Kelly Gurell Maughan of Wellsville, age 50, passed away on July 27,2004 in a motorcycle accident in Corinne, Utah. Kelly was born in Logan, Utah on March 22, 1954 to Seth P. and Margaret G. Maughan of Wellsville, Utah.

Kelly attended Cache County schools and graduated from Sky View High School in 1972. He enlisted in the Army shortly after graduation. He received electronic training at Ft. Devins, Massachusetts while in the Army and was in the Army Security Agency as an electronic technician, 1973-1977. He received the Trainee of the Cycle Award, the Rifle Marksman of Cycle, and was honorably discharged as a Spec 5. He was also enlisted in the Utah National Guard as an NBC Specialist, 1981-1982.

Kelly worked at Thiokol Corporation/ATK from July 1981 to the present. While working at Thiokol, he completed managerial development classes and received the NASA Recognition Award, Superior Performer Award, the TQM Team Award, Space Quality Award, the Silver Snoopy and several performance awards.

Kelly was involved in church and community activities all of his life. He was a faithful and devout follower of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held many positions throughout his lifetime. He especially enjoyed working with young people. Kelly was an Eagle Scout with Two Palms. He was actively involved in the restoration of the Wellsville Tabernacle as a member of the Wellsville Foundation for many years.

Hobbies included beekeeping, horseback riding, wheat weaving, fishing, singing (Barbershop Men's Chorus and Ward Choir), whittling and telling stories. Kelly loved to camp. He was a dedicated and loving father. He was very health conscious and loved going to the gym. Kelly loved riding on his motorcycle around the valley; he had a great appreciation for the valley he grew up in. He was also a firm believer in hard work and responsibility. Teasing was especially important.

Kelly was married in the Switzerland Temple to Hilda F. Maughan. They were later divorced. He was currently engaged to Julie Reading. They were to be married August 28, 2004.

Kelly is survived by his children Caleb (Beth), Wellsville; Gideon, Wellsville; Josiah, Nampa, ill; and Oralia, Wellsville; his grandchildren Natania and Damian. He is also survived by Margaret G. Maughan, mother, Wellsville; Valerie Maughan, sister-in-law, Providence, UT; and siblings Colby (Brenda) Maughan, Wellsville; Debra (Quentin) Cudney, Wellsville; Randy (Kathy) Maughan, American Falls, ID; Dorcus (Stephen) Kleinschuster, River Heights; Nolan Maughan, Wellsville; Tracy (Jeanna) Maughan, Waco, TX; and Tom (Jannette) Maughan, Wellsville.

Kelly was preceded in death by a son, Jacob, his father, Seth P. Maughan, a brother, Gregory Maughan, a sister-in-law, Yvonne Maughan, and a brother-in-law, Stuart Wasson.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM on Saturday, July 31, 2004 at the Wellsville Stake Center. A viewing will be held on Friday evening from 6 to 8 PM at the Allen-Hall Mortuary, and prior to services at the Stake Center from 11:30 AM to 1:15 PM. Burial will be in the Wellsville City Cemetery.