BLEDSOE, Kenneth E. (Ken)


Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home, Prescott, Arizona Kenneth E. Bledsoe March 3, 1944 ~ September 27, 2013 Bledsoe, Kenneth E., 69, passed away September 27, 2013 at his home in Prescott Valley. Ken worked as a sprinkler fitter in Arizona for over 40 years. He was a member of Sprinkler Fitters Union 669 and retired in 2005. He is survived by Donna, his wife of nearly 27 years, sons Stephen and Max, daughter Kristi Doyle, brother Del, sisters, Charleen Hayden and Debra Carter, 5 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Above all else he enjoyed family, camping, hunting, and gardening. He was the cornerstone of the family, always level-headed and honorable. Taken from us too soon, Ken’s love, generosity, wisdom, and humor will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made in Ken’s name to one of the following charities: United Animal Friends (Prescott), Wounded Warrior Project, or Yavapai Humane Society (Prescott). No services are planned. ~~~~~~~~ The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona, Sunday, October 06, 2013 Kenneth E. Bledsoe, 69, passed away Sept. 27, 2013, at his home in Prescott Valley. Ken worked as a sprinkler fitter in Arizona for over 40 years. He was a member of Sprinkler Fitters Union 669 and retired in 2005. He is survived by Donna, his wife of nearly 27 years; sons, Stephen and Max; daughter, Kristi Doyle; brother, Del; sisters, Charleen Hayden and Debra Carter; five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Above all else he enjoyed family, camping, hunting, and gardening. He was the cornerstone of the family, always level-headed and honorable. Taken from us too soon, Ken's love, generosity, wisdom, and humor will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made in Ken's name to one of the following charities: United Animal Friends (Prescott), Wounded Warrior Project, or Yavapai Humane Society (Prescott). Please visit and sign Kenneth's guestbook at www.wakelinbradshaw.com. Information provided by survivors.