The Nobles Family
KELSEY NOBLES
July 30th, 2000 – April 23, 2019
Kelsey Nobles enlisted with the U.S. Navy in October of 2018. She was shipped off to attend Navy boot camp on March 6, 2019. Kelsey was a week and a half from graduating boot camp as a Seaman Recruit. She passed away of cardiac arrest on April 23, 2019 while performing her last physical fitness test.
Kelsey had a love for music, dance and helping people in general.
As a 2018 honor graduate of Baker High School, she was a member of the Key Club, Junior Civitan Club and the President of the National Technical Honor Society. She also worked at Sonny’s BBQ while attending high school.
Her dreams were to join the Navy in order to fulfill her educational goal of becoming a pediatrician.
Kelsey had a wonderful, determined and giving heart and soul. She loved going to the beach, hanging out with friends, and sleeping.
Notable News Articles
Navy Times: Autopsy reports reveal why two recruits died at boot camp
ABC News: Young Navy recruit dies suddenly, marking 2nd boot camp death since February
Military.com: Navy Recruit Dies After Collapsing During Fitness Test at Great Lakes
CBS News: Navy recruit is second woman to die at Illinois boot camp in 2 months