Kelly is survived by a brother, Rudy Didrickson, and two sisters, Susan McConnaughey, and Cindy Stiles. He leaves a son Kelly Jr, and 3 daughters, Karolyn Didrickson, Eboney Rockenbach, and Amber Berry, and 10 grandchildren, Hailey, Kaloma, Alexis, Mathew, Gage, Aubrie, Rose, Kaden, Crystabell, and Calie-Ann.

Kelly was born in Alaska with native Tlingit heritage. He was a long-time Lompoc resident and worked at the Toyota Dealership and for the City of Lompoc Parks Department. He loved fishing and his grandchildren, and enjoyed gatherings with his friends and co-workers.

A celebration of his life is open to all at Starbuck-Lind Mortuary, 123 N. A street, Lompoc, November 1, from 4-6pm. Please bring any photos and memories you may have.