Kelly Marie Wells
October 8, 1980 - July 5, 2010
Kelly Marie Wells
October 8, 1980 – July 5, 2010
Kelly was intelligent, beautiful and had a wonderful way of connecting with people. The two great passions in her life were horses and books. Kelly loved all animals and all animals loved her, especially her brother’s dog, Scooter. At a young age, Kelly begged to have riding lessons. From the very beginning she was a natural and elegant rider. Kelly was champion at several Utah horse shows and also qualified for prestigeous national competitions. Her leadership and equestrian skills earned her the position of captain of the Princeton Equestrian Team. As much as Kelly loved the competition and was a fierce and cool competitor, it was her connection with the horse that mattered most.
As horses were a true source of joy for Kelly, books were their equal. As a toddler she came to her parents with books in hand, asking for them to read "just one more story". When daddy fell asleep reading to Kelly, or inadvertently skipped a line, she woke him up and pleaded that he read it again. Years later, Kelly who grew up in a small mountain town in Utah, thrived in the challenging intellectual environment of Princeton University. Kelly possessed an amazing encyclopedic knowledge of books and authors and she had a refreshing humility in sharing that knowledge.
People were instantly drawn to Kelly. Her smile, and her kind and charismatic manner endeared her to others. Kelly had a gift of making people feel comfortable and naturally at ease in her presence. She treasured her long-time friends and left a trail of people who adored her.
Kelly was an amazing person whose life ended too soon due to heart failure. She will be missed profoundly by her parents, Patti and Bob; her sister Amy; her brother Rob; her aunts, uncle, nephews, cousins, and her many friends. In lieu of flowers, Kelly's family asks that donations be made to the Park City Friends of Animals at: www.foautah.org or P.O. Box 682155, Park City, Utah 84068
A Vigil Service will be held on Friday, July 9th at 7:00 PM. Friends may call upon the family between the hours of 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 10th. These services will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church located at 1505 White Pine Canyon Road, Park City, Utah. Committal at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery located at 4th Avenue and T Street in Salt Lake City.
In Loving Memory
Our heartfelt wishes go out to you and your family during this difficult time.
Mary & Edo Bernasconi
Park City, UT
Patti and Bob, My deepest sympathy to you at this time. She was a sweet lovely girl. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
David S. Thomas
Salt Lake City, Ut
Bob and Patti, I was deeply saddened to learn of your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Lenny Scaglione
Lenny Scaglione
Park City, Ut
How incredibly heart breaking for you and your family, my thoughts and prayer are with you in this terrible time. Condolences from across the Border.
Patsy Chilson
Cozumel, Mx
I knew Kelly in high school and have many memories of her as a caring, bright and generous friend. My deepest sympathies.
Jamie Gadette
Salt Lake City, ut
Goodbye angel, your light will be missed.
Michelle Cat
North Salt Lake, Ut
We are deeply saddened for you and your family over this heartbreaking loss. Our memories of Kelly are bright and wonderful. She was an amazing young girl and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and love are with you. Jana, Jerry, Missy and Tim
Farr Family
Los Angeles, Ca
Dear Patti and Bob: I pray and grieve with you during this time. My deepest sympathy and condolences for you and yours.
Mark Sheldon
Roy, Ut
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I taught Kelly in Spanish at RHSM. More recently, I had the pleasure of seeing her often at the King's English bookstore. I am so sorry to hear about her passing. My family's thoughts and prayers are with you. Matt Burnett
Matt Burnett
Salt Lake City, UT
Patti and Bob, I cannot tell you what an honor it was to have been of assistance for you and your family, My heart and prayers are sent to you. Patti, my deepest condolences to you and words cannot describe what we are feeling and hope that God is gracious and your grief for your daughter passes ever so lightly with the celebration of Kelly's young life. God Bless Jenice Cubillas PCH
Jenice Cubillas
Los Angeles, CA
My deepest condolences on your loss. I only spoke to Kelly once, but was struck by her wisdom, intelligence, and graciousness. My heart goes out to her family and friends. Jeff Ball PCH Los Angeles
Dr. Jeff Ball
Los Angeles, CA
I first met Kelly at a bookstore in Park City. I just dropped in but remembered her because of her easy manner, kindness, and obvious intelligence. I had the chance to meet her many more times at the King's English. She is a treasure. I will remember her.
Shannon Hale
South Jordan, UT
Dear Patti & Bob, We were so saddened to hear about Kelly. She & Becky go way back: preschool to the Brownie Troop to Rowland Hall. She was such a beautiful and intelligent girl and she will live on in our photos and memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Pete, Mary & Becky Larsen
Larsen Family
Park City, UT
I have such fond memories of Kelly from those very early swimming days in Park City. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Gail Meakins
Gail Meakins
Salt Lake City, UT
Our thoughts are with you at this time. We are deeply saddened at your tragic loss of a precious daughter. Sincere Condolences, Margie and Bennett
Margie and Bennett Brachman
Midway, UT
So sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Evelyn M Richards
Park City, UT
I was deeply saddened to hear of Kelly's death. I remember her as a thoughtful and bright young woman in my 7th grade social sciences class at Rowland Hall. She always smiled and had only kind words and thoughts for all. I loved seeing her at the King's English and as always she had a quiet smile on her face. I will always remember her this way. My deepest sympathy to your family; my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Liz Paige
Salt Lake City, Ut
Patti & Bob, Our sincere condolences on the loss of Kelly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Morgans
Kevin, Jami & Frank Morgan
Park City, Ut
Bob & Patti, Even though I did not know Kelly, as a mother myself I am shocked and saddened by your loss. Know that an entire community's thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tina Quayle
Park City, UT