Kelly Kay Holmes
1959 - 2015
Kelly Kay Holmes left this world to begin a new chapter on December 31, 2015. She had a great love for life, her family, her friends and her animals. Kelly was born April 28, 1959 in Reedsburg, Wisconsin. She graduated from Jackson Hole High School at the top of her class in 1977. She studied physical therapy at the University of Nebraska Omaha, and began a lifelong career teaching people to rehabilitate themselves, physically as well as mentally. Her specialty was chronic pain management. Kelly created the first chronic pain program at St. Alphonsus Hospital in Boise, and later became the director of the Idaho Rehabilitation and Pain Center. Her sense of humor, innovation and spirited approach to wellness touched patients, coworkers and colleagues.
Kelly loved to travel and some of her fondest trips were taken on the back of a horse. She traveled to Romania, Spain, Botswana and Turkey to participate in equestrian endurance rides.
She journeyed and hiked throughout Europe and beyond: to Austria, Italy, the Czech Republic, Russia, Ireland, and of course, the Boise foothills, making lasting friendships wherever she went.
Kelly was a zealous nature lover, always delighted and amazed by the natural world.
She was a master gardener and all recipients of her homegrown tomatoes can attest to her prowess. Those who spent time in her garden will remember her beautiful flowers.
Kelly was well read and an accomplished writer. She loved a good conversation with those around her, the livelier, the better. She was the spark in any group, friends were attracted by her wit, insight and irreverence. She was generous to all and never forgot a generosity extended to her. She had a big smile and quick laugh, she will be missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her father, George N. Holmes. She is survived by her mother, Lucille; her brother, Brett; her sister, Nicki Humphries and husband, John; her brother, Chris and wife, Lynne; her brother, Jock; and nieces, Nicole Holmes and Erin Norton; nephews, Will Tyra and family, and Jared Norton. Last but not least, she leaves her faithful 4 legged companions, Bess and Bleu.
Donations can be made in Kelly's name to idahobotanicalgarden.org for a commemorative bench. A celebration of Kelly's life and story sharing will be held from 3pm – 6pm on Saturday, January 16 at the Boise Train Depot.
Published by Idaho Statesman on Jan. 10, 2016.
1959 - 2015
Kelly Kay Holmes left this world to begin a new chapter on December 31, 2015. She had a great love for life, her family, her friends and her animals. Kelly was born April 28, 1959 in Reedsburg, Wisconsin. She graduated from Jackson Hole High School at the top of her class in 1977. She studied physical therapy at the University of Nebraska Omaha, and began a lifelong career teaching people to rehabilitate themselves, physically as well as mentally. Her specialty was chronic pain management. Kelly created the first chronic pain program at St. Alphonsus Hospital in Boise, and later became the director of the Idaho Rehabilitation and Pain Center. Her sense of humor, innovation and spirited approach to wellness touched patients, coworkers and colleagues.
Kelly loved to travel and some of her fondest trips were taken on the back of a horse. She traveled to Romania, Spain, Botswana and Turkey to participate in equestrian endurance rides.
She journeyed and hiked throughout Europe and beyond: to Austria, Italy, the Czech Republic, Russia, Ireland, and of course, the Boise foothills, making lasting friendships wherever she went.
Kelly was a zealous nature lover, always delighted and amazed by the natural world.
She was a master gardener and all recipients of her homegrown tomatoes can attest to her prowess. Those who spent time in her garden will remember her beautiful flowers.
Kelly was well read and an accomplished writer. She loved a good conversation with those around her, the livelier, the better. She was the spark in any group, friends were attracted by her wit, insight and irreverence. She was generous to all and never forgot a generosity extended to her. She had a big smile and quick laugh, she will be missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her father, George N. Holmes. She is survived by her mother, Lucille; her brother, Brett; her sister, Nicki Humphries and husband, John; her brother, Chris and wife, Lynne; her brother, Jock; and nieces, Nicole Holmes and Erin Norton; nephews, Will Tyra and family, and Jared Norton. Last but not least, she leaves her faithful 4 legged companions, Bess and Bleu.
Donations can be made in Kelly's name to idahobotanicalgarden.org for a commemorative bench. A celebration of Kelly's life and story sharing will be held from 3pm – 6pm on Saturday, January 16 at the Boise Train Depot.
Published by Idaho Statesman on Jan. 10, 2016.
Kelly Kay Holmes
1959 - 2015
Kelly Kay Holmes left this world to begin a new chapter on December 31, 2015. She had a great love for life, her family, her friends and her animals. Kelly was born April 28, 1959 in Reedsburg, Wisconsin. She graduated from Jackson Hole High School at the top of her class in 1977. She studied physical therapy at the University of Nebraska Omaha, and began a lifelong career teaching people to rehabilitate themselves, physically as well as mentally. Her specialty was chronic pain management. Kelly created the first chronic pain program at St. Alphonsus Hospital in Boise, and later became the director of the Idaho Rehabilitation and Pain Center. Her sense of humor, innovation and spirited approach to wellness touched patients, coworkers and colleagues.
Kelly loved to travel and some of her fondest trips were taken on the back of a horse. She traveled to Romania, Spain, Botswana and Turkey to participate in equestrian endurance rides.
She journeyed and hiked throughout Europe and beyond: to Austria, Italy, the Czech Republic, Russia, Ireland, and of course, the Boise foothills, making lasting friendships wherever she went.
Kelly was a zealous nature lover, always delighted and amazed by the natural world.
She was a master gardener and all recipients of her homegrown tomatoes can attest to her prowess. Those who spent time in her garden will remember her beautiful flowers.
Kelly was well read and an accomplished writer. She loved a good conversation with those around her, the livelier, the better. She was the spark in any group, friends were attracted by her wit, insight and irreverence. She was generous to all and never forgot a generosity extended to her. She had a big smile and quick laugh, she will be missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her father, George N. Holmes. She is survived by her mother, Lucille; her brother, Brett; her sister, Nicki Humphries and husband, John; her brother, Chris and wife, Lynne; her brother, Jock; and nieces, Nicole Holmes and Erin Norton; nephews, Will Tyra and family, and Jared Norton. Last but not least, she leaves her faithful 4 legged companions, Bess and Bleu.
Donations can be made in Kelly's name to idahobotanicalgarden.org for a commemorative bench. A celebration of Kelly's life and story sharing will be held from 3pm – 6pm on Saturday, January 16 at the Boise Train Depot.
Published by Idaho Statesman on Jan. 10, 2016.
1959 - 2015
Kelly Kay Holmes left this world to begin a new chapter on December 31, 2015. She had a great love for life, her family, her friends and her animals. Kelly was born April 28, 1959 in Reedsburg, Wisconsin. She graduated from Jackson Hole High School at the top of her class in 1977. She studied physical therapy at the University of Nebraska Omaha, and began a lifelong career teaching people to rehabilitate themselves, physically as well as mentally. Her specialty was chronic pain management. Kelly created the first chronic pain program at St. Alphonsus Hospital in Boise, and later became the director of the Idaho Rehabilitation and Pain Center. Her sense of humor, innovation and spirited approach to wellness touched patients, coworkers and colleagues.
Kelly loved to travel and some of her fondest trips were taken on the back of a horse. She traveled to Romania, Spain, Botswana and Turkey to participate in equestrian endurance rides.
She journeyed and hiked throughout Europe and beyond: to Austria, Italy, the Czech Republic, Russia, Ireland, and of course, the Boise foothills, making lasting friendships wherever she went.
Kelly was a zealous nature lover, always delighted and amazed by the natural world.
She was a master gardener and all recipients of her homegrown tomatoes can attest to her prowess. Those who spent time in her garden will remember her beautiful flowers.
Kelly was well read and an accomplished writer. She loved a good conversation with those around her, the livelier, the better. She was the spark in any group, friends were attracted by her wit, insight and irreverence. She was generous to all and never forgot a generosity extended to her. She had a big smile and quick laugh, she will be missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her father, George N. Holmes. She is survived by her mother, Lucille; her brother, Brett; her sister, Nicki Humphries and husband, John; her brother, Chris and wife, Lynne; her brother, Jock; and nieces, Nicole Holmes and Erin Norton; nephews, Will Tyra and family, and Jared Norton. Last but not least, she leaves her faithful 4 legged companions, Bess and Bleu.
Donations can be made in Kelly's name to idahobotanicalgarden.org for a commemorative bench. A celebration of Kelly's life and story sharing will be held from 3pm – 6pm on Saturday, January 16 at the Boise Train Depot.
Published by Idaho Statesman on Jan. 10, 2016.
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