July 21, 1920 to January 10, 2006
KELLY-Douglas, born Revelstoke, BC to
Marjorie Kelly (Smythe) Revelstoke and
Allan Kelly (Isle of Man). Doug attended
school in Revelstoke and joined the Rocky
Mtn Rangers Militia D Company in 1939,
then transferred to the Seaforth Highlanders,
serving in the U.K., Sicily, Italy and Holland
from 1939 to 1945. In Italy the Highlanders
were a key element in the pivotal battle of
Ortona. Doug was a BC Provincial policemen
in the Oliver area from 1948-1950. From
there he served as a Vancouver fi refi ghter for
fi fteen years, mostly at the #3 hall on Quebec
Street. During this time he married Betty (nee
Greig). Moving to Fraser Lake in 1966 they
owned Stellako Lodge on Francois Lake until
1981. Doug also ran Doug Kelly Logging.
He was the Omineca NDP MLA from 1972
to 1975. Doug was from a large family of 10
children and was predeceased by Jack, Ken,
and Phynoddree. He is survived by his loving
wife Betty, sisters, Joan, Sharry, and Mona,
brothers Chris, Patrick, and Robyn, son David
Kelly (fi rst marriage-Revelstoke) stepchildren
Ed Ponsart (Coquilam), and Lynn Gracey
(Prince George), as well as 5 grandchildren, 4
great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and
nephews. By Doug’s request there will be no
funeral service. Donations to the Alzheimer’s
Society would be appreciated.