In Loving Memory of Kelly Anne Severson (Crowley)

Born July 21, 1972 – Died December 29, 2021

Kelly Anne Severson’s life was cut short at 49 years of age. Kelly died from COVID complications on December 29, 2021, at St. John’s Hospital in Maplewood, MN while her husband, Shawn Severson, and her sister, Tricia Tempel held her hands. She was born on July 21, 1972, in St. Paul, MN and was adopted as an infant by her loving parents Patrick and Joan Crowley.

Kelly was a graduate of Hill Murray High School class of 1990 and has been lifelong friends with many of her classmates. She loved children and was a nanny for much of her life before having children of her own. She graduated from Aveda Institute, was a licensed cosmetologist, and worked at Danabri Day Spa for 15 years where she made many dear friends. Kelly married the love of her life, Shawn Severson, on August 20, 2010. Kelly’s dream of being a mom came true when they had a son, Drake, and twin daughters, Arabella and Camille. Kelly enjoyed cooking, gardening, crafting, biking, outdoor activities, napping, and snuggling her children. She was a Vikings fan and loved spending time with her immediate and extended family. Some of her and her family’s fondest memories were spending time together at her parent’s cabin on Sylvan Lake in the Brainerd Lakes Area where they had many family friends. Kelly was a devoted mom to her young children and cherished every moment with them. She was active in her children’s school, Taylors Falls Elementary, and made many close friendships there. She was dedicated in supporting her children, driving them to soccer, dance, swimming, lacrosse, football, hockey, and every other sport and activity in which they were involved. She was her children’s biggest fan and also gave the loudest cheers for all of the other kids on the team. Kelly was a “Hockey Mom” to all of her hockey family in the Chisago Lakes Hockey Association.

We cannot begin to express our gratitude for the outpouring of love, support, and generosity that has blessed our grieving families and provided much-needed comfort during this dark time. Hand-delivered meals nourished bodies and hearts. Donations helped ease immense financial burdens. Angels’ wings on hockey helmets honored love and community. Calls and cards grieved alongside us, ensuring us that we are not alone and that Kelly will always be remembered and loved by those who were privileged to know her.

The first celebration of Kelly’s life will be held on Sunday, March 20th, at Trinity Lutheran Church 1325 Newell Ave, Lindstrom, MN 55045, 2:00 to 4:00 pm Visitation, 4:00 to 5:00 pm Service. The service will also be available via livestream at https://youtu.be/zE7T1Es80ow   There will be a luncheon after the service.

A second celebration of Kelly’s life will take place on Sunday, April 3rd, at Rudy’s Event Center 4940 Highway 61 White Bear Lake, MN 55110,1:00 to 4:00 pm. A brief remembrance service will be held at 2:00 pm.

The Reverend Colleen Woodley, a dear longtime friend of Kelly and the Crowley family, will officiate at both services.

Kelly was preceded in death by grandparents John and Geraldine Crowley and Lyle and Ruth Wellner. Survived by husband Shawn, and children Drake (age 10), Arabella (age 7), and Camille (age 7), parents Patrick and Joan Crowley, sister Tricia Tempel (Michael), father and mother-in-law Sheldon and Sylvia Severson, sisters-in-law Shirleen Ekstrum (Tom), Sarah McLellan (Mike), brother-in-law Scott Severson (Tonya), and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Kelly was a beautiful gift to us from God. She is deeply missed, loved, and will live forever in our hearts.