Scott Paul Kelly
1984 - 2017
VETERAN
Early Life: Scott was born July 2, 1984, in Caldwell, Idaho, the youngest of eight children born to Keith and Melleta Kelly. He spent his childhood and early adult years in Orem, Utah. He graduated from Timpanogos High School in May of 2003.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: On December 2, 2003, he joined the United States Marine Corps. He was a proud member, serving two tours in Operation Iraqi Freedom and was awarded the Purple Heart after being severely wounded during his second tour by an improvised explosive device (IED). He was a patriot and embodied the Marine spirit of honor, courage and commitment. Scott would usually show up like a whirlwind, offering hugs and sharing laughs, inspiring those around him to live life to the fullest and to rise above in rough situations. He served as president of the Student Veterans of America at UVU beginning January 2017, a role he was nervous to take on, but did with great leadership. He was part of two award winning public relation campaigns for student veterans that won both national and state awards. Scott said the Veterans Success Center helped him through some of the most difficult times in his life as he felt the people there really cared about the vets. He joined Team Rubicon, an emergency response team and fought wildfires with other military veterans. It was incredibly hard work and he did it well. He served his country and everyone around him with every ounce of love and courage he had. He had several tattoos, including two that were very personal and had sacred meaning to him: Life for a life and Find comfort in the pain. Scott will be remembered for the unmistakable way he inspired and touched the hearts of everyone around him. He had a big personality and could make just about anyone laugh; it was one of his greatest qualities. He will be missed beyond words by his family and friends and all his buddies at the UVU Veterans Success Center and Team Rubicon. Scott Paul Kelly passed from this life March 17, 2017.
Survived By: His wife, Rebecca; her three children: Kadance Marie, Georgia Mae, and Journey Taylor; his parents; siblings: Mishell, Shane (Sariah), Shannon (Sheri), David (Holly) Dale (Jana), Matt, and Shalauna (Jason); and lots of nieces and nephews.
Services: Utah Veterans Memorial Chapel
Arrangements: Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary
Interment: Utah State Veterans Memorial Park
Obituary: © The Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 24 Mar 2017
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
1984 - 2017
VETERAN
Early Life: Scott was born July 2, 1984, in Caldwell, Idaho, the youngest of eight children born to Keith and Melleta Kelly. He spent his childhood and early adult years in Orem, Utah. He graduated from Timpanogos High School in May of 2003.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: On December 2, 2003, he joined the United States Marine Corps. He was a proud member, serving two tours in Operation Iraqi Freedom and was awarded the Purple Heart after being severely wounded during his second tour by an improvised explosive device (IED). He was a patriot and embodied the Marine spirit of honor, courage and commitment. Scott would usually show up like a whirlwind, offering hugs and sharing laughs, inspiring those around him to live life to the fullest and to rise above in rough situations. He served as president of the Student Veterans of America at UVU beginning January 2017, a role he was nervous to take on, but did with great leadership. He was part of two award winning public relation campaigns for student veterans that won both national and state awards. Scott said the Veterans Success Center helped him through some of the most difficult times in his life as he felt the people there really cared about the vets. He joined Team Rubicon, an emergency response team and fought wildfires with other military veterans. It was incredibly hard work and he did it well. He served his country and everyone around him with every ounce of love and courage he had. He had several tattoos, including two that were very personal and had sacred meaning to him: Life for a life and Find comfort in the pain. Scott will be remembered for the unmistakable way he inspired and touched the hearts of everyone around him. He had a big personality and could make just about anyone laugh; it was one of his greatest qualities. He will be missed beyond words by his family and friends and all his buddies at the UVU Veterans Success Center and Team Rubicon. Scott Paul Kelly passed from this life March 17, 2017.
Survived By: His wife, Rebecca; her three children: Kadance Marie, Georgia Mae, and Journey Taylor; his parents; siblings: Mishell, Shane (Sariah), Shannon (Sheri), David (Holly) Dale (Jana), Matt, and Shalauna (Jason); and lots of nieces and nephews.
Services: Utah Veterans Memorial Chapel
Arrangements: Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary
Interment: Utah State Veterans Memorial Park
Obituary: © The Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 24 Mar 2017
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
Scott Paul Kelly
1984 - 2017
VETERAN
Early Life: Scott was born July 2, 1984, in Caldwell, Idaho, the youngest of eight children born to Keith and Melleta Kelly. He spent his childhood and early adult years in Orem, Utah. He graduated from Timpanogos High School in May of 2003.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: On December 2, 2003, he joined the United States Marine Corps. He was a proud member, serving two tours in Operation Iraqi Freedom and was awarded the Purple Heart after being severely wounded during his second tour by an improvised explosive device (IED). He was a patriot and embodied the Marine spirit of honor, courage and commitment. Scott would usually show up like a whirlwind, offering hugs and sharing laughs, inspiring those around him to live life to the fullest and to rise above in rough situations. He served as president of the Student Veterans of America at UVU beginning January 2017, a role he was nervous to take on, but did with great leadership. He was part of two award winning public relation campaigns for student veterans that won both national and state awards. Scott said the Veterans Success Center helped him through some of the most difficult times in his life as he felt the people there really cared about the vets. He joined Team Rubicon, an emergency response team and fought wildfires with other military veterans. It was incredibly hard work and he did it well. He served his country and everyone around him with every ounce of love and courage he had. He had several tattoos, including two that were very personal and had sacred meaning to him: Life for a life and Find comfort in the pain. Scott will be remembered for the unmistakable way he inspired and touched the hearts of everyone around him. He had a big personality and could make just about anyone laugh; it was one of his greatest qualities. He will be missed beyond words by his family and friends and all his buddies at the UVU Veterans Success Center and Team Rubicon. Scott Paul Kelly passed from this life March 17, 2017.
Survived By: His wife, Rebecca; her three children: Kadance Marie, Georgia Mae, and Journey Taylor; his parents; siblings: Mishell, Shane (Sariah), Shannon (Sheri), David (Holly) Dale (Jana), Matt, and Shalauna (Jason); and lots of nieces and nephews.
Services: Utah Veterans Memorial Chapel
Arrangements: Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary
Interment: Utah State Veterans Memorial Park
Obituary: © The Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 24 Mar 2017
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
1984 - 2017
VETERAN
Early Life: Scott was born July 2, 1984, in Caldwell, Idaho, the youngest of eight children born to Keith and Melleta Kelly. He spent his childhood and early adult years in Orem, Utah. He graduated from Timpanogos High School in May of 2003.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: On December 2, 2003, he joined the United States Marine Corps. He was a proud member, serving two tours in Operation Iraqi Freedom and was awarded the Purple Heart after being severely wounded during his second tour by an improvised explosive device (IED). He was a patriot and embodied the Marine spirit of honor, courage and commitment. Scott would usually show up like a whirlwind, offering hugs and sharing laughs, inspiring those around him to live life to the fullest and to rise above in rough situations. He served as president of the Student Veterans of America at UVU beginning January 2017, a role he was nervous to take on, but did with great leadership. He was part of two award winning public relation campaigns for student veterans that won both national and state awards. Scott said the Veterans Success Center helped him through some of the most difficult times in his life as he felt the people there really cared about the vets. He joined Team Rubicon, an emergency response team and fought wildfires with other military veterans. It was incredibly hard work and he did it well. He served his country and everyone around him with every ounce of love and courage he had. He had several tattoos, including two that were very personal and had sacred meaning to him: Life for a life and Find comfort in the pain. Scott will be remembered for the unmistakable way he inspired and touched the hearts of everyone around him. He had a big personality and could make just about anyone laugh; it was one of his greatest qualities. He will be missed beyond words by his family and friends and all his buddies at the UVU Veterans Success Center and Team Rubicon. Scott Paul Kelly passed from this life March 17, 2017.
Survived By: His wife, Rebecca; her three children: Kadance Marie, Georgia Mae, and Journey Taylor; his parents; siblings: Mishell, Shane (Sariah), Shannon (Sheri), David (Holly) Dale (Jana), Matt, and Shalauna (Jason); and lots of nieces and nephews.
Services: Utah Veterans Memorial Chapel
Arrangements: Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary
Interment: Utah State Veterans Memorial Park
Obituary: © The Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 24 Mar 2017
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
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