Heath, Kenneth Robert

 

Kenneth Robert Heath, age 60 of Hesperia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, July 1, 2009 at his home with his children at his side following a short illness.  Kenneth was born on July 12, 1948 in Muskegon to Floyd Franklin and Sylvia (McPherson) Heath and grew up in Fremont.  He graduated from Fremont High School in 1966 and soon started work at Howmet Corporation where he became sales manager in the Aero Space Division until his retirement in 2000.  Throughout his life, he loved the outdoors where ever his work took him too.  He loved to fish the streams, rivers and lakes, large and small.  He also loved to hunt white tail deer in Michigan and Kentucky and hunting antelope and mule deer in Colorado and Wyoming.  Ken’s greatest pride and joy was his family.  He raised 2 lovely daughters and 2 proud sons. 

 

Ken is survived by his children, Rikki Lynn (Brad) Witte of Hesperia; Heidi Sue (Mike) Hoffman of Fremont; Dustin Carl (Jessica) Heath of Owenton, Kentucky; Ryan Michael Heath of Frankfort, Kentucky; his grandchildren, Kurah Kay Long; Jessica Jo Witte; Danielle Leigh Fuller; David Wayne Dusenberry; Dakota Derek Witte; Emily Hoffman; Aimee Johnson; his brothers, Lawrence Bradley Heath of Grand Rapids; Leon Ray (Dee) Heath of Grand Rapids; Carl Edward Heath of Fremont; his sister, Vicki Lee Heath of White Cloud; his niece, Tracey Hazelwood; nephews, Todd Heath and Eric Lynnes.

 

VISITATION : Sunday, July 5, 2009 from 3-4.  MEMORIAL SERVICES : Sunday, July 5, 2009 at 4pm at the Crandell Funeral Home – Fremont Chapel.  MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS : Heartland Hospice.  Friends may send a condolence or share a memory with the Heath family online at www.crandellfh.com. 

 

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We want to send our condolences to the Heath Family.  We loved Ken and will miss him greatly.  Jim & Lois Evans

Posted 7/3/2009

                                                                                                                                            

Dear Carl,
 
So sorry to hear of your brother's passing.
 
You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
 
Jerry Woodring
Class of 1958

Posted 7/3/2009

                                                                                                                                            

My condolences to the Heath Family.  I first met Ken back in kindergarten at Lorden School and graduated with him at FHS.  He was one of my best friends during this time and I'll treasure the fun time we had on the farm. 

Posted 7/8/2009

                                                                                                                                            

Rikki,Heidi  and all the Heath Family:
 
I would like to extend  my sincere sympathy to each of you  in the passing of Ken.  I  remember Ken from the time we were very young   and from living next door  to  your family  on 56th st, in Fremont.  He was a very  happy-go-lucky  kid,  looking for fun  and mischief!   Rikki  and Heidi,  do you remember living in the house on Croswell?  We were neighbors there also for a short time  when you  two were  young.  My thoughts and prayers  are with you and your family  during these difficult  times . 
 
Marilynn Sharp (Deters)

Posted 7/24/2009