Diana Elizabeth Kelley, nee Fetzer joined the spirit world June 29th, 2021, in the embrace of her loving husband of 24 years Joel Kelley. Diana was born on August 26th, 1970 to Ana and Joseph Fetzer. She was a graduate of Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI and held a master’s degree from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, AZ. Diana resided with her husband in Santa Fe, NM and Denver, CO before moving to Hawaii. Diana was a devoted and nurturing mother to her daughter Ariana Kelley. Diana proudly served as the Director for STARBASE Hawaii in Kea’au, and was a hula student for the late Irenio "B" Kawainohoikala'i Valencia, and Halau Kalehuaki'eki'e'ika'iu.
Diana is survived by her husband Joel Kelley and daughter Ariana Kelley; her loving mother Ana Fetzer, mother in-law Sandra and father in-law Daniel Kelley. She is also survived by her brothers: John (Karen) and David (Patti) along with nieces: Katie, Jami (Niko) and Lynsey (Derek); nephews: Jim (Sara-fiancé) and Chris (Danielle), 6 great nieces and 7 great nephews and several loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Diana is proceeded in death by her father Joseph Fetzer.
Diana will be remembered for her radiant soul, zest for life and a megawatt smile to all that new her. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, July 16th from 4:30pm-8:30pm at Kilauea Military Camp Lehua Room in the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, a Go Fund Me has been set up in Joel and Ariana’s name at the following: https://gofund.me/930ced91