Harold E. Kewley
September 27, 1926 - April 16, 2011
Harold E. “Boots” Kewley, 84, passed away Saturday at Queen of the Valley Medical Center in Napa following a brief illness with his family by his side. Boots was born to Clarence and Pearl Kewley on September 27, 1926 in Alexandria, South Dakota. He was the 9th born from a family of 11 sisters and 4 brothers. Boots and his wife along with their 3 daughters moved to California in 1953 and has been a resident of Vallejo since 1956. Boots was a member of the Moose Lodge of Vallejo and an avid Giants and 49er fan. Most recently he was a resident of Merrill Gardens at North Bay where he enjoyed many friendships and activities. Boots was preceded in death by his wife, Luella, his daughter, Patricia, his grandson Chad Kinney, as well as his parents, 3 brothers and 8 sisters. Survivors include his daughter, Judy K. Kewley of Washington, her son Ryan Kewley; daughter Vickie (Dave) Marshall of Vallejo, her daughters Kimberlie (Scott) Vaughan and Katie Marshall; grandson Anthony (Sandra) Kinney; sisters, Bernita Tammen, Vida (Marvin) Champion, and Fauna (Randy) Kappenman; 4 great grandsons, 5 great granddaughters, and 1 great great grandson. The family would like to acknowledge the wonderful care Boots received from the staff at Merrill Gardens at North Bay and the staff of Queen of the Valley Medical Center in Napa. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association at Donate.americanheart.org in memory of Harold “Boots” Kewley. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 21st at Twin Chapels Mortuary, 1100 Tennessee St., Vallejo. Burial will follow at Napa Valley Memorial Park, Napa. Visitation will be held 5-9 p.m. Wednesday, April 20th at the mortuary. Please visit the online tribute at TwinChapelsMortuary.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the direction and care of Twin Chapels Mortuary, Vallejo (707)552-6696.
Harold E. “Boots” Kewley, 84, passed away Saturday at Queen of the Valley Medical Center in Napa following a brief illness with his family by his side. Boots was born to Clarence and Pearl Kewley on September 27, 1926 in Alexandria, South... View Obituary & Service Information