Kelly D. Williams

On June 8, 2025, Kelly Don Williams reached the top of his stairway and took his final step as a mortal. He was born on September 11, 1965, to Carol Lundquist and Gerald Williams.

Kelly was raised and educated in Pocatello, Idaho. He graduated from Pocatello High School in 1983.

He fathered three children and raised four more.

Kelly married Kathryn on April 7, 2006. In September 2006, Kelly became a papa.

Kelly worked many jobs over the years. His favorite was the cemetery. He loved all kinds of history. He would only watch Boise State Football.

Kelly is preceded in death by his mother, Carol Lundquist, father, Gerald Williams, stepfather, Edward Drake, sister, Angela Michaelson, and brother, Michael Williams.

He is survived by his wife, Kathryn Williams; stepmother, Barbara Williams; sister, Christina Bayliss; sons, Keneth Williams, Michael Kunz, and Casey Williams; daughters, Dawn Cook, Tisha, Newbold, Tiffani Benjamin, GaraLynn Armstrong; sons-in-law, Brett Cook, Jeff Newbold, Zach Benjamin, Neil Armstrong; daughter-in-law, Carrie Williams; grandchildren, Evelyn, Bella, Sophia, Claura, Emily, Erin, EveLynn, Kensli, Korver, and Marni; brother-in-law, Marlyn Michaelson; and sister-in-law, Lynda Williams.

Please join us for a Celebration of Life on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Raymond Park in Pocatello, Idaho.

To the Idaho kidney Institute, thank you for all the care. Justin, for all of your encouragement, the Fresinius Dialysis Center, Scott, you always knew what to say. To all of the techs, thank you for always being so gentle. You are the best.

To all of us, Kelly says “Would Have, Could Have, Should Have.”

Family Tributes

You and me,
we got this.
The day I met you
I have found the one whom my soul loves.
You complete me
and make me a better person.
I was a little late to be your first,
but I want all of my last to be with you.
There is no pretending.
I love you
and will love you until I die,
and if there’s a life after that,
I’ll love you then.
I love you forever and always.

Kathy

Our relationship wasn’t always easy, but there were moments - litt drives to get ice cream and then drive through the park. Quiet afternoons in the mountains or loud evenings at the car racetrack or watching monster truck rallies - where things felt simple and good. He had a sense of humor that could catch you off guard and make you laugh, even when you didn’t expect to. He liked to pretend to be Santa while on the phone with the grandkids. He was a man who found joy in the outdoors, and the roar of engines and in casting a line with someone beside him. Those memories, however complicated, are part of the story we shared. He is remembered today, not as a perfect man, but as someone who was part of my life, and he will be missed.

Dawn Cook.

Dad was not a perfect man. He made a few mistakes along the way, but he was always there to support his family. He always made sure we had what we needed. He was my number one fan. He would always tell me he was proud of me and who I became. He would drive all over to attend my high school football games and loved watching me grow up. I have fond memories with dad going fishing on the boat at Hawkins. I wish I could do that one last time with him. I will always remember how he wanted everywhere he lived to look nice. He always wanted to have a garden to grow vegetables and flowers. He loved putting in ponds and fountains to make his yards look amazing. I always admired his love for gardening. The last few years with dad, you could tell he just wanted his family to be together. You could tell he regretted some of his past mistakes and just wanted to do better, and he did. I will miss the random phone calls and talks we had, but I will always cherish our last phone call. I am deeply saddened by his passing, but I am happy to know he is in a better place, free from pain and worry. In my heart, I know I will see him again, and I can still hear his voice guiding me through life. This is not goodbye, just see you later. I love you dad.

Aloha Oe Kenny