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1984
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2024
Kelsey Fulkerson Obituary
Kelsey attended Manhattan schools and graduated in May 2003 with honors. She continued her education at the University of Kansas and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in film in 2008. In December 2016 she received her Masters of Public Administration from National University in San Jose, CA.
After graduating from KU she moved to Phoenix, AZ and worked in the school system. She returned to the Manhattan area in 2010 and worked for the Kansas Department of Revenue in Topeka, KS. She also worked for Social Services in Kansas City. She moved to San Jose, CA and for the last 10 years has worked for the County of Santa Clara as a Business Intelligence Analyst.
Kelsey loved life and always had smile on her face. She enjoyed meeting new people and trying new things. Some of her favorite things were traveling, camping and spending time with family and friends. She loved watching the Kansas City Chief's, the Royal's and both Kansas State and KU sports.
Kelsey is survived by her parents, Kris and Marilyn Fulkerson, her partner Adam Albers - San Jose CA, her brother Michael Fulkerson (Shea)Minneapolis, MN, her aunts Barb (Bill) Roepe Overland Park, KS, Jo Soderlund - Abilene, KS and Margie Smith - Olathe, KS, her Uncles Kevin Fulkerson - Phoenix, AZ and Charles Grove - Abilene, KS.
Kelsey was preceded in death by her grandparents Kenneth and Helen Fulkerson, Charles and Elizabeth Bottorff, her uncles Mike Moorehead, Rick Soderlund and Mark Smith.
There will be a Celebration of Life for Kelsey on November 23, 2024 at the Blue Hill's Room, 2317 Tuttle Creek Blvd Manhattan, KS at 3:00 pm. Please come and visit with family and friends and share your memories.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Kelsey Fulkerson Memorial Fund through Paypal to [email protected].
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Ray and Terry Matthews
November 24, 2024
Our most heartfelt sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your beautiful Kelsey. May the love and support surrounding you bring you comfort. With our love and prayers, Ray and Terry Matthews
Julie L
November 20, 2024
My deepest condolences to Kelsey´s family. I am Kelsey´s co-worker at Department of Social Services. She was always so kind and pleasant to work with. I will miss her beautiful smile and cheerful spirit.
Somala Delchiaro
November 19, 2024
My condolences to Kelsey's family. I was her coworker here in Santa Clara County. I will miss her cheerful and positive energy here at work.
Ellen Watson
November 12, 2024
So sorry for your loss. I took Kelsey to a concert with my son Casey McCarthy. May her memories be a blessing.
Judi and Jim Nechols
November 11, 2024
So very sorry for your loss, Kris, Marilyn and Mike. Kelsey was a very special person. We hope your wonderful memories help you to get through this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you. Wishing you comfort and support from friends and family.
Susannah Folcik Moore
October 29, 2024
I had the honor and privilege of working with Kelsey here at the Department of Family and Children's Services (DFCS) in Santa Clara County. Kelsey always had a smile on her face, and she was quick with a kind word and offer to help me however she could. I was taken aback to hear of her illness and passing. She was always so vibrant and full of life. My deepest condolences to her loved ones.
Sheri McGathy
October 17, 2024
Marilyn and family, So very sorry for your loss.
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