Sept. 8, 1937-Aug. 12, 2024
Sidney Harvey Kelsey returned home to his Heavenly Father on Aug. 12, 2024, at the age of 86. Harvey was born on Sept. 8, 1937, in Salt Lake City, Utah, the oldest of four children to Sidney Leroy Kelsey and Phyllis Mary Flinders.
After graduating from Olympus High School, Dad served a mission in the California, Southern Mission. After his mission, Dad enlisted in the Army National Guard and did basic training at Fort Ord, California.
Harvey married his former spouse Pamela June Williamson in 1961 and together they had seven children who they adored. Harvey had immense love for his family and was involved in the activities of his children and grandchildren. Harvey loved his time serving in the Palomino Posse and Sheriff’s Posse and was involved in several search and rescue situations. Dad loved to ride Diamond Bill, his horse, in parades and events as a proud member of the Posse. He was very involved in the Boy Scouts of America and was even a proud father of an Eagle Scout. On many summer nights, Harvey could be found fishing or hunting in the mountains of Utah. He enjoyed sharing his hobbies with his family, especially his grandchildren. Dad loved his Heavenly Father and was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Harvey is survived by six children: Kim Kelsey, Darren Kelsey (Annette), Warren Kelsey, Carrie Cline-Parker, Angie Lingwall (Jason) and Jared Kelsey (Katie Rose). He was an incredibly caring and involved grandfather to his sixteen beloved grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren who will miss hearing his booming laugh and enchanting stories.
Harvey was preceded in death by his parents Sidney Leroy Kelsey and Phyllis Mary Flinders and daughter Robyn Mary Kelsey.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Beehive Homes of Washington County. Donations can be made at Cache Valley Bank.
A celebration of life will be held Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at 1 p.m., with a viewing prior at noon, at Metcalf Hurricane Valley Mortuary, 140 North Main St., Hurricane, Utah.
Interment with Military Honors will follow in the Hurricane City Cemetery located at 255 East 600 North.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Hurricane Valley Mortuary, (435) 635-9922. Please visit our website at www.metcalfmortuary.com for condolences, complete obituary, and funeral listings.