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Rosemary Kenyon

February 4, 1933 — October 15, 2019

Rosemary Kenyon

Rosemary Kenyon 86, of Plainwell, MI, passed away in the presence of Love at Stanford Lodge on October 15, 2019. Rosemary Luwan Allen Russell Kenyon born February 4, 1933, was the third of eight children born to parents Lester James Allen & Olive Adelle Allen (Teale). Rosemary was preceded in death by siblings Ila, Lester, Richard, and Jim. She is proceeded in death by siblings Harley, Linda, & Connie. Rosemary was born in her home in Claire County Michigan. She met her first husband Floyd Russell early in high school while working at the Dairy Bar. After completing high school they married and soon moved to Kalamazoo. “Rusty” & Rosemary had three children Dean, Mike, & Kathy. Floyd Russell preceded Rosemary in death at a young age. After moving to Kalamazoo Rosemary started working for Michigan Bell Telephone Company as an operator. She continued to advance her positions at Michigan Bell & eventually worked as a Manager while also acting as Union President & organizing strikes. Rosemary retired after a long successful career and met her second husband Marshall Kenyon. They soon married & began their retired life together full of adventures. They loved being secluded in the woods at home, taking long drives, vacationing in Florida, & entertaining family. She cherished all the time spent with her grandchildren Tate, Josh, Michael, Meagan, Alexander, & Meredith & her great-grandchildren Kade, Bowen, Monroe, Abraham, Blake, Brittany, & Darby. In 2016 Rosemary moved into William Cripse & then into Stanford Lodge her most recent earthly home. She made friends everywhere she went with her sense of humor & listening ear. She has a home in all of our hearts… A family memorial has taken place. Contributions can be made to Christian Neighbors in Plainwell. The family is being assisted by the McCowen & Secord Funeral Homes, Marsshall-Gren Chapel, 120 S. Woodhams, Plainwell, MI 269-685-5881.
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