The Best Grandpa in the world.
Kelly Shane Coons
April 24, 1966 – November 27, 2023
Lived 57 years
Elm Creek · Elm Creek, Nebraska
We’ll always remember that special smile, that caring heart, that warm embrace. You being there for all of us, through good times and bad times, no matter what. We’ll always remember you because there will never be another one to replace you in our hearts, and the love that we will always have for you. ❤️
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Wake up Grandpa. 💙
Girlscout cookie shots. 💚
Ice Bucket challenge!
Hannah and Grandpa
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1966
Born April 24
1976
Kelly was 10 when America celebrated its Bicentennial
1977
Kelly was 11 when Star Wars opened in theaters
1982
Kelly was 16 when "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" opened in theaters
1989
Kelly was 23 when "The Simpsons" debuted as a series
1994
Kelly was 28 when "Friends" premiered
1995
Kelly was 29 when "Toy Story" became the first fully computer-animated film
2005
Kelly was 39 when the first video was posted to YouTube
2023
Passed away November 27, age 57
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