Kelly Patrick O’Brien of Tacoma passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2012, at his mother’s home in Hoquiam. He was 33 years old. Kelly was born in Seattle on May 11, 1979, to Richard and Cathy (Paris) O’Brien. He graduated from West Seattle High School in 1997. He then went on to be an auto mechanic at Walt’s Auto Care Center for 15 years.
Kelly was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He loved to work on cars and play video games. Kelly was also a collector of knives and guns.