Kenneth E. Kenny Owens
November 2, 2018
Kenneth E. "Kenny" Owens
88, passed away Friday, November 2, 2018. Viewing beginning at 6 p.m. with Rosary following at 7 p.m., Thursday, November 8; Funeral Mass, 10 a.m., Friday, November 9, all at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Kenny worked 32 years in sales and management with the Prudential Life Insurance Company. He was a member of the St. Paul, Kansas American Legion Post #116 for over 64 years, delivered blood for the American Red Cross for 13 years, a 34-year member of the Serra Club, and board member of Villa Maria Retirement Home in Mulvane for 27 years. Preceded in death by parents, Albert "Ab" and Genevieve; brothers, Richard and John; sister, Alberta, and daughter, Mary. Survivors: wife, Doris Owens; daughters, Sister Patty Owens, ASC, Teresa “Terri” (Dick) Coutee, Emily (Dr. Kent) Baalman; grandchildren, Richard (Lindsay) Coutee, Brian Coutee, Dr. Nichole (Matthew) Riddel, Dr. Jacob (Amber) Baalman and Lauren, RN (Zach) Plummer; great-grandchildren, Brier, Adrian, Avery, Gabriella, Lydia, Braeden, McKenna, Lincoln, and Jameson. Memorials established with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 645 N. 119th St. W., Wichita, KS 67235 and Center of Hope, 400 N. Emporia St., Wichita, KS 67202. Downing & Lahey Mortuary West. Share tributes online at www.dlwichita.com
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So sorry to hear of his passing. Prayers for peace and comfort to the family.
Doris, Sister Pat, Terri and Emily, We were so sorry to hear of Kenneys passing. I know how much you will all miss him and my heart goes out to you all. My most vivid memory of Kenny, of course, there were many but was when we were all in your basement watching the Beatles debut on the Ed Sullivan show. I dont remember all of his and Dads comments but they didnt understand why their hair had to be that long. He was a good man, husband and father and we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers and sending big hugs.
Kenny was one of the best neighbors we have had over the years. He was always cheerful, always full of great stories, but most of all truly concerned about each and everyone on the block. He and Doris were a great addition to our block. He will be sorely missed – but I have no doubt is rejoicing in his new freedom with his Lord.
Terri, Patty, Emily: Your dad was really a wonderful man who knew what he was about in this world. Doris, He always had great pride in his wife and daughters, and no doubt his grands and extended family felt this, too. I cherish the memories but also thinking of all of you. He is sleeping in peace now, with his Lord. We pray for your peace, too.
Our thoughts and prayers to the Owens family during their time of loss. Kenny was a great man who will be missed by many.
Doris and family: I am so sorry for your loss of Kenny. We met him and Doris after we moved here from St. Paul. He was such a happy guy and we enjoyed being around him.
After My Ken passed away we didnt see him very often. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I will be unable to attend his service as I will be out of town.
Dear Doris, Patty, Terri, Emily and families,
Gabriele and I extend our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathy. I have known Kenny since I can remember. He helped my mom and Dad move to Colorado Springs when I was 4 years old, and my family always shared lots of laughs when we would travel to Wichita or Kenny and Doris would travel to Colorado Springs. I remember one time when Kenny, my father and I were fishing for trout at Antero reservoir. Kenny has his line tangled and my father said, ‘Kyle, straighten out Mr. Owens line, ‘ while he continued fishing. Kenny felt sorry for me and we had a good laugh about it later. He touched many lives and will be remembered fondly.
Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of grief.
Rest Kenneth, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.
Thank you for your service to this nation.
Thank you Kenny for your warm expressions of friendship, always admired your love for your family and the ways you cherished the people around you. Know of my prayers for you Doris and for your family. Peace and love.
Ken was a great neighbor. Will miss our talks on his back porch and helping him around there home. Thank you Ken and Doris and his girls for allowing me to be a part of your life.
love you all,
jim and joyce harrold
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.