Feb 27, 2012

Kell

 Last week my uncle Kell passed away. He wasn't Uncle by blood but  all growing up that's what we called him. We had the privilege of attending his funeral this past Saturday, and his was a life worth celebrating. I will miss him greatly but I find comfort in knowing that he is in a better place and with his wife. 

Dix Kell Waddell 

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2/24/1967 ~ 2/17/2012
Kell returned home on the evening of February 17, 2012, joining his sweet wife Michelle. His family, friends and loved ones can rejoice as he is free of physical constraints and ailments that have been part of Kell's special mission here on earth.
Born on February 24, 1967, Kell was hit by a car when he was two years old and spent his remaining 42 years in a wheelchair. Not to be deterred, Kell achieved many things in life, including earning his Eagle Scout, graduating from Cottonwood High School in 1985, serving an LDS mission in downtown Salt Lake City, working as a concert security guard and marrying and being sealed to his sweetheart Michelle Sue Hopkins Waddell who previously passed away September 25, 2003.
Kell lived a full and adventurous life and will be remembered as a close friend and inspiration to many. He enjoyed hobbies including weight lifting (with high school buddies), target shooting (with Bishop Steven DeJohn), hunting (with Justin Peterson), riding four-wheelers (at Don and Kathy Murdock's) and generally "hanging out" and talking with his family, loved ones and friends.
The family is especially grateful for Kell's many wonderful school teachers, church leaders, and home teachers (particularly Jeff and Marsha Lee), Doctors and medical staff (particularly Dr. Terri DeJohn), and many friends and loved ones who have provided selfless service and assistance to Kell, greatly enriching his life.
Kell is survived by his parents Dix and Mary Jean Waddell; in-laws Don and Susan Hopkins; Sister Cate (Craig) Cook, Emily Cruff (Kyle Freimuth), Lauren (Timothy) Flowers, and Nicholas and Madison; brother Dee (Noriko) and Dee Kei, Ashley, Danny, and Chelsea; and Michelle's siblings and their children.
Viewing will be 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday February 25, followed by the service at 1:00 p.m. at Monument Park 11th Ward, 1565 Foothill Dr., Salt Lake City. Interment with Michelle at Larkin Sunset Gardens (1950 East 10600 South). Messages and tributes to the family can be posted at:
www.holbrookmortuary.com