Age 77, passed away at his home February 6, 2015 surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with Parkinson's which he fought for five years. Ken was a decorated veteran serving in both the Korean and Vietnam wars early in his military career. He was commissioned in the Air Force in 1962 and stationed at Shaw AFB where he flew in the B-66 Squadron. He was a navigator and Electronic Warfare Officer in the B-52 in Vietnam. Stationed in Amarillo, Homestead, Grand Forks and Wright Patterson AFB, Dayton Ohio where he retired in 1979 and after went into private industry for another twenty years. Ken earned his electrical engineering degree at AFIT WPAFB; Dayton, Ohio. He married his loving wife Trina Cruz in 1963. They had two daughters of which he was very proud. Traveling and playing golf for many years was his passion after retirement. Ken was a simple, unassuming and giving man. Everything he did was done with precision and skill living his life with honor and dignity until the very end. He is survived by his wife, Trina, of 52 years; and his daughters, Tinley (Michel) and Debra (Tom). Visitation will take place at FRENCH-Lomas Chapel on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 from 5:00-7:00 pm. A private funeral will follow. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project, .
Visitation Details
Tuesday, February 10th, 2015, 5:00pm, FRENCH - Lomas