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Henry Kelman Obituary

Henry Joseph Kelman Henry Joseph Kelman of Forest Knolls, California died Saturday April 13th 2013 in his home with his family after a long fight against Muscular Dystrophy at age 62. Born in San Francisco, California on July 13th 1950 to Ben and Ann Kelman, Henry was an exceptional cabinet maker, carpenter and businessman. Henry opened his own artisan custom cabinet shop, Kitchen Cabinet Company, in 1973 in on Belvedere street in San Rafael, California. With his incredible attention to detail and extraordinary talent, Henry's business prospered. Henry went on to expand his company and founded Kelman Industries in 1983 then Benchmark Fixture Corporation in 1986 in Richmond, CA. There, Henry joined Richmond Rotary Club in 1977 and remained an active, prominent member until his passing. Henry was a remarkable man who enjoyed stamp collecting, water skiing, and football. Henry is survived by his wife, Kathleen, his son Benjamin and his daughters Caroline and Elizabeth; his brother Joseph and his wife Cindy, and their two daughters Linda and Mary. Henry's absence will be deeply felt by his family and community in the Bay Area. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM at La Strada Restaurant in San Pablo, CA on Saturday, May 11th 2013. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Published by Marin Independent Journal on May 7, 2013.
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As your heart was with our family at the time of our lost. My Mom Ellen Johnson. So are ours with you. Hank was always so good to my mother. She loved you all. My God bless Hank and all the family.

Linda Johnson//Connell

May 9, 2013

To all the Kelman Family,
I dredded this moment in life because, I knew Hank was living with his illness. Like I was with Frank I am with Hank, Broken hearted. What a wonderful Obit! It couldnt describe this wonderful human being any better. Helping Hank get the cabinet shop going with Frank and Duncan were some of the best times of my life. Building houses for him was a pleasure and an honor I loved Hank like my own brother. He was a sensational friend. I was proud to be his inlaw.How many people can say their brother inlaw took them on their honeymoon with them? I'm missing him more and more with each passing moment of time. I can only pray, hope and work at the chance to meet up with him again. You all have my deepest condolences. Wait for me in heaven Hank. I'll be right behind you shortly!

Joey Tanzi

May 9, 2013

Miss you, buddy <3

Caroline Kelman

May 7, 2013

Condolences to the Kelman family. May you have peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

May 7, 2013

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