Kenneth Auchterlonie
July 2, 1920 ~ February 24, 2015
Kenneth Auchterlonie, 94, World War II veteran and retired Cessna employee, went to his heavenly home on February 24, 2015. Kenneth was born in Cambuslang, Scotland, on July 2, 1920, the sixth and youngest child of Hugh and Jeanie Auchterlonie. Hugh immigrated in 1920 to the United States and went to work for the Santa Fe Railroad when Kenneth was a “wee babe”. Kens mother followed with all six children, landing at Ellis Island in 1922. Ken graduated from North High School in 1940 and served in the Coast Guard during World War II from 1942-1946 in the Atlantic and Asiatic Pacific Theatres. He married Jean Metz in 1947 and they had one child, William Kenneth, in 1953. Ken retired from Cessna Aircraft after 30 plus years and spent the next six years in security at Wichita Mid-Continent Airport. He attended St. John Episcopal Church with his family for many, many years and enjoyed golf, bowling and dancing. Ken was a gentle, kind, humble man who quietly enjoyed his home and family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh and Jeanie; brothers, Hugh (Jacqueline), William, Carl (Lois), and sisters, Elizabeth Konvalin (Gilbert) and Margaret Marstellar (Stanley). Ken is survived by his son, William Kenneth Auchterlonie (Laura) of Wichita; sister-in-law, Verda Stephens (Willie); grandchildren, Scott Auchterlonie (Amanda) of Wichita, Lisa Bueno (Fernando) of Burbank, CA, Kyle Auchterlonie and Sally Auchterlonie both of Wichita; great-grandchildren, Chloe Yocky, James and Seth Auchterlonie, and numerous beloved nieces and nephews. Visitation with the family, 5-8 p.m., Friday, February 27, Downing Lahey Mortuary West. Funeral Service, 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 28, Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 8021 W. 21st St. N., Wichita, KS 67212. Committal Service, will follow at 1 p.m., at Wichita Park Cemetery. A memorial has been established with Good Shepherd Episcopal Church.
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Fair winds and following seas sailor. “Boatswain… Standby to pipe the side… Shipmate’s going Ashore…” Thank you Kenneth for your service to this nation. U.S. Coast Guard, WWII.