Pasadena Star-News Feb 19-21, 2009
KENNON-Ralph Crawford Kennon, was born April 30, 1924 in Des Moines, Iowa and died February 18, 2009 in Pasadena, California, surrounded by his family. He was pre- deceased by his beloved wife Suzanne Satterlee Kennon November 9, 2008. Mr. and Mrs. Kennon were married 63 years.
Mr. Kennon was a Marine Corp veteran of World War II and served from 1942 through 1945, including as an aviation navigator in the South Pacific. He grew to adulthood in Minneapolis, graduated from Washburn High School, class of 1942, and University of Minnesota, class of 1948, with a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering. Mr. Kennon worked as a Chemical Engineer with C.F. Braun & Co. of Alhambra, California for more than thirty years, retiring in 1985. During his long and productive professional life, Mr. Kennon designed and supervised the construction of petrochemical processing plants around the world.
He and his family lived in Minnesota, Louisiana and Rome, Italy before settling in Altadena, California where they lived for more than 50 years. Mr. Kennon was an avid bridge player, golfer and lawn bowler as well as a long time supporter and lover of Eaton Canyon.
He will be deeply missed by his family, neighbors and numerous friend.
KENNON-Ralph Crawford Kennon, was born April 30, 1924 in Des Moines, Iowa and died February 18, 2009 in Pasadena, California, surrounded by his family. He was pre- deceased by his beloved wife Suzanne Satterlee Kennon November 9, 2008. Mr. and Mrs. Kennon were married 63 years.
Mr. Kennon was a Marine Corp veteran of World War II and served from 1942 through 1945, including as an aviation navigator in the South Pacific. He grew to adulthood in Minneapolis, graduated from Washburn High School, class of 1942, and University of Minnesota, class of 1948, with a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering. Mr. Kennon worked as a Chemical Engineer with C.F. Braun & Co. of Alhambra, California for more than thirty years, retiring in 1985. During his long and productive professional life, Mr. Kennon designed and supervised the construction of petrochemical processing plants around the world.
He and his family lived in Minnesota, Louisiana and Rome, Italy before settling in Altadena, California where they lived for more than 50 years. Mr. Kennon was an avid bridge player, golfer and lawn bowler as well as a long time supporter and lover of Eaton Canyon.
He will be deeply missed by his family, neighbors and numerous friend.
Pasadena Star-News Feb 19-21, 2009
KENNON-Ralph Crawford Kennon, was born April 30, 1924 in Des Moines, Iowa and died February 18, 2009 in Pasadena, California, surrounded by his family. He was pre- deceased by his beloved wife Suzanne Satterlee Kennon November 9, 2008. Mr. and Mrs. Kennon were married 63 years.
Mr. Kennon was a Marine Corp veteran of World War II and served from 1942 through 1945, including as an aviation navigator in the South Pacific. He grew to adulthood in Minneapolis, graduated from Washburn High School, class of 1942, and University of Minnesota, class of 1948, with a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering. Mr. Kennon worked as a Chemical Engineer with C.F. Braun & Co. of Alhambra, California for more than thirty years, retiring in 1985. During his long and productive professional life, Mr. Kennon designed and supervised the construction of petrochemical processing plants around the world.
He and his family lived in Minnesota, Louisiana and Rome, Italy before settling in Altadena, California where they lived for more than 50 years. Mr. Kennon was an avid bridge player, golfer and lawn bowler as well as a long time supporter and lover of Eaton Canyon.
He will be deeply missed by his family, neighbors and numerous friend.
KENNON-Ralph Crawford Kennon, was born April 30, 1924 in Des Moines, Iowa and died February 18, 2009 in Pasadena, California, surrounded by his family. He was pre- deceased by his beloved wife Suzanne Satterlee Kennon November 9, 2008. Mr. and Mrs. Kennon were married 63 years.
Mr. Kennon was a Marine Corp veteran of World War II and served from 1942 through 1945, including as an aviation navigator in the South Pacific. He grew to adulthood in Minneapolis, graduated from Washburn High School, class of 1942, and University of Minnesota, class of 1948, with a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering. Mr. Kennon worked as a Chemical Engineer with C.F. Braun & Co. of Alhambra, California for more than thirty years, retiring in 1985. During his long and productive professional life, Mr. Kennon designed and supervised the construction of petrochemical processing plants around the world.
He and his family lived in Minnesota, Louisiana and Rome, Italy before settling in Altadena, California where they lived for more than 50 years. Mr. Kennon was an avid bridge player, golfer and lawn bowler as well as a long time supporter and lover of Eaton Canyon.
He will be deeply missed by his family, neighbors and numerous friend.
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