Thomas Kelley

of Seattle and Whidbey Island WA, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2008. He was born in Seattle, grew up in Laurelhurst and attended Sacred Heart Villa Academy, Blanchet High School, WSU and the UW. He spent many summers growing up on Bainbridge Island.Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Anna Helen Kelley, his sister, Sue and his nephew, Jason. He is survived by his sisters Helena Chechopolous (George) of Marrowstone Island, Maureen Jurcak (Tom) and brother, Bill Kelley of Bainbridge Island and numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.Tom had a great love of reading and was always in pursuit of academic interests. Tom was active in the Northwest Dharma Association and with his many friends at Tahoma One Drop Monastery on Whidbey Island. He had a special devotion to those in need, working as a hospice volunteer on Whidbey Island and especially devoted to his brother, Bill.In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Tahoma One Drop Monastery 6499 S. Wahl Rd. Freeland, WA 98249. Arrangements are with Cook Family Funeral Home on Bainbridge Island, with a private memorial service to follow on Whidbey Island at a later date.