Beth Blote, and Jenna's extended family near and far, as well as her MANY friends. Jenna was preceded in death by her uncles neil Kelly and Keith Krueger, Paternal grandparents Melvin and Inga Nelson, and maternal grandparents Dave and Edna Krueger. A celebration of Jenna's life will be held from 1-4 pm Saturday, July 3, 2010 at the Boys and Girls Club of Gig Harbor, 8502 Skansie Ave. Contributions in Jenna's memory may be made directly to Youth Suicide Prevention Program (yspp.org) or the NW Burn Foundation (nwburn.org). To all who knew her - her laughter, her care for others, her love for everyone - we appreciate your thoughts, prayers and all of the love extended through this difficult time. Special thanks to the Bukata, Bourquin, Wellman, Brooks and Duke families for all they have done and for loving and including Jenna in their families. Jenna, though you have left us, your memory will live on forever in our hearts.