Kelton was born in Dallas, TX on 7/19/1950 to Frank Kelton and Marie Reed. He married Beth Fentress in Dallas, TX on 7/12/1975. They were married 27 years and loved each other deeply.
Kelton graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1968, Dallas, TX. He attended The University of Texas at Austin, TX studying architectural design. He learned silversmithing and jewelry design at the Instituto de Allende in San Miguel de Allende in GTO, Mexico. He also attended Northwest College of Art in Poulsbo, WA updating his skills in drawing and practicing airbrush techniques.
Kelton was self-employed as a web-site designer and the owner of exographics.com. His artistry was inspired. He created striking images and unusual designs in computer art, in jewelry, stained-glass, sculpture, and in paintings. Earlier, Bruce worked as a carpenter, home builder and in commercial construction where he loved designing, solving problems, creating and building every kind of structure.
Kelton was passionate about LIFE (Living In Full Enlightenment). He enjoyed preparing food for his family and friends, loved the outdoors, animals, wildlife and wilderness. He enjoyed sci-fi books and movies. He played guitar, studied other instruments, befriended other creative artists and notorious songwriters and performers, both in Texas and here in the Pacific Northwest. He loved music, especially original blues. Bruce Kelton had a huge heart which he used to help and to inspire many people.
Kelton is survived by:
- canine companions: Juno/Juneau, Sitka, and Shotgun
- one brother: Roger (& Linda) Kelton of Colleyville, TX
- two sisters: June Kelton of Grapevine, TX & Emily Kelton of Shoreline, WA
- his mother: Marie Reed of Richland Hills, TX
- two nephews: Kyle Kelton of Colleyville, TX & Max Kelton of Shoreline, WA
- two nieces: Christie Kelton of Colleyville, TX & Karla Kelton of Colleyville, TX
He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Kelton of Dallas, TX and his stepmother, Nan Kelton of Dallas, TX.
A "Celebration of Life" will be held on November 14, 2004 at 1:00 PM at Salisbury Park near the Hood Canal Bridge. If Bruce touched your life and you would like to contribute photos, songs, stories, thoughts, or good wishes to his celebration, please send these to:
C/O "Celebration of Bruce Kelton's life"
PO Box 268
Indianola, WA 98342
~ Beth Kelton
