![]() ![]() But, she was accepted! Aileen's twin sister, Audrey, an animal lover, was also accepted as a pre-veterinary major to Cornell University's Agricultural School. She was extremely tense when the thin envelope arrived on April 1, 1986. It became Aileen's lifelong dream to study at the Cornell Hotel School. Judd's sister-in law, a professor at an all-girl's college, told Aileen about Cornell University's Hotel School. This expansion provided Spacious, Modern 1 and 2 Bedroom OceanFront Suites with Private Patios and Balconies.Īileen always wanted to be "just like Mom". Audrey made room for her new spouse and her rapidly growing number of loyal, repeat guests by constructing the "40 building" in 1976. Audrey and Judd married joyously in 1976. Judd loved boating and NASCAR races and gallantly served our nation in the Coast Guard during World War II stationed in New Smyrna Beach. Audrey persevered with God's care and pressed on, a talented businesswoman and super mom!Īudrey met Watkin Judson Dando at Trinity Lutheran Church, a handsome and well regarded businessman, owner of a local State Farm Insurance office. Many people advised her to sell the motel. Audrey faced running the Tropical Manor on her own with 2 young 3-year-old daughters. Alfred died of a heart attack on Februwhile Alfred and Audrey were attending the wedding of one of Audrey's brothers in Chicago. The twins and all of our guests absolutely adored Polly.ġ972 was heart-breaking. Many of our older guests will remember Polly with her pretty Southern dresses, beautiful blue eyes, and her warm and friendly smile. Sing was brought on board to help Audrey with the children and operate the Tropical Manor. ![]() Alfred and Audrey had a very special pool designed in the shape of a bell and a kiddie pool to provide enjoyment for the twins and our guests. The twins were born on Jwhen "Little Audrey" and Aileen joined the family. Audrey and Alfred's parents and other family members followed the couple to Daytona Beach as well and became well established as electricians, lawyers, and judges.Īudrey and Alfred purchased adjoining property to enlarge the Tropical Manor and provide a wider range of comfortable and affordable accommodations including Charming Garden View Cottages and Oceanview One Bedroom Suites. Audrey made excellent use of her skills as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse to operate the Tropical Manor and welcome its guests. Alfred made Daytona Beach his home base while he continued his career as a pilot for Flying Tiger Airlines commanding stretch DC-8 cargo planes from San Francisco to Hong Kong. They selected Daytona Beach Shores because it was close to all the action in Daytona Beach, but quieter and more family-oriented. They decided in 1956 to purchase Tennessee by the Sea, a small 6-room motel directly on the ocean in Daytona Beach Shores, and renamed it the Tropical Manor. It was such a happy time! Alfred served in the Navy during World War II and had many fond memories from the leaves he had taken in Daytona Beach. Audrey and Alfred Kelleman fell in love with the Daytona Beach area when they honeymooned in Daytona Beach. ![]()
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