SAWYER, Kenneth Edwin

Wickenburg Funeral Home & Crematory Wickenburg, Arizona Kenneth Edwin Sawyer was born January 24, 1942 in Malta, Montana to Alan Sawyer and Margaret Aune Sawyer. He was raised there and graduated from Malta High School. He later enlisted in the U.S. Navy which he made a career of retiring in 1988. He and his wife Margaret came to the Wickenburg area in 1996 settling in Aguila. Ken considered family the most important thing in life and loved being a grandfather and truly enjoyed his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brothers Gaylord Sawyer in 1986 and Duane Sawyer in 2004 and a sister Donna Tam in 2002. Kenneth is survived by his wife Margaret of Aguila and son Kenny Sawyer (Mlissa) of Ulm, Montana and daughter Kathrine Sawyer of Alameda, California. Brother Dale Sawyer of Great Falls, Montana, Sisters Margie Stevens (Larry) of Vaughn, Montana, Carla Kilijanski (Eric) of Rosamond, California. Grandchildren: Connor, Aaron, Breana Sawyer, Dylan McGrew and Taylor Sawyer. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ Wednesday, May 26, 2010 Kenneth Edwin Sawyer, age 68, passed away May 18 at his home in Aguila, Ariz., Memorial services were held on Saturday, May 22, at 5 p.m. at Wickenburg Funeral Home with Bishop Doug Roberts officiating. Kenneth was born Jan. 24, 1942 in Malta, Mont., to Alan Sawyer and Margaret Aune Sawyer. He was raised there and graduated from Malta High School. He later enlisted in the U.S. Navy, in which he made a career, retiring in 1988. He and his wife Margaret came to the Wickenburg area in 1996 settling in Aguila. Ken considered family the most important thing in life and loved being a grandfather and truly enjoyed his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brothers Gaylord Sawyer in 1986 and Duane Sawyer in 2004 and a sister Donna Tam in 2002. Kenneth is survived by his wife Margaret of Aguila; son Kenny Sawyer (Mlissa) of Ulm, Mont.; daughter Kathrine Sawyer of Alameda, Calif.; brother Dale Sawyer of Great Falls, Mont.; sisters Margie Stevens (Larry) of Vaughn, Mont.; Carla Kilijanski (Eric) of Rosamond, Calif.; grandchildren Connor, Aaron, Breana Sawyer, Dylan McGrew and Taylor Sawyer. Friends may offer online condolences at www.wickenburgfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Wickenburg Funeral Home & Crematory.
Posted by Sharla on May 22, 2010

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