Tom Kelley

Tom Kelley, of Seattle and Whidbey Island, died peacefully on July 26. He was 59.

He was born in Seattle, grew up in Laurelhurst and attended Sacred Heart Villa Academy, Blanchet High School, WSU and the University of Washington. Growing up, he spent many summers on Bainbridge Island.

He had a great love of reading and was always in pursuit of academic interests. He was active in the Northwest Dharma Association and with his many friends at Tahoma One Drop Monastery on Whidbey Island. He had a special devotion to those in need, working as a hospice volunteer on Whidbey Island, and was especially devoted to his brother, Bill.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Anna Helen Kelley; his sister, Sue; and his nephew, Jason.

He is survived by his sisters, Helena (George) Chechopolous of Marrowstone Island, Wash., and Maureen (Tom) Jurcak; brother Bill Kelley of Bainbridge Island; and numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Tahoma One Drop Monastery, 6499 S. Wahl Rd. Freeland, WA 98249.

Arrangements are by Cook Family Funeral Home, with a private memorial service to follow on Whidbey Island at a later date. An online guest book is at www.cookfamilyfuneralhome.com.