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Kelly Peyton Warner, beloved wife of Kevin Warner, died June 15, at age 46. Kelly was born in Hood River, Oregon but moved to Portland at age three.

She joined the David Douglas Swim Team when she was five and had a successful career while swimming on the high school team and at the University of Oregon which she attended on a swimming scholarship. She was named to the All-American High School team six times and twice to the big All-American Team. She was awarded the Hayward Scholarship in 1977.

On July 10, 1984, Kelly married Kevin Warner. They resided in Sisters. Kelly worked for Redmond Parr Lumber as a receptionist. She had a passion for travel and loved to plan trips. Her other passion was her love for her animals. Her dogs, Chuck and Dave, and her cat, Hannah, were much loved members of her family.

Kelly is survived by her husband, Kevin; two stepsons, Jason and Blane; her parents, Gene and Barbara Peyton; her sister Debra (Jim) Connor, and aunts, uncles, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her sister, Olympic Gold medalist, Kim Peyton McDonald. She will be sorely missed by Kevin’s large family, his mother, Kathleen and his siblings Kathryn, Dawn, Shannon, Susan, Shawn, Brian, Lisa, Lori and Kristi who all loved her dearly.

The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, at Sisters Community Church at 15220 McKenzie Highway in Sisters.