VETERAN
US AIR FORCE
WORLD WAR II
KOREA
VIETNAM
Early Life: Kenneth was born December 23, 1919, to Jesse Henry and Leila Brady Nix, in the pioneer farmhouse of his grandparents, Lindsay Anderson and Ellen Catherine Anderson Brady. He grew up in Sandy, Utah, graduating from Jordan High School in 1937.
Life's Work/Service/Interests: Kenneth was inducted into the United States Army on February 12, 1942. He married his sweetheart, Ruth Margaret Carlson, in a secret ceremony on August 28, 1942, a month before reporting to Officer Candidate School. He spent an honorable career serving his country, among other assignments, in Washington, D.C. (World War II), Châteauroux, France (Korean War), Nouasseur, Morocco, and Brigham Young University AFROTC (Vietnam War). Notable military accomplishments include the demonstration of British radar technology to the War Department and the first successful Army application of mobile radio with tactical aircraft. After his retirement in 1966, Kenneth developed and then taught the Junior ROTC program at Provo High School for nine years, reluctantly leaving his beloved cadets and the Junior Class to care for Ruth until her death on November 14, 1975. Kenneth remarried on January 22, 1977, to Patricia Patterson, sharing the next 40 years with her. He was active in the American Legion, serving as Commander in Orem, Utah, for many years. He personally organized an honor guard for deceased veterans and participated in over 2000 graveside ceremonies. He will be remembered as a true example of Christ-like charity and service. Throughout his life, he shared his time, love, and resources with those less blessed, calling everyone his friend and bringing his wonderful smile and sense of humor into the lives of all those he touched. Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth Jesse Nix, USAF, (Retired) passed away peacefully in Lehi, Utah, in the presence of his loving family on March 17, 2017.
Survived By: His wife, Patricia Patterson Nix, of Orem, UT; his three children: Kenneth Carl (Myrna) Nix, of Lehi, UT; Bryan Jesse (Faye) Nix, of Woodbridge, VA; and Suzanne Nix Fisher, of Salt Lake City, UT; and three stepchildren: Zina Rae Engebretsen, of Pasadena, CA; Mark Eric (Lily) Engebretsen, of Fort Mill, SC; and Kjell Paul (Rebecca) Engebretsen, of Provo, UT; as well as 18 grandchildren and 17 step-grandchildren.
Preceded In Death By:
Services: Sharon Park 3rd Ward
Burial: Sandy City Cemetery
Original Obituary Published By:
© Daily Herald | Provo, UT | 22 March 2017
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
US AIR FORCE
WORLD WAR II
KOREA
VIETNAM
Early Life: Kenneth was born December 23, 1919, to Jesse Henry and Leila Brady Nix, in the pioneer farmhouse of his grandparents, Lindsay Anderson and Ellen Catherine Anderson Brady. He grew up in Sandy, Utah, graduating from Jordan High School in 1937.
Life's Work/Service/Interests: Kenneth was inducted into the United States Army on February 12, 1942. He married his sweetheart, Ruth Margaret Carlson, in a secret ceremony on August 28, 1942, a month before reporting to Officer Candidate School. He spent an honorable career serving his country, among other assignments, in Washington, D.C. (World War II), Châteauroux, France (Korean War), Nouasseur, Morocco, and Brigham Young University AFROTC (Vietnam War). Notable military accomplishments include the demonstration of British radar technology to the War Department and the first successful Army application of mobile radio with tactical aircraft. After his retirement in 1966, Kenneth developed and then taught the Junior ROTC program at Provo High School for nine years, reluctantly leaving his beloved cadets and the Junior Class to care for Ruth until her death on November 14, 1975. Kenneth remarried on January 22, 1977, to Patricia Patterson, sharing the next 40 years with her. He was active in the American Legion, serving as Commander in Orem, Utah, for many years. He personally organized an honor guard for deceased veterans and participated in over 2000 graveside ceremonies. He will be remembered as a true example of Christ-like charity and service. Throughout his life, he shared his time, love, and resources with those less blessed, calling everyone his friend and bringing his wonderful smile and sense of humor into the lives of all those he touched. Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth Jesse Nix, USAF, (Retired) passed away peacefully in Lehi, Utah, in the presence of his loving family on March 17, 2017.
Survived By: His wife, Patricia Patterson Nix, of Orem, UT; his three children: Kenneth Carl (Myrna) Nix, of Lehi, UT; Bryan Jesse (Faye) Nix, of Woodbridge, VA; and Suzanne Nix Fisher, of Salt Lake City, UT; and three stepchildren: Zina Rae Engebretsen, of Pasadena, CA; Mark Eric (Lily) Engebretsen, of Fort Mill, SC; and Kjell Paul (Rebecca) Engebretsen, of Provo, UT; as well as 18 grandchildren and 17 step-grandchildren.
Preceded In Death By:
Services: Sharon Park 3rd Ward
Burial: Sandy City Cemetery
Original Obituary Published By:
© Daily Herald | Provo, UT | 22 March 2017
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
VETERAN
US AIR FORCE
WORLD WAR II
KOREA
VIETNAM
Early Life: Kenneth was born December 23, 1919, to Jesse Henry and Leila Brady Nix, in the pioneer farmhouse of his grandparents, Lindsay Anderson and Ellen Catherine Anderson Brady. He grew up in Sandy, Utah, graduating from Jordan High School in 1937.
Life's Work/Service/Interests: Kenneth was inducted into the United States Army on February 12, 1942. He married his sweetheart, Ruth Margaret Carlson, in a secret ceremony on August 28, 1942, a month before reporting to Officer Candidate School. He spent an honorable career serving his country, among other assignments, in Washington, D.C. (World War II), Châteauroux, France (Korean War), Nouasseur, Morocco, and Brigham Young University AFROTC (Vietnam War). Notable military accomplishments include the demonstration of British radar technology to the War Department and the first successful Army application of mobile radio with tactical aircraft. After his retirement in 1966, Kenneth developed and then taught the Junior ROTC program at Provo High School for nine years, reluctantly leaving his beloved cadets and the Junior Class to care for Ruth until her death on November 14, 1975. Kenneth remarried on January 22, 1977, to Patricia Patterson, sharing the next 40 years with her. He was active in the American Legion, serving as Commander in Orem, Utah, for many years. He personally organized an honor guard for deceased veterans and participated in over 2000 graveside ceremonies. He will be remembered as a true example of Christ-like charity and service. Throughout his life, he shared his time, love, and resources with those less blessed, calling everyone his friend and bringing his wonderful smile and sense of humor into the lives of all those he touched. Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth Jesse Nix, USAF, (Retired) passed away peacefully in Lehi, Utah, in the presence of his loving family on March 17, 2017.
Survived By: His wife, Patricia Patterson Nix, of Orem, UT; his three children: Kenneth Carl (Myrna) Nix, of Lehi, UT; Bryan Jesse (Faye) Nix, of Woodbridge, VA; and Suzanne Nix Fisher, of Salt Lake City, UT; and three stepchildren: Zina Rae Engebretsen, of Pasadena, CA; Mark Eric (Lily) Engebretsen, of Fort Mill, SC; and Kjell Paul (Rebecca) Engebretsen, of Provo, UT; as well as 18 grandchildren and 17 step-grandchildren.
Preceded In Death By:
Services: Sharon Park 3rd Ward
Burial: Sandy City Cemetery
Original Obituary Published By:
© Daily Herald | Provo, UT | 22 March 2017
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
US AIR FORCE
WORLD WAR II
KOREA
VIETNAM
Early Life: Kenneth was born December 23, 1919, to Jesse Henry and Leila Brady Nix, in the pioneer farmhouse of his grandparents, Lindsay Anderson and Ellen Catherine Anderson Brady. He grew up in Sandy, Utah, graduating from Jordan High School in 1937.
Life's Work/Service/Interests: Kenneth was inducted into the United States Army on February 12, 1942. He married his sweetheart, Ruth Margaret Carlson, in a secret ceremony on August 28, 1942, a month before reporting to Officer Candidate School. He spent an honorable career serving his country, among other assignments, in Washington, D.C. (World War II), Châteauroux, France (Korean War), Nouasseur, Morocco, and Brigham Young University AFROTC (Vietnam War). Notable military accomplishments include the demonstration of British radar technology to the War Department and the first successful Army application of mobile radio with tactical aircraft. After his retirement in 1966, Kenneth developed and then taught the Junior ROTC program at Provo High School for nine years, reluctantly leaving his beloved cadets and the Junior Class to care for Ruth until her death on November 14, 1975. Kenneth remarried on January 22, 1977, to Patricia Patterson, sharing the next 40 years with her. He was active in the American Legion, serving as Commander in Orem, Utah, for many years. He personally organized an honor guard for deceased veterans and participated in over 2000 graveside ceremonies. He will be remembered as a true example of Christ-like charity and service. Throughout his life, he shared his time, love, and resources with those less blessed, calling everyone his friend and bringing his wonderful smile and sense of humor into the lives of all those he touched. Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth Jesse Nix, USAF, (Retired) passed away peacefully in Lehi, Utah, in the presence of his loving family on March 17, 2017.
Survived By: His wife, Patricia Patterson Nix, of Orem, UT; his three children: Kenneth Carl (Myrna) Nix, of Lehi, UT; Bryan Jesse (Faye) Nix, of Woodbridge, VA; and Suzanne Nix Fisher, of Salt Lake City, UT; and three stepchildren: Zina Rae Engebretsen, of Pasadena, CA; Mark Eric (Lily) Engebretsen, of Fort Mill, SC; and Kjell Paul (Rebecca) Engebretsen, of Provo, UT; as well as 18 grandchildren and 17 step-grandchildren.
Preceded In Death By:
Services: Sharon Park 3rd Ward
Burial: Sandy City Cemetery
Original Obituary Published By:
© Daily Herald | Provo, UT | 22 March 2017
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
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