Kenneth Edwards obituary: Kenneth Edwards's Obituary, Dove Topeka
In Memory Of
Kenneth Lee Edwards
1929 - 2019
In Memory Of
Kenneth Lee Edwards
1929 - 2019
Ken was born December 18, 1929 in Paradise, KS, the son of Warren and Violet (Kirkpatrick) Edwards. He graduated from Atchison High School and attended Baker University.
He served in the U.S. Navy.
He retired from Southwestern Bell in 1985 after 37 years.
He was an avid handball, racket ball, tennis and golfer. He loved water and snow skiing.
Ken and Jo enjoyed many motorcycle trips to the east coast.
Ken married Jo Jansen on April 2, 1950. His wife of 69 years survives. Other survivors include their children, Craig (Lydia) Edwards, Falls Church, VA, Jill (Bill) Wildprett, Gig Harbor, WA, Jeff (Sheryl) Edwards, Topeka; and twin sister, Katherine Heathman, Tucson, AZ. Kenneth L. Edwards, 89, Topeka, passed away Monday, September 2, 2019 at Midland Hospice House.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 6, 2019 at Grace Point Church. Private family inurnment will be at a later date. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service.
Dove Southwest Chapel is assisting with arrangements.
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Ken was born December 18, 1929 in Paradise, KS, the son of Warren and Violet (Kirkpatrick) Edwards. He graduated from Atchison High School and attended Baker University.
He served in the U.S. Navy.
He retired from Southwestern Bell in 1985 after 37 years.
He was an avid handball, racket ball, tennis and golfer. He loved water and snow skiing.
Ken and Jo enjoyed many motorcycle trips to the east coast.
Ken married Jo Jansen on April 2, 1950. His wife of 69 years survives. Other survivors include their children, Craig (Lydia) Edwards, Falls Church, VA, Jill (Bill) Wildprett, Gig Harbor, WA, Jeff (Sheryl) Edwards, Topeka; and twin sister, Katherine Heathman, Tucson, AZ. Kenneth L. Edwards, 89, Topeka, passed away Monday, September 2, 2019 at Midland Hospice House.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 6, 2019 at Grace Point Church. Private family inurnment will be at a later date. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service.
Dove Southwest Chapel is assisting with arrangements.
To leave a special message for the family online, click the Share Memories button above.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Friday, September 6, 2019 from 10:00am to 11:00am
Grace Point Chuch
Memorial Service
Friday, September 6, 2019 at 11:00am
Grace Point Church
Southwest Chapel (785-272-9797) is assisting the family
Southwest Chapel (785-272-9797) is assisting the family