Diana Joyce Kelsch

1942 ~ 2018

Diana Joyce Jessop Kelsch, 75

Our darling wife, mother, other mother, sister, Auntie and friend passed away peacefully at her home on Aug. 4, 2018 from a long bout of cancer. She was surrounded by much love, laughter, and tears.

Diana was born Sept. 13, 1942 in Salt Lake City to Joseph Lyman Jessop Jr. (Daddy Jay) and Leota Dockstader Jessop.

She married her loving husband, Robert O Kelsch on Sept. 12, 1958, he preceded her in death. Mom, with her 3 children, Robert, Janette and Penny, married James M Kelsch on June 26, 1962. He loved and cared for her in such a way, it was beautiful to watch. She went on to have 13 more children with Jim, Bonnie, Jeffrey, Marie, Mark, Vicki, Valerie, Jay J, Melissa, Andy, Porter, Katrina, Mitchel and Gabriel. She had a great capacity to love all she came in contact with. She treasured her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed life with her dear friends, Susan and Marian, and their children. We loved, adored and appreciated her. We will miss her so very much.

Viewing will be held onFriday, Aug. 10, from5-9 p.m.at Larkin Mortuary Riverton,3688 W. 12600 So., Riverton, UT. Also on Saturday before the services,9-10 a.m.Funeral services onSaturday, Aug. 11, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Burial at Elysian Burial Gardens,1075 E. 4580 So., Murray, UTat1:30 p.m.