Kells Everett Sheehan Obituary in Grande Prairie at Oliver's Funeral Home & Crematorium

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Kells Everett Sheehan

August 11, 1951 - May 09, 2025

Obituary For Kells Everett Sheehan

Kells Everett Sheehan, a lifelong resident of the Grande Prairie area, passed away peacefully at his “ranch” on Friday, May 9, 2025, at the age of 73.

Kells grew up on the family farm on the south side of Clairmont Lake, which was bought by his parents Beth and Everett in 1943. Kells lived and worked on the family farm, raising purebred Hereford cattle and various grain crops, until it was sold in 2005. He was happiest out in the country and in 2008 bought “the ranch” south of Grande Prairie where he had the space to happily pursue a multitude of creative projects.

Kells believed in lending a helping hand and would go out of his way to assist others and support friends. He couldn’t go anywhere without running into a friend or striking up a friendly debate with someone new. He enjoyed live music and being in nature, whether walking, paddling, or skidooing. He was accomplished in Tai Chi, embracing spontaneity and “going with the flow.” He most enjoyed a visit with family or friends, a game of crib (skunking almost everyone) and a good project or engineering problem to solve.

Kells was predeceased by his parents Frances Elizabeth (Beth) Sheehan (Flint) and Everett Axel Sheehan. He is survived by his daughters Jessica (Michael) Armstrong and Deirdre (Martin) Sheehan, stepson Adrian (Alex) Dobrowolski, and grandchildren Jack (Ray) & Bryn Armstrong, Charlotte, George & Norah Mix, and Caspian Dobrowolski.

Kells will be sadly missed by his family, including his cousins with whom he was close, and countless friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. For those who wish, donations may be directed to the CKUA Radio Foundation. donors@ckua.com.

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May 15, 2025

Erin Ellis

Dear Jessica and Deirdre. I am so sorry to hear about Kells sudden passing. What an intelligent, funny and thoughtful man. We Ellis cousins will all miss him. I would be honoured to attend a memorial when one is planned. Thinking of you. Erin
May 15, 2025

Delores Mckone

Innumerable precious memories and meandering conversations. Thanks for being in my life Kells. You will be dearly missed. Delores McKone
May 15, 2025

Zita Boudreau

Kells my dear friend , you will be missed by many.. a beautiful soul you are.
May 15, 2025

Beth Ellis

Jessica and Deirdre, please accept my heartfelt condolences on your loss. I last saw Kells at the Kaslo Jazz Festival, near Nelson, but I have many more memories from when you were both very young. Beth Ellis
May 14, 2025

Rosie Velarde

Sorry to hear that your dad Kells past away Jessica at Deirdre , We will pray for his soul 🙏🙏🙏🙏
May 14, 2025

Janice Willsey

Kells was my first Tai Chi teacher, he & I were in college in GP at the same time. Great guy, funny, easy to talk to. To his family & close friends - condolences to you!

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