1965
2012
Kelly Christopher Ogawa, 46, passed away on June 24, 2012 in Weiser, ID. A viewing for family and friends will be from 6-8 p.m., Sunday, July 1st at Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Payette and from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to the service at church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, July 2nd at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ontario. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Ontario. Services are under the direction of Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Payette. Condolences may be made to Kelly's family at www.shaffer-jensenchapel.com.
Kelly was born in Ontario, OR on Aug. 18, 1965 to Kathleen Iseri and Valiant T. "Butch" Ogawa. Kelly had many physical challenges presented to him from birth; he overcame many of them throughout his life. He was the Puget Sound poster child for the March of dimes in 1974. He played little league baseball and loved being active in the scouting program. He attended Kilo Junior High where he held a weight lifting record for many years; 300 lbs. benched 8 times as a ninth grader. He attended Federal Way High School where he received various awards throughout his school years. He wrestled on the high school team. Kelly graduated from high school in 1984 and went on to get office work training through LDS social services. He then worked at U-Haul for a year unpaid to get experience before being hired on with Social Security where he worked for 20 plus years. He received several national awards during this time, one being the Deputy Commissioners Citation and two Outstanding Employee Disability Awards.
He is survived by his mother, Kathleen Fagan Iseri of Ontario, OR; sister, Shannon Campbell (Erik) of Sandy, UT; sister, Paige Murakami (David) of Ontario, OR; brother, Mark Sowden (Tara) of Nampa, ID; brother, Todd Sowden of Boise, ID; sister, Ashley Fogle (Jarrod) of Hillsboro, OR; and grandmother, Yoshiko Ogawa of Ontario, OR. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his father, Butch Ogawa; grandfather, Hank Ogawa; grandfather and grandmother, Merlin and Fern Fagan; his Uncle Clark Fagan and Aunt Lorraine Blevins; step-father, John A. Sowden; and his close friend, Kris Walker.
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September 24, 2012
Shelly Crawford (Doherty)
Kelly was a good friend and a kind hearted person. He will be sorely missed by all of us who loved him. My condolences are with you, his family. He loved you all so much.
July 7, 2012
Valerie Eskelsen
Just heard about Kelly passing, my deepest sympathies to his family. While not close since high school, he did help shape me during that time and I am grateful for that.
July 1, 2012
Kelly was an outstanding young man. He was a very courageous and caring individual. Courageous because of what he endured and caring because of all the Love he had for everyone, especially his family. He will be sorely missed, but I know that he is in good hands.
Uncle Tom
June 29, 2012
Carol Berkenmeier
My deepest sympathy for your loss. A kind soul he was.
June 29, 2012
Lynda Pape
Kathleen and family. I am so sorry for your loss , thinking of you.
June 29, 2012
Destinee Schuster
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve the loss of Kelly. I enjoyed working with Kelly at the Social Security office in Twin Falls from 2003 - 2010. I particularly enjoyed sharing lunch breaks with him and learning about the latest and greatest restaurants in the area. He was always able to give the best advice about where to go to lunch and what to eat when you got there. I also remember well his love for his family. His desk was decorated with photos of family members in particular, his nieces and nephews. He will be missed.
June 29, 2012
Kathleen and families, WE are so sorry to hear of Kelly. I remember all your trips to the Twin Falls area for your visits. How you were so happy for the times with Kelly (one on one). Let God surround you with His Love and let the memories help heal your sorrow. We will be out of town, or we would be there to help celebrate his life. Love Kathy (Spaulding) and Jack Jones
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