About Kelly

Who was Kelly? Kelly was a cherished daughter, a caring sister, a compassionate friend and a beloved wife. However, there are so many more things that come to mind to those who knew and loved her - like a big-time Michigan Football fan, a great cook and a huge animal lover.



Given that, we thought it only fitting that we create a section of the site as a tribute to who she was and what she taught us.

The first section, Chris and Kelly’s Story, is a synopsis of Chris and Kelly’s life together. This section details how they met and some of the major highlights of their 12+ years together. In addition, you will find an excerpt from the forthcoming book, “Whatever It Takes,” that Kelly started writing during her illness and Chris is now attempting to complete. With a little luck, this book will be completed and published by this time next year.

The second section, Favorite Memories, is a collection of tributes written by some of Kelly’s closest friends and family members. Each tribute is wonderfully written and unique in its own way, just like the people who wrote them.

As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. You will see Kelly’s past come to life in the Picture Gallery, a pictorial representation of who Kelly was and what she meant to us. As her visible presence is the thing we miss the most, we thought we would share with you some of our favorite shots.

Finally, the Kelly Can section is a portal to the world of an inspirational children’s book character named Kelly Can who is based on the real life Kelly.

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