John (Jack) Ernest Davison Kelley, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, at the age of 88.
Jack was born on June 19, 1935, in Stevenson, Washington, to John and Mary Davison. He was raised in the Underwood and White Salmon, Washington area. He attended school in White Salmon and worked for Dickey Farms. Jack then joined the Navy and served four years, from 1954 to 1958. He married Idonna Lee Yeo in 1959 and started their family. His work career included mill work, construction, logging, fabrication welding and mechanical repair. He was a member of the VFW, the Pleasant View Community Church, the Cowlitz County Fire District No. 7 and a lifetime member of the Masonic Lodge of Twin Falls No. 180.
Jack was preceded in death by his father, John, his mother, Mary, and great-grandson Wiley. He is survived by his wife of over 64 years, Idonna; his three children, son Blaine (Sharon) Kelley, daughter Kennon (Grant) McNeal and son Scott Kelley; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Jack was laid to rest with full military honors and Masonic Lodge honors in the Lone Pine Cemetery in Ariel, Washington.
A graveside service took place on March 2, 2024, at the Lone Pine Cemetery, Ariel.
