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Kenneth Morrison Obituary

Ken passed away on July 20, 2013. He was born in Pana, Illinois on July 12, 1930 to parents Harry and Bertha Morrison, both are deceased. Ken joined the Air Force in January 1951 and served as a security guard at several atom bomb storage sites. On October 30, 1951 he married his high school sweetheart, Mary Margaret DeClerck. They moved to Colorado Springs in 1958 where Ken joined the Operating Engineers, Local #9. He spent 35 years as a heavy equipment operator, most of that time working for AAA Excavating. In November 2001 they moved to Pueblo West. Ken is survived by his wife of 61 years; two daughters, Beth (Howie) Pershing, Pam (Dale) Hampton; four grandchildren, Jim (Mandi) Fernau, Brian (Angie) Fernau, Jeff (Cheryl) Hampton, Ginny Hampton, two step-granddaughters April (Andy) VanRuler and Rachel Havens as well as 7 great grandchildren and 2 step-great grandchildren and a special cousin, Bev Dawson. A Funeral Service will be held Thursday, July 25, 2013 at 10:30am with burial to follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery and Funeral Home.

Published by The Gazette on Jul. 23, 2013.
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Beth and Family, He was the greatest Dad of all the friends I had. He is missed and deeply loved. From his friend Yvonne (Evon) Thornton May your heart be lightened and rejoice in the fact he loved you all so very much.

Yvonne Thornton

July 29, 2013

Uncle Kenny was a rare man. He always made you feel welcome, always had a smile on is face, and never seemed to let things get him down. We have such fond memories of our visit to Colorado Springs and what a gracious host Ken was. To Mary, Pam, and Beth, you and your families are in our thoughts today, and always.

Susan, Josh, Evan, & Spencer O'Brien

July 25, 2013

We met Ken recently at Belmont Senior Care. He looked at me with a big smile and said "I think i know you." We instantly became friends. I loved the stories about the Air Force. Miss you Ken. Bob and Donna Corlett Pueblo West

July 25, 2013

Kenny's loss leaves a great gap in our lives. We cherish the memory of the years we shared. Sending our love to all the family.

Beverly & Bill Dawson

July 25, 2013

We love you and miss you Papa! We will hold all the memories close to our hearts. Love always, Jim, Mandi, Austin, Carter, & Regan

Mandi Fernau

July 24, 2013

In loving memory of a great man who always had a smile on his face, had great stories to tell and was always positive. We will always love and miss you, Kenny!

Aimee Sutton

July 24, 2013

Kenny was the light of life for everyone he touched. He was such a funny man and joy to be around. He always had a smile and more importantly he made you smile. He will be greatly missed by his friends and family. My thoughts and prayers go out to Pam Beth and their families and of course, Aunt Margie.

Jacque Willison

July 24, 2013

Ken was always so friendly from the first day we met. It was always great to visit with him when they made the trip back to see family in Nebraska. You'll be missed by many Ken! Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

Brandon Hall

July 24, 2013

We are neighbors that had the honor of getting to know Ken and Mary and we found that he was the most soft spoken nice guy that I have ever met. Just wish we had met both of them many years sooner but we are blessed to have spent time with them and will always be blessed with memories .
Ken always had time to take about his work with heavy equipment and how proud he was of his family and grand kids that he loved to spoil.

Don and Jeannie Minnick

July 23, 2013

What a great friend that we looked forward to seeing every year camping out at the races. He will be missed by one and all. Hugs and prayers to Mary, Pam, and Beth and to all of the kids.

Bob and Nancy Schorfheide

July 23, 2013

Kenny will be be missed by so many...he was so kind and full of life...will miss his smile! The family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Carol DeClerck

July 23, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person. Who always had a smile on his face and a friendly thing to say. We will truly love and miss you always.

Chad Sutton

July 23, 2013

It was a short time that we were lucky enough to call Ken our friend. He was such a special man with a love of family not common in todays world. His family was everything to him. At this sad time I hope Mary, Pam, Beth and all who loved him remember they were the most important thing in his world. Rest well dear friend you were loved by so many.

Ron & Gloria Ragazzi

July 23, 2013

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