Brian John Kelley, 25, formerly of Avon, SD, passed away at his home in Federal Heights, Colorado on Thursday, April 3, 2014.

Brian was born on December 18, 1988 in Rosebud, SD, during a blizzard, a fact his family liked to joke often with him about. A long-time resident of the area, Brian attended school in Springfield and Tyndall, SD, before graduating from Avon High School.

As a student, Brian excelled in subjects like math and technology. After high school, Brian attended the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in Rapid City, SD, where he earned his bachelor's degree in Computer Science in May, 2012. After college, he took a position as a Software Engineer with Sencore in Sioux Falls, SD. Recently, he had taken an advancement opportunity with EchoStar and moved to the Denver, CO area. Outside of work, he also enjoyed designing programs and learning about new things.

Brian will be fondly remembered for his incredible sense of humor, and for his ability to lighten the mood. As a young child, he earned the nickname "Trout" for his love of the water, growing up along the Missouri River. He enjoyed music and cherished his time as a band member with his close friends. He also liked to skateboard and play video games with friends.

Brian is preceded in death by his mother, Linda (Kirby) Kelley; sister Shauna Marie Kelley; grandparents Charles and Helen Kelley; grandfather Leo Kirby, and numerous members of his extended family.

Brian is survived by his father Charles Kelley, of Avon; sister Colleen and husband Jim Wright, of Yankton; sister Kathleen, of Iowa City, IA; sister Bridget and fiancé Taylor Hallman, of Burnsville, MN; brothers Charles W. and Andrew Kelley, both of Avon, SD; and grandmother Elizabeth Kirby, of Battle Creek, NE.

He will be greatly missed.