Mary Kelly passed away peacefully at her home in Toledo, Oregon on June 10, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents Frieda and Robert Kelly, and oldest sister Kate Kelly. Mary is survived by her husband of 43 years, John Fielder, her daughters Taylor Mizar (Jerry) and Josie Kelly (Nate Collins), her sisters Barb Stroh (Scott) and Nancy Bruscher (Dave), her grandchildren (Colby, Hana, Kellyn, and Alana), cousins, many nieces/nephews and great nieces/nephews, and the many close friends that were more like extended family.

Born November 15, 1956, in Birmingham, Alabama, Mary was the youngest of four sisters. Her family moved back to Shorewood, Wisconsin when Mary was still a toddler. She lived there until she graduated high school and her mom told her she needed to find her own place. That's when Mary headed west, following the path of her older sisters and starting her life in Oregon. Even at a young age, Mary had an adventurous determined spirit that would rival an astronaut. From backpacking across Europe when she was 15 years old with her sister Kate, skydiving with her co-workers at the Lincoln County School District, to swimming in waterfalls and enjoying sea turtles on Maui, Mary enjoyed life to its fullest (and would have gone to outer space if given the chance).

Mary’s passion for life, the importance of family, building lasting friendships, and sharing her love and kindness with all those who crossed her path are aspects of her spirit that are imprinted on those she left behind. She lived her life epitomizing kindness, trust, and love, values that will continue to reverberate in the hearts and minds of her family and friends. Mary's legacy is not just in the lives she touched, but also in the lessons she shared, the compassion she showed, and the love she gave freely.

Mary will be dearly missed, but her memory and spirit live on in all who knew her. We will continue to remember and honor Mary by embracing her adventurous spirit, her passion for new experiences, and honoring her by continuing to do those things she enjoyed most - going on family camping trips and adventures, coming together with family and friends to enjoy good company and great food, giving generously of ourselves, and living life to the fullest.

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