Kenneth Carl Nix passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family after a brief battle with cancer.
Kenneth was born in Washington DC on March 18, 1944 to Lt Col Kenneth Jesse and Ruth Carlson Nix. His childhood was spent moving around the world with his father’s military assignments, living in Utah, France, Oklahoma, Ohio & Morocco. Kenneth served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in France, Belgium & Luxembourg from 1964-1967.
Kenneth graduated from Orem HS and then attended BYU, participating in the Air Force ROTC and graduating in 1969 with a commission as an officer. At BYU, he met Myrna Adele Perrenoud, the love of his life, in the Harold B. Lee Library. After a short courtship, they were married in the Idaho Falls temple on June 7, 1969. After graduating from BYU, Kenneth served in the US Air Force as a missile launch officer in Missouri and then as a data base administrator in Nebraska, advancing to the rank of Captain.
After a 10 year career in the Air Force, Kenneth was honorably discharged and the family relocated to Howell, New Jersey, where Ken worked as a Data Base Administrator. He finished his career as a project manager for the US Postal Service in New York City and then St. Louis Missouri before retiring to Lehi, Utah to be closer to his many grandchildren. In retirement, Kenneth enjoyed working at the Lehi Bakery and as a tax specialist at HR Block.
A lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Kenneth enjoyed working in the Mount Timpanogos Temple every Thursday for the past 13 years. He also enjoyed teaching Gospel Doctrine in his local ward. He loved spending time with his family, photography, reading, watching old movies and working on his computer. Kenneth loved the Gospel of Jesus Christ and was devoted to his faith throughout his life.
Kenneth is survived by his loving wife Myrna, his children Dan (Betsy), Kaysville, UT, Dave (Tamara), Houston, TX, Matt (Jessica), Orem, UT, and Becky Peterson (Scott), Chicago, IL and their 17 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth J and Ruth Nix and his daughter Michelle Goodman (Eric).
Funeral services will be held at the Lehi 7th Ward Chapel, 1364 West 1870 North, Lehi, Utah on Thursday, October 17th at 11 am. A viewing will be held from 9:30-10:30 am followed by the funeral services. Interment will take place at the Sandy City Cemetery.
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Kenneth was born in Washington DC on March 18, 1944 to Lt Col Kenneth Jesse and Ruth Carlson Nix. His childhood was spent moving around the world with his father’s military assignments, living in Utah, France, Oklahoma, Ohio & Morocco. Kenneth served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in France, Belgium & Luxembourg from 1964-1967.
Kenneth graduated from Orem HS and then attended BYU, participating in the Air Force ROTC and graduating in 1969 with a commission as an officer. At BYU, he met Myrna Adele Perrenoud, the love of his life, in the Harold B. Lee Library. After a short courtship, they were married in the Idaho Falls temple on June 7, 1969. After graduating from BYU, Kenneth served in the US Air Force as a missile launch officer in Missouri and then as a data base administrator in Nebraska, advancing to the rank of Captain.
After a 10 year career in the Air Force, Kenneth was honorably discharged and the family relocated to Howell, New Jersey, where Ken worked as a Data Base Administrator. He finished his career as a project manager for the US Postal Service in New York City and then St. Louis Missouri before retiring to Lehi, Utah to be closer to his many grandchildren. In retirement, Kenneth enjoyed working at the Lehi Bakery and as a tax specialist at HR Block.
A lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Kenneth enjoyed working in the Mount Timpanogos Temple every Thursday for the past 13 years. He also enjoyed teaching Gospel Doctrine in his local ward. He loved spending time with his family, photography, reading, watching old movies and working on his computer. Kenneth loved the Gospel of Jesus Christ and was devoted to his faith throughout his life.
Kenneth is survived by his loving wife Myrna, his children Dan (Betsy), Kaysville, UT, Dave (Tamara), Houston, TX, Matt (Jessica), Orem, UT, and Becky Peterson (Scott), Chicago, IL and their 17 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth J and Ruth Nix and his daughter Michelle Goodman (Eric).
Funeral services will be held at the Lehi 7th Ward Chapel, 1364 West 1870 North, Lehi, Utah on Thursday, October 17th at 11 am. A viewing will be held from 9:30-10:30 am followed by the funeral services. Interment will take place at the Sandy City Cemetery.
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Kenneth Carl Nix passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family after a brief battle with cancer.
Kenneth was born in Washington DC on March 18, 1944 to Lt Col Kenneth Jesse and Ruth Carlson Nix. His childhood was spent moving around the world with his father’s military assignments, living in Utah, France, Oklahoma, Ohio & Morocco. Kenneth served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in France, Belgium & Luxembourg from 1964-1967.
Kenneth graduated from Orem HS and then attended BYU, participating in the Air Force ROTC and graduating in 1969 with a commission as an officer. At BYU, he met Myrna Adele Perrenoud, the love of his life, in the Harold B. Lee Library. After a short courtship, they were married in the Idaho Falls temple on June 7, 1969. After graduating from BYU, Kenneth served in the US Air Force as a missile launch officer in Missouri and then as a data base administrator in Nebraska, advancing to the rank of Captain.
After a 10 year career in the Air Force, Kenneth was honorably discharged and the family relocated to Howell, New Jersey, where Ken worked as a Data Base Administrator. He finished his career as a project manager for the US Postal Service in New York City and then St. Louis Missouri before retiring to Lehi, Utah to be closer to his many grandchildren. In retirement, Kenneth enjoyed working at the Lehi Bakery and as a tax specialist at HR Block.
A lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Kenneth enjoyed working in the Mount Timpanogos Temple every Thursday for the past 13 years. He also enjoyed teaching Gospel Doctrine in his local ward. He loved spending time with his family, photography, reading, watching old movies and working on his computer. Kenneth loved the Gospel of Jesus Christ and was devoted to his faith throughout his life.
Kenneth is survived by his loving wife Myrna, his children Dan (Betsy), Kaysville, UT, Dave (Tamara), Houston, TX, Matt (Jessica), Orem, UT, and Becky Peterson (Scott), Chicago, IL and their 17 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth J and Ruth Nix and his daughter Michelle Goodman (Eric).
Funeral services will be held at the Lehi 7th Ward Chapel, 1364 West 1870 North, Lehi, Utah on Thursday, October 17th at 11 am. A viewing will be held from 9:30-10:30 am followed by the funeral services. Interment will take place at the Sandy City Cemetery.
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Kenneth was born in Washington DC on March 18, 1944 to Lt Col Kenneth Jesse and Ruth Carlson Nix. His childhood was spent moving around the world with his father’s military assignments, living in Utah, France, Oklahoma, Ohio & Morocco. Kenneth served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in France, Belgium & Luxembourg from 1964-1967.
Kenneth graduated from Orem HS and then attended BYU, participating in the Air Force ROTC and graduating in 1969 with a commission as an officer. At BYU, he met Myrna Adele Perrenoud, the love of his life, in the Harold B. Lee Library. After a short courtship, they were married in the Idaho Falls temple on June 7, 1969. After graduating from BYU, Kenneth served in the US Air Force as a missile launch officer in Missouri and then as a data base administrator in Nebraska, advancing to the rank of Captain.
After a 10 year career in the Air Force, Kenneth was honorably discharged and the family relocated to Howell, New Jersey, where Ken worked as a Data Base Administrator. He finished his career as a project manager for the US Postal Service in New York City and then St. Louis Missouri before retiring to Lehi, Utah to be closer to his many grandchildren. In retirement, Kenneth enjoyed working at the Lehi Bakery and as a tax specialist at HR Block.
A lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Kenneth enjoyed working in the Mount Timpanogos Temple every Thursday for the past 13 years. He also enjoyed teaching Gospel Doctrine in his local ward. He loved spending time with his family, photography, reading, watching old movies and working on his computer. Kenneth loved the Gospel of Jesus Christ and was devoted to his faith throughout his life.
Kenneth is survived by his loving wife Myrna, his children Dan (Betsy), Kaysville, UT, Dave (Tamara), Houston, TX, Matt (Jessica), Orem, UT, and Becky Peterson (Scott), Chicago, IL and their 17 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth J and Ruth Nix and his daughter Michelle Goodman (Eric).
Funeral services will be held at the Lehi 7th Ward Chapel, 1364 West 1870 North, Lehi, Utah on Thursday, October 17th at 11 am. A viewing will be held from 9:30-10:30 am followed by the funeral services. Interment will take place at the Sandy City Cemetery.
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