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Floyd Gene Kelsay

January 29, 1928 — October 14, 2016

FLOYD GENE KELSAY

                                                                                                                                                                                                 LOVER OF LIFE, ADVENTURER

Floyd Gene Kelsay, 88, passed in peace October 14, 2016 at Montrose Hospital surrounded by beloved family members. Gene recently lived in Montrose, CO after living in Salida CO for 12 years. Prior to Salida, Gene and his wife Lorna lived in Arvada, CO for 44 years raising their 3 children. He was born in La Junta CO on Jan.29, 1928 to Mabel Roberts Kelsay and Ora Kelsay. He graduated from Lakewood High in Denver and then entered the Navy working on a tug boat near Japan. Later, Gene went on to get his insurance license and opened his own Insurance brokerage in Denver which continues as a successful and respected business in Salida, CO.

Mr. Kelsay worked hard and yet always found time to enjoy his family and friends and also pursue his hobbies and interests. One of Gene’s favorite things to do was travel with his family. Their camper took them down the dirt ALCAN HIghway to Alaska, camping in ski area parking lots and to Minnesota to visit beloved family. Gene’s passion for boats took him on 2 transAtlantic trips on his small sailboats, up the French canals to the English Channel, throughout Alaska’s Inside Passage and around the Caribbean (to name just a few of his aquatic adventures as Captain Kelsay). He also loved his Colorado mountains and built his “Castle on the hill” on the Big Cimarron, a charming log cabin built by hand. Other interests were hunting, woodworking, “Tinkering” in his backyard and on his old Willy Jeep, playing his guitar, and supporting the Denver Broncos.

Gene is survived by his three children: Kris Bielak (Dave Bielak), Karen Lundberg (Steve Bennis), Doug Kelsay (Carmen Kelsay). 8 Grandchildren: Jesse Bielak (Laura), John Bielak (Aime), Cole Bielak (Heather), Garrett Lundberg, Kelsay Lundberg, Amanda Bolejack (Jake), Melanie Hutton (Mike), Chase Kelsay, and 9 great grandchildren.

Mr. Kelsay truly loved life. Even through difficult times, he persevered. His daughter Kris onced asked him how he did it and he replied, “I just can’t wait to see what tomorrow will bring.” In that spirit, there will be a celebration in his honor on October 29 at 2:00 at The Frontside of The Boathouse in Salida Colorado (228 F. St. ).

 

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