Samuel G. Kelsey

OBITUARY: Samuel Gaylord Kelsey

Samuel Gaylord Kelsey, 90, Topeka, died Tues., Sept. 4, 2012, at Midland Hospice. He was born Jan. 22, 1922, in Topeka, the son of Scott E. and Iva M. (Carothers) Kelsey. Sam graduated from Topeka High in 1940.
He farmed with his father, brothers, and son. Sam was active in many organizations during his life time, including Silver Lake United Methodist Church and Silver Lake Senior Citizens Group.
He was married to Ruth Knox in Aug., 1943. She preceded him in death in Feb., 1948. He was married to Wauneta Ludy in Nov., 1948. She preceded him in death in Dec., 1987. He was married to Mary Ann Sage in Jan., 2000.
Surviving are his three children: Gaylord Kelsey (Connie) of Silver Lake, Francis Kelsey (Jane) of Topeka, and Rebecca Arce (Anthony) of Topeka; a brother: Scott Kelsey (Faye) of Edmond, OK; a sister-in-law: Greta Kelsey of Topeka; 2 grandsons: Brant (Meg) of LaGrange, GA and Sean (Brenda) of Topeka; and 2 great-grandchildren: Ruthie and Oliver. Sam was preceded in death by a brother, Richard.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Fri., Sept. 7, 2012, at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence Ave., Topeka. Topeka Lodge # 17, AF & AM, will conduct Masonic graveside services at Topeka Cemetery. Topeka Scottish Rite Bodies will conduct Rose Croix services at 6:30 PM, Thurs., at the funeral chapel. Sam will lie in state after 3:00 PM, Thurs., at the funeral chapel where the family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:00 PM.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Silver Lake United Methodist Church Endowment Fund, PO Box 188, Silver Lake, KS 66539 or Midland Hospice, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606-2800.