Tom Kelley, 59, of Seattle and Whidbey Island, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2008.

He was born in Seattle, grew up in Laurelhurst and attended Sacred Heart Villa Academy, Blanchet High School, Washington State University and University of Washington. He spent many summers growing up on Bainbridge Island.

Tom had a great love of reading and was always in pursuit of academic interests. He was active in the Northwest Dharma Association and with his many friends at Tahoma One Drop Monastery on Whidbey Island. He had a special devotion to those in need, working as a hospice volunteer on Whidbey Island, and was especially devoted to his brother Bill.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Anna Helen Kelley, his sister Sue and his nephew Jason. He is survived by his sisters Helena Chechopolous (George) of Marrowstone Island; Maureen Jurcak (Tom) and brother, Bill Kelley of Bainbridge Island; and numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Tahoma One Drop Monastery, 6499 S. Wahl Road, Freeland, WA 98249. Arrangements are with Cook Family Funeral Home on Bainbridge Island, with a private memorial service to follow on Whidbey Island at a later date.

Please sign the online Guest Book for the family at www.cookfamilyfuneralhome.com.