Kelli Lorraine Hardwick

The family of Kelli Hardwick of Apache Junction, Arizona is sad to announce her passing on August 21, 2026; peacefully at home at the age of 68 after a brief illness. Born in Astoria, Oregon to Bobby Herrin and Esther Herrin (Jacob) on September 2, 1957. When she was 2 years old her family later settled in Longview, Washington and she was joined by two sisters Debbie Coates (Herrin) and Brenda Shaneck (Herrin). She attended school in Kelso, WA starting from Kindergartner all the way to high school and graduating in 1975. Some exciting activities she enjoyed before graduation was R.O.T.C and several sky diving excursions. After graduation she married Michael Hardwick and welcomed their son, Jeffery Hardwick in March of 1980 and their daughter Randi Liller (Hardwick) in December of 1982. Kelli enjoyed cooking good food, traveling, camping, taking cruises and sunning on a beach. She also loved to spend any time she could with family. It also brought her joy to donate food to the BCC Church in Mesa, AZ. She had many jobs throughout her life before finding a career as an Emergency Department Technician for 14 years. Kelli is proceeded in death by her Father, Bobby Herrin. Those who will miss her the most are her Son, Jeffery Hardwick and her Daughter, Randi Liller (Hardwick). Her Granddaughter, Shayne Liller. Her Mother Esther Herrin (Jacob) and her Sisters, Debbie Coates (Herrin) and Brenda Shaneck (Herrin). As well as several nieces and nephews and cousins. Thank you to the community at Sun Valley Park for their kindness and generosity to the family during this hard time.