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Barbara Listerman Kelsey

Profile Updated: April 15, 2023
Residing In:
Northville, MI USA
Spouse/Partner - wedding date:
Ken Kelsey RHS 59 April 28, 1962
Current Occupation:
Promotional Products - partner KelseyPromo celebrating 50 years in business 1973 - 2023
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Children:
Janice Erickson, born 1964, husband Alan, she sells Promotional Products with us;
Karen Henry, More…born 1965, husband Rod, Karen retired 4th grade teacher in Chelsea, MI .
Grandchildren:

Camille Henry Clark (1991) ,Bread & Pastry Chef, married in 2019 to Walter Glenn Clark , .
Great Grandson Rhodri Clark - born July, 2021
Alexander Henry (1993) has earned his Eagle Scout rank. He is now also working as a dance instructor in the Los Angeles area..
Alicia Erickson (1998), Graduated from MSU! Working as an historical Interpreter on Mackinaw Island
Andrew Erickson (2001)Graduated Northern Michigan University He received his Eagle Scout ranking in 2019. Will be research work in Iowa!

About My Career:

We started our own Promotional Products (Advertising Specialties) business in 1973 and have had 4 different offices in Livonia over the first 30 years. In 1983 we were the first promotional products sales office of our size in the country to computerize our order processing and accounting system. In 2002 we closed the office and joined Bankers Advertising Company in Iowa, selling from our home. We have no plans to retire completely, however we do enjoy spending more time with our grandchildren now and traveling as much as possible.

Redford Memories:

Besides meeting my best friend and future husband at Redford one of my best memories is that of being in "Rebel Without a Cause" our Senior Play. That was the best time with many good memories. I hope that many of our castmates will be attending the reunion.

What grade school(s) did you go to?

K - 5b Vetal and 5a - 8 Edison

College (w/degrees):

Michigan State University

Family/Travels/Events:

We have traveled throughout Europe many times. We even bought a BMW in Munich Germany and drove it down through Italy back up through France and Switzerland to Frankfort for shipping back to the US in '83. We have been to England, France, Portugal, Germany and Switzerland 2 or more times and to Holland, Brussels, Wales and Scotland. Each trip always starts or ends in England.
We have also been to Hong Kong and Beijing China in 1986 just after the country opened up to visitors.
We have also been on several Caribbean Cruses, several trips to Mexico (once we were there during an earthquake that our children slept through) and Hawaii. Some of the trips were actually for business, on some we had our girls with us and others with friends.
The most recent trip abroad was in 2004 with friends where we traded our time shares for ones near Paris and another week in London. While in France we visited the Normandy Coast just after the 60th anniversary celebration of the WWII battles. That was a awesome. We took the train from Paris to London which was a fantastic adventure.

States/Countries: (where have you lived?)

We have lived in Redford Twp., Livonia, two different homes and now since 1986 in Farmington Hills (with a Northville address).

Do you spend part of the year at another address?

We own Marriott Time Shares and enjoy several weeks each year at different venues. Its fun not having to go to the same place every year, although our favorite site is Hilton Head SC.

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Hi Jeff, Hope you have a wonderful day tomorrow to celebrate your Birthday. "Happy Birthday"!

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Hope you are having a wonderful day Merilyn, Happy Birthday!

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Apr 25, 2019 at 8:33 PM

Anne and I always sat next to each other when we were put into alphabetical order.  She was always cheerful and full of great ides, She will be missed.! 

If you have time to read her full obituary you will see what a full life she made for herself and her family.

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Our Granddaughter Camille Henry a Freshman at MSU with Papa Ken in 2009
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Our Granddaughter Camille Henry a Freshman at MSU with Papa Ken in 2009
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Alicia Erickson age 11 before hair cut in 2009
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Andrew Erickson 9 in 4th grade and Alicia Erickson 11 in 6th grade in .2009