Kelli Kay (Bowden) Stephenson, 37, passed away Sept. 8, 2006, as the result of a motorcycle accident.

Kelli leaves behind her beloved sons, Kyler Michnal of Kalispell, and T.J. and Andrew Stephenson of Spokane; her beloved father and stepmother, Art and Kelli Bowden; her mother and stepfather, Carole and Brian Clarke of Elk Grove, Calif.; and beloved brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Emily Bowden, and two nephews, Torin and Colin, all of Evergreen.

Kelli was born on Jan. 17, 1969, in Sacramento, Calif., and moved to Kalispell at 3 years old. She graduated from Flathead High School in 1987.

Kelli was a wonderful daughter, mother, sister and friend. She was a dedicated and hard worker, and yet she was very much a free spirit, full of laughter and quick to offer a smile. For all of us who knew and loved Kelli, she left an everlasting impression.

In spite of the short time Kelli had with us, her life was full and she loved to live life to the fullest.

A small memorial will be held for the immediate family at a later date.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, an account has been established for Kelli's three sons at the Whitefish Credit Union in Whitefish.