Individual Details
Howard Edward Kelley
(30 Jul 1922 - 8 Dec 2013)
Obituary for Howard E. Kelley
Howard E. Kelley passed away peacefully, surrounded by children and grandchildren, on December 8, 2013 in Bremerton, Washington at the age of 91. Howard was born in Long Beach, California July 30, 1922, the only child of Cora and John Hal Kelley. He was raised in Southern California and graduated from Compton Union High School in 1941.
Howard was ordained in 1943 and served in his first church, the Lawndale Church of Christ from 1943 – 1945. In 1945 he graduated from Pacific Bible Seminary and began his ministerial career in Rialto, California in 1949. Enrolling in Chapman College, Howard earned his Bachelor's degree in 1952, and later became Alumni Director for the College. This began a lifetime association with Chapman University.
While at Chapman, he met and married Marjorie Logue and they began the adventure of life in ministerial work, education and raising a family. Their adventure took them to Northern California as minister at Barrett Avenue Christian Church, to Columbia, Missouri as Assistant to the President of Christian College, and back again to California to return to Chapman College with World Campus Afloat. In 1975 Howard left Chapman College to become Director of Stewardship at the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove. In 1981 founded Dynamic Stewardship Services, a church growth and development firm.
Howard and Marjorie enjoyed traveling with family and friends and visited many countries over the world. They enjoyed being with family and hosted regular family dinners at their home.
In November of 2008 Howard and Marjorie moved to Bremerton, Washington to be closer to family in their declining years. Marjorie passed away May 6, 2010.
Howard leaves behind his children Patrick (Susan), Stephen (Mary), Holly (Joe Hagler) and Janet as well as nine grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at the Fish Interfaith Center at Chapman University in Orange, California.
Howard E. Kelley passed away peacefully, surrounded by children and grandchildren, on December 8, 2013 in Bremerton, Washington at the age of 91. Howard was born in Long Beach, California July 30, 1922, the only child of Cora and John Hal Kelley. He was raised in Southern California and graduated from Compton Union High School in 1941.
Howard was ordained in 1943 and served in his first church, the Lawndale Church of Christ from 1943 – 1945. In 1945 he graduated from Pacific Bible Seminary and began his ministerial career in Rialto, California in 1949. Enrolling in Chapman College, Howard earned his Bachelor's degree in 1952, and later became Alumni Director for the College. This began a lifetime association with Chapman University.
While at Chapman, he met and married Marjorie Logue and they began the adventure of life in ministerial work, education and raising a family. Their adventure took them to Northern California as minister at Barrett Avenue Christian Church, to Columbia, Missouri as Assistant to the President of Christian College, and back again to California to return to Chapman College with World Campus Afloat. In 1975 Howard left Chapman College to become Director of Stewardship at the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove. In 1981 founded Dynamic Stewardship Services, a church growth and development firm.
Howard and Marjorie enjoyed traveling with family and friends and visited many countries over the world. They enjoyed being with family and hosted regular family dinners at their home.
In November of 2008 Howard and Marjorie moved to Bremerton, Washington to be closer to family in their declining years. Marjorie passed away May 6, 2010.
Howard leaves behind his children Patrick (Susan), Stephen (Mary), Holly (Joe Hagler) and Janet as well as nine grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at the Fish Interfaith Center at Chapman University in Orange, California.
Events
| Birth | 30 Jul 1922 | Long Beach, Los Angeles, California |  | ||
| Census (family)-shared | 8 Apr 1930 | (John Hal Kelley and Cora Blanche White) Compton, Los Angeles County, California |  | | |
| Census-shared | 19 Apr 1940 | (Cora Blanche White) Compton, Los Angeles County, California | | | |
| Marriage | 27 Jun 1943 | Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California - Betty Jane Clark | | | |
| Marriage | 15 Jun 1951 | Glendale, Los Angeles County, California - Marjorie Flood Logue | | ||
| Residence | 2 Feb 1991 | Orange, Orange County, California | | | |
| Residence | 1 May 1995 | Cazenovia, Madison County, New York | | ||
| Residence | 17 Jul 2001 | Los Angeles County, California | | ||
| Residence | 1 Jul 2008 | Anaheim, Orange County, California | | ||
| Death | 8 Dec 2013 | Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington | | ||
| Burial | Fish Interfaith Center Columbarium and Garden, Orange, Orange County, California | |
Families
| Spouse | Marjorie Flood Logue (1927 - 2010) |
| Child | Living |
| Child | Living |
| Child | Living |
| Spouse | Betty Jane Clark (1923 - 1995) |
| Child | Living |
| Father | John Hal Kelley (1892 - 1936) |
| Mother | Cora Blanche White (1894 - 1966) |
Notes
Census (family)-shared
John H Kelly Head M 37 Texas - bundle man, laundryCora Kelly Wife F 35 Missouri - mangle operator, laundry
Howard Kelly Son M 8 California
Compton, California (N. Chester Avenue)
Census-shared
1940 census Compton, California (N. Chester Avenue) Howard is living with his mother Cora and grandmother Maude. Cora is a librarian for a toy loan project, with income of $300.Cora B Kelley F45 Missouri
Son Howard E Kelley M17 California
Mother Maude B Montague F64 Missouri
Marriage
DivorcedResidence
Residence Date: 01 Jul 2008Residence Place: Anaheim, California, United States
Birth Date: 30 Jul 1922
Phone Number: (714) 639-9335
Phone Number Recorded Date: 06 Aug 2008
Address: 525 S Anaheim Hills Rd Apt A
Address Continued: Anaheim, California 92807
Address Date: 01 Jul 2008
2nd Address: 77346 Po Box
2nd Address Continued: Los Angeles, California 90007
2nd Address Date: 17 Jul 2001
3rd Address: 39 Forman St
3rd Address Continued: Cazenovia, New York 13035
3rd Address Date: 01 May 1995
4th Address: 775 S Oakwood St
4th Address Continued: Orange, California 92869
4th Address Date: 02 Feb 1991-06 Aug 2008
Residence
39 Forman StResidence
P.O. Box 77346Residence
525 S Anaheim Hills Rd Apt ADeath
Kelley, Howard E., passed away peacefully, surrounded by children and grandchildren on December 8, 2013 in Bremerton, Washington at the age of 91. Howard was born in Long Beach, California July 30, 1922, the only child of Cora and John Hal Kelley. He was raised in Southern California and graduated from Compton Union High School in 1941.Howard was ordained in 1943 and served in his first church, the Lawndale Church of Christ from 1943 - 1945. In 1945 he graduated from Pacific Bible Seminary and began his ministerial career in Rialto, California in 1949. Enrolling in Chapman College, Howard earned his Bachelor's degree in 1952, and later became Alumni Director for the College. This began a lifetime association with Chapman University.
While at Chapman, he met and married Marjorie Logue and they began the adventure of life in ministerial work, education and raising a family. Their adventure took them to Northern California as minister at Barrett Avenue Christian Church, to Columbia, Missouri as Assistant to the President of Christian College, and back again to California to return to Chapman College with World Campus Afloat. In 1975 Howard left Chapman College to become Director of Stewardship at the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove. In 1981 founded Dynamic Stewardship Services, a church growth and development firm.
Howard and Marjorie enjoyed traveling with family and friends and visited many countries over the world. They enjoyed being with family and hosted regular family dinners at their home.
In November of 2008 Howard and Marjorie moved to Bremerton, Washington to be closer to family in their declining years. Marjorie passed away May 6, 2010.
Howard leaves behind his children, Patrick (Susan), Stephen (Mary), Holly (Joe Hagler) and Janet; as well as nine grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at the Fish Interfaith Center at Chapman University in Orange, California.
A memorial webpage can be viewed at www.rill.com.
Published in Orange County Register on Feb. 5, 2014 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/orangecounty/obituary.aspx?n=howard-e-kelley&pid=169523497#sthash.wes4hAXE.dpuf
http://www.forevermissed.com/howard-e-kelley/#lifestory
Endnotes
1. "California, Birth Index, 1905-1995," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VLDB-3ZT : accessed 23 Feb 2014), Howard E Kelley, 1922..
2. "United States Census, 1930," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XCFV-7YD : accessed 23 Feb 2014), John H Kelly, Compton, Los Angeles, California, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 0875, sheet , family 115, NARA microfilm publication ..
3. "United States Census, 1940," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K97Z-PM7 : accessed 23 Feb 2014), Howard E Kelley in household of Cora B Kelley, Tract 531, Compton, Compton Judicial Township, Los Angeles, California, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 19-84, sheet 11B, family 296, NARA digital publication of T627, roll 223..
4. "California, County Marriages, 1850-1952," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K82J-QNJ : accessed 23 Feb 2014), Howard Edward Kelley and Betty Jane Clark, 1943..
5. "California, County Marriages, 1850-1952," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K8DP-9J3 : accessed 23 Feb 2014), Howard Edward Kelley and Marjorie Flood Logue, 1951..
6. "United States Public Records Index," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KRBT-L48 : accessed 23 Feb 2014), Howard Edward Kelley, 01 Jul 2008..
7. Find A Grave Memorial 151686642.