Francis Keith Kelley returned to the arms of his Heavenly Father and eternal wife, Merna, on July 7, 2015, in Tooele, Utah. Keith was born Jan. 4, 1926, to Clara Belle Utley and Joseph Thomas Kelley Sr. in Murray, Utah. He joined The United States Maritime Service in 1943, serving until 1944 where he was discharged in Seattle, Washington. In October of 1944 Keith was inducted into the U.S. Army, serving until May of 1947 when he was honorably discharged. During Keith’s military service he earned, the respect of many and the following awards: Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Ribbon with one Bronze Star, Phillipine Liberation Medal with one Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal, The CIB Badge and the World War II Victory Medal. Upon being discharged from the Army, he became employed at Tooele Army Depot, retiring from there in 1978. Keith married his true love, Merna Bates, on June 1, 1946, and they were later sealed for all time and eternity in the Salt Lake Temple. Keith and Merna had four children, whom he loved and was a wonderful father to. He tried to set the example to his children by working hard, being a totally devoted husband, loving his children with all his heart, being honest in his dealings with others, standing up for what he believed in, love of country and that his word and handshake were as good as a contract. Keith and Merna enjoyed 60 wonderful years together until Merna’s passing in 2006. On Sept. 26, 2009, Keith married Lois Remington and they enjoyed each other’s companionship until his passing. Keith is survived by his wife, Lois; his daughters, Merna (Norman) Curtis, West Jordan, Utah, Judy Bori, Stockton, Utah, Bill (Deniece) Kelley, Tooele, Utah, and Teresa (Eric) Erickson, Tooele, Utah; 11 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Merna; grandsons Richard Dean, Jeff Curtis and Chris Curtis; granddaughter Lori Curtis Van Domburg; sons-in-law Glen Dean, Dale Hausman and Chris Healy; and siblings Samuel James Kelley, Joseph Kelley, Leland Kelley and Louise Kelley Painter. A viewing will be held at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main, Tooele, on Friday, July 10, from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be on Saturday, July 11, at 11 a.m. at the LDS Chapel, 196 N. Pinehurst Ave., Tooele, Utah. There will be a visitation from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be at the Tooele City Cemetery with full military honors.