Kelly G. Stearns, 58, of Rhame, ND, passed away on December 25, 2013 at the Cape Coral Hospital in Cape Coral, FL.
Funeral Services for Kelly will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2014 at the Bowman Lutheran Church in Bowman. Pastor Charles Swanson will officiate with burial to follow at a later date in the Bowman Cemetery.
Kelly Glen Stearns died suddenly Christmas morning in Fort Meyers, Florida.

Kelly was born on August 21, 1955 in Bowman, N.D. to Donald and Donna (Olson) Stearns.

Kelly graduated from Bowman High School in 1973 and the Oklahoma School of Horse Shoeing in 1977.

Kelly married Susie Lowe on May 23, 1975. They made their home on the IOU ranch where they raised cattle and quarter horses. He enjoyed rodeo and was an avid roper. One the his highlights was qualifying a gelding to the World Quarter Horse Show in Oklahoma. He was active in the Area Youth rodeo, Bethany Lutheran Church, the AQHA and a lifetime member of the Western SD Buckaroo's. Their ranch qualified for Heritage Ranch Horse Breeders program.

Kelly was a pilot for many years, owning an Aronca Champ and a Cessna 150.

Susie and Kelly enjoyed spending their winters in Florida. This was their 5th year at Pine Island.

Kelly enjoyed his nieces and nephews and left many memories for them. He especially enjoyed the time spent with his heart grandchildren.

Kelly is survived by his wife Susie and dogs Zena and Rowdy. Brothers: Larry (Pat) Pierre, SD, Jerry (Deb), Bismarck, ND, Jay (Cathy) Carrolton, Texas. Sisters: Gayle (Bill) McCoy, Fairbanks, Alaska, Lisa (Jesus) Stearns-Migoni, Big Bear City, CA. Sisters in law: Pam (Don) Hestekin, Rhame, ND, Jeanne (Joel) Hartert, Black River Falls, Wisc. Nieces and Nephews: Travis Stearns, Jamie Stearns, Justin Stearns, Mindy Sivage. Mike Stearns, Erin Stearns, Jenna Stearns, Leanne Stearns, Eric Hestekin, Chad Hestekin, Adam Hestekin, Paige Hartert, Alec Hartert. And heart grandkids: Kenzie & Teagan Homelvig. Lane, Beau, Amy, Sarah Jeffers, Cashae McGee and their parents.

Kelly was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and sister Deb Stearns.

Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Services in charge of the arrangements.