Resident of Campbell

Kathleen Kelly passed away on October 6 in Campbell, CA with her family by her side. She will forever beremembered by all those who knew her for her kind and loving heart.

Kathleen was born in San Francisco on December 14, 1935 to Catherine and Michael McAuliffe. She attended St. Agnes Elementary School and Presentation High School. In 1954 she married Jim Kelly and together they raised six children in San Francisco, Daly City and San Mateo. She was a loving, supportive, and patient mother, always encouraging her children to pursue their dreams.

Kathleen always made everything beautiful, holding wonderful gatherings for family and friends, adorning her home with her stunning Japanese flower arrangements, painting and creating unique collage art, and tending to her lovely rose gardens.

Kathleen is survived by her beloved children and their spouses; Marie Burge (Greg), Lori Krouse (Mike), Jim Kelly (Susan), Nancy McSweeney (Bill), Dan Kelly (Deanne), and Theresa Wheeler. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren who brought her great joy. She was preceded in death by her sister Margaret (Peg) Carroll, brother Michael McAuliffe, and her son-in-law Tim Wheeler.

Kathleen’s family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff at Merrill Gardens Campbell for their friendship to and care for Kathleen over the past several years.

Family and friends are invited to join in a Memorial Mass at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, October 21 at St. Christopher Catholic Church, 2278 Booksin Ave., San Jose. A luncheon reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to acharity of your choice.