Kelly James Smok
On August 26, 2017, Kelly James Smok of Edmonton, passed away at the age of 56.
He is survived by his loving daughter Megan, wife Shelly, mother Margaret, two nephews Bradley and Randy as well as many relatives and friends.
Kelly was predeceased by his father Ted and brother Garry.
Kelly's final wishes were of cremation, therefore no formal service will take place.
If friends so desire, in lieu of floral tribute, memorials may be made to the Cross Cancer Institute, 11560 University Ave, Edmonton, AB T6G 1Z2.
My thoughts and prayers are sent to Marg Smok and Kelly’s immediate family. Taken way too soon! I remember growing up with the Smok family in Calder. Our parents were/are great friends to this day. It was a shock to find out about Kelly’s passing. Condolences to the Smok family.
Our heart felt condolences go out to Shelly, Megan and Margaret. Many memories with Kelly over the years, gone way too soon !!!
It makes me so sad that Kelly had to leave so young. Bonnie and I will treasure our fun times together that we had growing up. Auntie Marg, Megan & Shelly thinking of you with great sadness and sorrow.
So Sorry for your loss, our hearts go out to you in your time sorrow, Someone so special can never be fogotten
Thinking of you during your loss, I am here for you. Please let me know if I can help in any way. We’ll always remember our families camping trips and our good times we had together.
So very sad to hear of Kelly’s death He was a great friend and he Jules and Doug enjoyed snowmobiling together SO glad they managed a trip to Yellowstone this year Our deepest sympathy to Margaret Shelley and Megan .Kelly always made Jules laugh with his many stories He will be missed a great deal Thank goodness for memories .
We send our love and condolences to Margaret and Family. May you find some comfort in that Kelly isn’t suffering that terrible pain anymore. We will surely miss Kelly as he was a very helpful neighbor, always there to help out – especially in those terrible snow storms. We in turn will be there to lend a helping hand for you Margaret in any way we can. God Bless
I am so sorry for your loss. Kelly was one of our true friends. Whether it be having a beer talking about nascar or carving up the snow, we will miss him dearly. We had a lot of good times with him.
Ken Bachand:
My sincerely condolences go out to Kelly’s family and to Marg Smok. I want to express our sympathy and let you know that our thoughts are with you.
Growing up a few doors down from the Smok house, these memories are rushing back of playing hockey going to speedway park and riding our bikes to every part of the city and going fishing with the family and so many more leaves me deeply saddened over the lost of my child hood buddy!! I will cherish those days!!
Marg our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Shelly, Megan, Auntie Marg
Most Sincere Condolences
Kelly had so much more living to do. He has left us way too soon. We have many memories. Which we can cherish and hold close. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I’m going to miss you. Especially suppers for special occasions. All the funny stories from when you were young and the things you and dad use to do. Remember the good times and not the bad. Kelly’s up there looking down on all of us with dad and grandpa. Love you and going to miss you uncle Kelly. Love you aunty Shelly and Megan and grandma.
Kelly you will never be forgotten. I still tell the stories of our Kalispell Montana trip in the early 80’s and our dreadfull hockey team the white avenue warriors. Kelly ” elbows”smok. Lots of good memories I will never forget you Kelly.Condolences to the smok family.
So so sad and way to soon to leave all your family and friends. Kelly was always such a big, strong and happy man. He will be missed by many. Bradley and Randy will miss everything their Uncle stood for. Big hugs to Marg, Shelly and Megan. xo
I knew Kelly for 20 years as a unique driver.
I am very sad, way too soon to go
Shelly, Megan and Family,
We extend to you our most heartfelt sorrow and condolences. So sorry for your loss.
Uncle Kelly.
I will love you and miss you forever.
Gone but not forgotten. Forever in my heart.
Taken from us way to soon. He should have had many more years. I will always remember the awesome funny stories you’d tell us about growing up and all your sledding trips and your other trips like to Las Vegas. I’m going to miss all the times we had together and think of all the times we could have had.
Now your with dad and grandpa.
I love you uncle Kelly.
Kelly – you are now travelling the Highway to Heaven and your Dad and Brother are
awaiting your arrival. There will be much talk about all the experiences of the trucking
business and of all the fun water skiing and camping. I will miss all the stories you
would share of the so many interesting deliveries you did, especially out to the country
customers. It is so heart breaking to have you leave us all at such a young age.
We will miss you and we all love you dearly. Lots of love your Mom xoxo
Kelly:
You are always in my heart as I remember the happy days of your childhood, during the summer holiday visits at our Red Deer farm with Garry. You brought such an extra vibrancy when you joined in with our family, esp. at mealtimes, when it was a contest to tell all your stories.
I also remember when you were 2 yrs. old, staying at Granpa & Nana Swanson’s at St. Paul, and
you and Granpa Gustav were such kindred spirits.
Margaret, Megan & Shelly: Words cannot express my sorrow for your loss.
Love you forever. Aunty Bernice
Most of my images and memories of Kelly are from decades ago, as kids, when Garry and Kelly would stay with us on our farm. Even when we were kids, Kelly seemed to want to make us all laugh. He was a bit of good-hearted mischief, with a deep smile. I thought Kelly was brave; where Garry might have rushed in and investigated boundaries, Kelly seemed to hold a sensibility and they made a good team. Both were sensitive and adventurous boys – never a dull moment. Kelly could sure tell a good story, and as a little girl, my eyes were often so wide from the stories he would tell!!
Kelly, I’m so sad for the struggles you met these past years. You were taken too soon.
My heart breaks for you, aunty Margaret. I love you.
I’m sending deep quiet hugs to you Megan. Let me know if there’s anything you need.
I know how dear he was to both of you. I’m sure he’ll be with you always.
with love, your cousin Karla
My sincere condolences to Kelly’s family. I havn’t been in touch for many years but thought Kelly was a great guy. I never forgot how he let my son Lucas play with his model cars. Those were his prize possessions. ??
I had the pleasure of working with Kelly for 9 years at Shadow.
I still remember one of our first conversations was him commenting that atleast I was given a girls name, unlike him (my name is Kelly as well, spelt the exact same way) and me telling him that I had a boys name as I have encountered more male Kelly’s than female.
Even on his rough days he was full of energy, we discussed everything from his passion for snowmobiling, Las Vegas and the trips we would send him on to the boon docks, and being able to count on him to help explain elements I was not 100% sure of while I was training in dispatch. I was always amused with how fast he could talk, and tried catching if he could write as fast in dispatches, without fail Kelly caught it all! Over the last 4-5 years he started telling us about Megan. From their movie nights, to teaching her about Guns N Roses when she was a little girl, and most importantly how proud he was of her and her accomplishments so far in life.
It is with great sadness that he was taken far too soon.
We send our deepest condolences to all of Kelly’s family and friends from myself and everyone at Shadow.
Megan, Margaret, Shelly, Brad and Randy:
It’s difficult to put into words the deep sorrow we feel for you all.
Hope you find comfort in the precious memories you have of your times together.
We’ll miss Kelly’s way of making an ordinary story so hilariously funny.
Love and prayers, Jim and Ingrid
It is hard to believe a year has gone past already. Rest in peace my friend !!!