Darwin Lamar Kelso (husband, father, son, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend) was born July 11, 1954, in Ogden, Utah. Darwin passed March 2.
Darwin was one of six sons born to Ted and LaReta Kelso.Darwin was raised in a loving family in Ogden, Utah. A house full of boys, the adventures were many. In his formative years he attended Ben Lomond High School in Ogden, hunted, fished, raised homing pigeons and enjoyed the outdoors with his brothers and friends.
Darwin was passionate about his work. He was the definition of a sound work ethic. He was skilled, thorough, ingenuitive, crafty, articulate and found value in his everyday work Moreover, he spoke highly of his friends and coworkers with whom he had the privilege to work beside each and every day of his 42-year career at FMC.
Darwin admired the place he called home. An awarded fisherman and hunter, it was common to witness him taking in inspiring sunsets, listening to the birds frolicking amongst us, discovering the journey of a stream, awaiting the colors of spring, and truly enjoying all that nature offered him in the beautiful lands of Green River and Evanston.
Darwin’s true masterpiece was his loving family. Darwin and Cheri, his wife of 30 years, cherished each moment together. They laughed, loved, sang, and they were loving partners through and through. They raised two boys together. Darwin loved his sons dearly and would often reflect upon the memories of their youth and the many adventures they all shared together hunting and fishing. Darwin’s love extended to four grandchildren. A proud “Papa,” he shared his love for life.
Darwin is survived by his loving spouse, Cheri Russell Kelso; mother and father, LaReta and Ted Kelso; siblings, Dan, Monte, TJ and Sterling Kelso; children, Kyle Kelso and Bryce Wright; grandchildren, Connor and Katelyn Kelso and Charlee and Alaina Wright.
Darwin was preceded in death by his younger brother, Virgil Dewayne Kelso.
Genuine, thoughtful, authentic, proud, and having unforgettable laugh, Darwin brought great light and joy to this world, and he will be greatly missed. The life of Darwin Lamar Kelso will be celebrated from 1-2:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 17, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building located at 952 Childs Ave., Odgen, Utah. A private family remembrance potluck will follow from 2:30-5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations or cards can be placed on the sign-in table.
