Marty Brallier and Queen Elizabeth Both Have Kenya Roots

September 9, 2022 Russ Kaspar Local News Comments Off on Marty Brallier and Queen Elizabeth Both Have Kenya Roots

Marty Brallier, a Wesley Manor Resident, enjoys a special time with her daughter, Susan Kaspar in downtown Frankfort.  The two ladies are wearing favorite hats as a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II from “across the pond”.

Marty is the same age as the Queen (96) and spent 10 years in the British Colony of Kenya in the 1950’s and early 1960’s.  Marty and her husband Cal did missionary work in the Kenya education system for 10 years and met the Queen Mother during her visit to Kenya in 1959.

Marty Brallier, 96, with daughter Susan Kaspar in downtown Frankfort

As missionaries, Cal and Marty were invited to Nairobi in 1959 and were privileged to shake the Queen Mother’s hand.

Susan Kaspar, her sister Carol Griffin and brothers Steve and Michael were all born in Kenya.   Susan left Kenya Africa when she was 6 years old. Susan returned to Kenya in January 2012 when she climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds with 47 other Christian women to fight human trafficking.

Cal and Marty Brallier serving as missionaries in Kenya, complete with beautiful hat. Photo taken at the Queen Mother’s Garden Party in Kenya. Cal and Marty received an invitation to attend.
Marty Brallier spent 10 years in Kenya and met the Queen Mother in 1959.
The Queen Mother on her 1959 visit to Nairobi, Kenya. Photo by Cal Brallier

 

Elizabeth slept a princess and woke up in Kenya a queen.  Video:




Picture of Queen Mother’s 1959 visit to Kenya, CLICK HERE

https://g.co/arts/Dg6aD12aZ2D3F6bEA

Marty and daughter Susan Kaspar with Lindsay Poxon, owner of The Main Street Bar and Grill. Susan and Marty enjoy a special lunch at one of Frankfort’s locally owned restaurants.
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