Kenneth Albert Jewkes, 72, returned peacefully to his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 surrounded by his loving family after a long and courageous battle with heart disease and diabetes.
Born June 6, 1936 in Castle Dale, Utah to Edward Parry and Helen Francis Robinson Jewkes.
Ken was a gifted athlete and excelled in football and wrestling for Murray High School. It was there that he met his sweetheart and love of his life Fern Christensen. They were married December 3, 1954 in the Salt Lake Temple. They were given a miraculous 54 years together - which was a gift beyond expectations due to his many health challenges.
Dad loved to work. He was a master drywall finisher by trade and operated his own company for several decades, teaching many family and friends the art of drywall finishing. He impressed in them the concept of taking pride in a job well done and exemplified honesty and integrity in his business dealings. Ken knew and loved his Savior Jesus Christ and never missed an opportunity to share his testimony with others.
He was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and loved serving as a Stake Missionary and the 20 plus years he spent as an ordinance worker at the Jordan River Temple. His true business in life was people. He loved the association of friends, visiting extended family, serving neighbors, and most of all spending time with his immediate family. He also loved cheering on his beloved BYU Cougars.
Dad was the instigator of many adventures. Fishing, fishing and fishing were at the top of the list. He would go with anyone, anytime, anywhere - especially if he could take along his grandchildren. Dad, it will be our goal as your family to carry on the legacy of faith, miracles, perseverance and love your life has taught us. We are so grateful that you are now free from your mortal life's calling of pain and suffering which taught us all the true importance of life.
Survived by his wife, eight children, 40 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Published in the Deseret News from 2/26/2009 - 2/27/2009.
Born June 6, 1936 in Castle Dale, Utah to Edward Parry and Helen Francis Robinson Jewkes.
Ken was a gifted athlete and excelled in football and wrestling for Murray High School. It was there that he met his sweetheart and love of his life Fern Christensen. They were married December 3, 1954 in the Salt Lake Temple. They were given a miraculous 54 years together - which was a gift beyond expectations due to his many health challenges.
Dad loved to work. He was a master drywall finisher by trade and operated his own company for several decades, teaching many family and friends the art of drywall finishing. He impressed in them the concept of taking pride in a job well done and exemplified honesty and integrity in his business dealings. Ken knew and loved his Savior Jesus Christ and never missed an opportunity to share his testimony with others.
He was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and loved serving as a Stake Missionary and the 20 plus years he spent as an ordinance worker at the Jordan River Temple. His true business in life was people. He loved the association of friends, visiting extended family, serving neighbors, and most of all spending time with his immediate family. He also loved cheering on his beloved BYU Cougars.
Dad was the instigator of many adventures. Fishing, fishing and fishing were at the top of the list. He would go with anyone, anytime, anywhere - especially if he could take along his grandchildren. Dad, it will be our goal as your family to carry on the legacy of faith, miracles, perseverance and love your life has taught us. We are so grateful that you are now free from your mortal life's calling of pain and suffering which taught us all the true importance of life.
Survived by his wife, eight children, 40 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Published in the Deseret News from 2/26/2009 - 2/27/2009.
Kenneth Albert Jewkes, 72, returned peacefully to his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 surrounded by his loving family after a long and courageous battle with heart disease and diabetes.
Born June 6, 1936 in Castle Dale, Utah to Edward Parry and Helen Francis Robinson Jewkes.
Ken was a gifted athlete and excelled in football and wrestling for Murray High School. It was there that he met his sweetheart and love of his life Fern Christensen. They were married December 3, 1954 in the Salt Lake Temple. They were given a miraculous 54 years together - which was a gift beyond expectations due to his many health challenges.
Dad loved to work. He was a master drywall finisher by trade and operated his own company for several decades, teaching many family and friends the art of drywall finishing. He impressed in them the concept of taking pride in a job well done and exemplified honesty and integrity in his business dealings. Ken knew and loved his Savior Jesus Christ and never missed an opportunity to share his testimony with others.
He was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and loved serving as a Stake Missionary and the 20 plus years he spent as an ordinance worker at the Jordan River Temple. His true business in life was people. He loved the association of friends, visiting extended family, serving neighbors, and most of all spending time with his immediate family. He also loved cheering on his beloved BYU Cougars.
Dad was the instigator of many adventures. Fishing, fishing and fishing were at the top of the list. He would go with anyone, anytime, anywhere - especially if he could take along his grandchildren. Dad, it will be our goal as your family to carry on the legacy of faith, miracles, perseverance and love your life has taught us. We are so grateful that you are now free from your mortal life's calling of pain and suffering which taught us all the true importance of life.
Survived by his wife, eight children, 40 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Published in the Deseret News from 2/26/2009 - 2/27/2009.
Born June 6, 1936 in Castle Dale, Utah to Edward Parry and Helen Francis Robinson Jewkes.
Ken was a gifted athlete and excelled in football and wrestling for Murray High School. It was there that he met his sweetheart and love of his life Fern Christensen. They were married December 3, 1954 in the Salt Lake Temple. They were given a miraculous 54 years together - which was a gift beyond expectations due to his many health challenges.
Dad loved to work. He was a master drywall finisher by trade and operated his own company for several decades, teaching many family and friends the art of drywall finishing. He impressed in them the concept of taking pride in a job well done and exemplified honesty and integrity in his business dealings. Ken knew and loved his Savior Jesus Christ and never missed an opportunity to share his testimony with others.
He was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and loved serving as a Stake Missionary and the 20 plus years he spent as an ordinance worker at the Jordan River Temple. His true business in life was people. He loved the association of friends, visiting extended family, serving neighbors, and most of all spending time with his immediate family. He also loved cheering on his beloved BYU Cougars.
Dad was the instigator of many adventures. Fishing, fishing and fishing were at the top of the list. He would go with anyone, anytime, anywhere - especially if he could take along his grandchildren. Dad, it will be our goal as your family to carry on the legacy of faith, miracles, perseverance and love your life has taught us. We are so grateful that you are now free from your mortal life's calling of pain and suffering which taught us all the true importance of life.
Survived by his wife, eight children, 40 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Published in the Deseret News from 2/26/2009 - 2/27/2009.
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