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April 6, 2004 – October 24, 2026 With heavy hearts ad unimaginable sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved Kelby Craig Gerber, whose life was tragically cut short on October 24, 2026, at just 22 years old. Kelby was born in Moab, UT, on April 6, 2004, to Danalee Welch O’Donnal & Jason Gerber.

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