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South Jordan, Utah
Ken Haynes, age 70, died shortly after Thanksgiving at his daughter's home
in Castro Valley, California, following seven months of living with a very
aggressive brain tumor. He passed peacefully in his sleep and looked forward
to being reunited with his wife and best friend, the late Margie Linford
Haynes.
He was born on October 29, 1937 in Uvalde, Texas, to the late Gladys Mary
Blankenship and Lowell Andrew Haynes. The family moved to Orosi, California,
when Ken was a small child. Following high school, Ken attended and
graduated from Fresno State University with a degree in Business
Administration in 1959.
Ken is survived by three daughters, ML Haynes (Jody), Suzy Forrester (Eric),
and Ashley Haynes; and two step-daughters, April Zahr (Rob) and Shalene
Moss. Ken also leaves behind his adored grandsons, Cooper, Hayden, Harris,
Zane and Zackary. Ken also is survived by his brother Robert Haynes, nephews
Kevin and Eric Haynes, brother-in-law Lindy Linford, and many other family
members, as well as dear friends that he worked with at ABF.
Ken loved driving his truck, four-wheeling and hunting, and doing almost
anything as long as it involved being outdoors. His family and his dogs were
the joy of his life. To the end, the sight of his grandchildren put a big
smile on his face. He accepted his fate with grace and dignity, and he never
complained, while those of us who loved him knew we would lose him much too
soon.
The memorial service for Ken Haynes will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday,
December 2, 2007 at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Pkwy
(10600 So.), South Jordan, Utah. Relatives are welcome for private
visitation and viewing from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.; Ken's ABF "family" and his
friends are welcome to visit from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Burial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, December 3, 2007, at
the cemetery in Afton, Wyoming.
The family would like to thank Vista Hospice in Utah, and Vitas Hospice in
California for the loving care and support of Ken and his family. They made
it possible for Ken to live out his life at home, surrounded by family. In
lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Kenneth Haynes and sent to Vitas
Hospice would be appreciated. Vitas' toll-free phone number is (866)
268-4827, and their address is 39899 Balentine Drive, Suite 161, Newark, CA
94560.
Arrangements by Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Homes & Cremation Center