Just a note to say "Hi" to the old high school gang.  Kim, Shannon, Lori, Jan (critter) I know im forgetting someone, sorry.
.and "Binky"  (Kelly) of course.  
As short a time as  it was for me I would like to say "Thank you".  Thank you for making high school more tolerable. Thank you for accepting me into your group without judgement..
You all were so funny and kind.
So, I can't believe Kelly is gone so soon.
She was taken young and that is a shame. What a beautiful soul she was and to all you girls who remained close to her throughout the years.  I'm sorry for your loss. Really I am. 
But, God bless you for staying close friends for all those years.  
I'm so old but  in my mind those memories were of yesterday. 😉
Love to all❤❤❤ Kelli Beck
                                  kellibeck.j@gmail.com 
                                   Rogue River,  Oregon 


Every year she noted friends birthdays on her calendar…every year!   She labeled everything and saved most the cards she ever received from us.  Her wit and humor was quick and enlightening.  Her favorite colors were brown, beige, black, rose, and burgundy.  

She loved to accessorize like no one else, and she did it like Kelly, like no one else.  She accepted everyone, no matter what and treated all like we were staying for dinner.  She was the best friend, unlike any other, her kindness and encouraging words made us all feel better… no matter what. She was amazing!

We loved her beautiful blonde hair or brunette it was long and short, she was a beautiful woman.  We loved how she cared about so much and how she cared about us all.  She touched us all in so many ways and our lives will forever be enriched because of her touch.  She was my best friend and I am so lucky to have known her.

I met Kelly in Kindergarten where we became best friends and remained friends through everything the world threw our way..men, jobs, distance.  We had talked about growing old together, sitting in our rocking chairs at the old folks home checking out the cute guys.  Kel I know you are looking down on all of us now (between checking out the cute guys) and smiling.  I miss you everyday and pray that you are happy now and will never be in pain again.

Kelly and I became friends in Colorado several years ago. We both moved back to California about the same time and stayed in touch. I have such fond memories with her and cherish the friendship we had. We lost a wonderful soul. She will be greatly missed! My heart goes out to all of her loved ones. May you rest in peace my friend..
Deena Norred

I feel very sad that you are gone aunt kelly.  i keep thinking that i will hear your funny laugher and jokes.  mom (kim) is sad she still crys sometimes we really miss you, this is hard to do.  Thank you for all the times you babysat and took me to the skatepark and the fun we had.  i miss you aunt Kelly.   Logan

I met Kelly in junior high and hung out with her in a crazy, 'coming of age' girl "gang" through those scary junior high and high school years.  What a wild, fun and creative spirit she was to be with.  Her laugh was contagious, her creativity without measure and her love for so many spread far and wide. She was greatly loved and will surely be greatly missed by many.  
      May God bless you all as you go through this painful time of loss. My prayer always is that you will seek out the comfort, love and peace that my Lord Jesus has waiting for you. 
     In His love,  Jan (Ritter) Mullaly

I love the picture posted of Kelly  on her obit...It brought me to my knees...whoever did this, thank you....She was a big part of my world, and I love her forever...

Tom and Kellys dear friends,

     I have known Kelly since the day she was born. She was such a cute, sweet, girl and I loved her very much. My heart is broken because she left us so early. May you rest in peace my dear Kelly. Love, Mary Jones

Kelly was such a blast of sunshine into any situation.  Her spirit and love for life made her a unique and wonderful person.  I will miss her greatly.

Although we lost touch after high school, I was so happy to see her again 3 years ago at our reunion. We had many happy childhood memories of my sister, me and Kelly playing in our pool, being infatuated with the Monkees (she always got Davy since she was our ringleader)... but what I remember most was her beautiful smile and soul. She was the person you always wanted to call a friend and I feel blessed for having called her that. In her later years, it was she who was blessed by very close friends who helped her during the last chapter in her life. The world has lost a very special soul...

I am so sad to hear that Kelly has passed away. We grew up together in Fresno as our moms were best friends. I remember our times of making fondue in Aunt Kays den, Goppers, and many other memories. Jodele Jody Jones Jordan

Kelly, my stepmama, I will love and miss you forever... words cannot express the loss that my dad and I feel with your passing. But I know you are with us always. I love you baby, and thanks for being there for me when my bio mom could not with your shoulder to cry on, your advice, your support, and most important YOUR LOVE. you treated me like your very own daughter, and I always loved you for that. They broke the mold when they made Kelly. That laugh, that smile, that personality...I will never ever forget. I'm just sorry the last time I saw her was in the hospital not doing so well. She knew I loved/love her, and I was there, and I guess that's all that matters.. see you in another life, Kel, when we are both CATS! YOUR STEPDAUGHTER, APRIL SACCA

Words cannot express how devastated I am to lose my precious Kelly, 'my sunshine'... My dad and Kelly have been together off and on for over 30 yrs and I've always considered her my stepmom..not just because of her and my fathers relationship, but because she was always there for me when my own mother wasn't. She gave me good advice ALWAYS, a shoulder to cry on, support whenever I needed it, but most important..she gave me LOVE. and she gave my dad Sam LOVE. The happiest I ever saw my dad was when he was with Kelly, not my bio mom. And I was happiest when they were together, because I got to see the two of them so happy, be a part of that happiness, and enjoy her beautiful company. That personality, that smile, that laugh... "I love you baby" was the last thing she said to me along with us singing "You are my Sunshine" over the phone.  Words can't express the hollow hole in my heart left by her absence.  I will love and miss her forever, and so will my dad. They broke the mold when they made our precious Kelly... KELLY, I LOVE YOU...see you in another life when we are both cats, sweetie...LOVE YOUR STEPDAUGHTER, APRIL SACCA

A school friend from Kindergarten thru high school. We were Brownies together, with Mrs Brinker as our leader.  Then on to Girl Scouts and though we were somewhat rebellious in Jr and high school we still managed to intermittently stay in our same GS troop thru 12th grade. I always envied Kelly's beauty, especially that long blond hair, which was fixed perfectly every day.  She always maintained her genuineness and sense of humor and I always felt lucky to be her friend. I have tried to look her up over the years and now am sorry I wasn't successful , just to say hello and "thanks for being my friend". God speed, dear friend. I will never forget you. My thoughts and sympathy to her mom and brother and family.

OBITUARY

Kelly Brinker

April 15, 1959 – January 19, 2011

Funeraria Del Angel Fresno

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