Jason KELLY

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KELLY: It is with grief stricken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Jason Edward Kelly on November 30, 2016. Jason is predeceased by his grandparents Howard and Doris Kelly and grandfather Victor Minty. He is survived by his grandmother Joyce Minty; father Geordie Kelly; mother Eileen Hunter and husband Jack Hunter, and family; sister Cori Wilman, husband Mike Wilman; brother Brad Kelly, wife Jennifer Kelly; his nephews Mason Kelly, Sam and Jacob Wilman, and by his beloved English Black Lab Brutus, and two cats Chavez and Honey. Jason was born on January 30th, 1974 in Minnedosa. His daredevil years started early and carried on throughout his life. Jay’s adventures never ended. He always seemed to find a way to get hurt during his mishaps. BMX jumping, leaping off the roof into snow piles, snowboarding behind vehicles, and flying down hills on his bike, with pedals cycling faster than his feet could handle, led to many stitches, broken bones and the reputation as the toughest five year old the doctors had ever met. Jay was never afraid to go after what he wanted. Seldom did Jay ever consider you a friend, you were always considered family. Throughout his travels and work, many life long friendships were established. Jay’s family was a huge part of his life. Family was always first. Jay loved playing hockey as a child. He received countless “digger” awards for his hard work on the ice. While his love of hockey did not continue as a player in his adult years, Jason did enjoy watching his nephews play at the rink, the Jets games on tv, and was known to tirelessly shoot tennis balls in the driveway with his loyal companion Brutus. Jason lived for the outdoors. He enjoyed biking (12 months of the year,) daily walks with Brutus and his canine companions, exploring the family farm for abandoned treasures, native plants and natural ingredients to add to his latest culinary creation, taking photographs of the beauty around him and soaking in the fresh air as he shoveled, mowed, landscaped, planted and cared for numerous properties, including his own, in the community. Jason’s artistic passions are embodied in the greenhouse and catering business that Jason ran. From the art on the walls, to the hand crafted bird and butterfly houses, Jason’s creativity adorns every inch of the magical walkways and flower beds of Aditis Touch. No one could turn junk into priceless art like Jason. The food that he prepared was carefully crafted using many home grown herbs, vegetables and fruits. His excitement for growing cross cultivars was contagious, and he often prided himself on his accomplishments by offering a hand-picked sample of the latest successful yield to visitors with a huge smile. He learned many techniques while cooking at restaurants in Mexico, and Sun Peaks and Silver Star in B.C. Jay was a young man with an old soul. He had a love of all things vintage. He always followed his heart, never choosing to conform. His calm demeanor, happy disposition, gentle kindness and wealth of knowledge and wisdom will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, December 6th at 11:00 am at the Onanole Rec Center. Donations are graciously accepted to put towards the upkeep of Jay’s greenhouse – his legacy. Donations can be sent c/o Box 154, Onanole MB, R0J 1N0.Remebrances and condolences may be emailed to raesfs@mymts.netRae’s Funeral Service of Erickson is in care of the arrangements. (204) 636-7727.

As published in Brandon Sun on Dec 06, 2016