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Betty Apigian-Kessel
Betty (Serpouhie) Apigian Kessel was born in Pontiac, Mich. Together with her husband, Robert Kessel, she was the proprietor of Woodward Market in Pontiac and has two sons, Bradley and Brant Kessel. She belonged to the St. Sarkis Ladies Guild for 12 years, serving as secretary for many of those years. During the aftermath of the earthquake in Armenia in 1988, the Detroit community selected her to be the English-language secretary and she happily dedicated her efforts to help the earthquake victims. She has a column in the Armenian Weekly entitled “Michigan High Beat.”
Latest posts by Betty Apigian-Kessel (see all)
- Meet the Legendary Margaret Lafian of Detroit - October 3, 2017
- The Lament of the Armenian Lady Farmer: How Green Is My ‘Bardez’ - September 22, 2017
- A Purposeful Visit to Great Lakes National Cemetery (Part II) - August 8, 2017
Thank you for your heartfelt and comforting words. As a saginaw veteran I will rest with Bob one day.I frequently visit and will visit with him next week on my return from a medical appointment at U of M. I will tell him you inspired me to vist with him. I am looking forward to doing so and will consider it an honor.
Very thoughtful and emotional piece. My Mom, Zabel Arakelian as well as an uncle and other relatives are buried there, and it is a comfort to know that their resting place is well cared for, and meaningful.
Your pride and pain are palpable. May the lord walk at your shoulder all the days until you meet your husband again for eternity
Thank you Betty for your very sincere & emotional story. I too as a first generation son born to both parents of victims of the Ottoman autracities hold your thoughts. We thank & pray for Bob’s soul & the souls of all his friends; may they Rest In Peace.