Ronald Edward Kennedy

February 5, 1948 ~ January 30, 2011
Ronald Edward Kennedy, age 62, died January 30, 2011 in his home. Ron was born on February 5, 1948 in Durango, CO, to Edward John and Elise Lavern Kennedy.
He served in the Navy from August 1967 to April 7, 1971 during the Vietnam War.
He married his high school sweetheart, Eileen Guymon on May 8, 1971, which was later, solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple.
They lived in Blanding, UT for seven years where he worked for the Water Service. They then moved to Cleveland, UT when he got a job with the Special Service District and he continued to work there until he retired in 2010.
After his wife passed away in 1985 he continued to raise, support, love and care for their six daughters.
He later married his current sweetheart, Linda Faye Harris on October 26, 2002 in the Manti LDS Temple. He is a loving husband, father and grandfather.
He had a great love for the outdoors. He also enjoyed teasing everybody. He was an active member of the LDS Church and was recently called to serve in the Manti Temple.
He is survived by his wife Linda, daughter Gena Kennedy of Durango; daughter Charlotte (Ron) Olsen of Price; daughter Shirley (Brian) Barson of Duchesne; daughter RondaLyn Kennedy of Pleasant Grove; daughter Cynthia (Ezra) Williams of Cleveland; daughter JaLeen Kennedy of Pleasant Grove; parents, Edward and Lavern Kennedy of Mancos, CO, brothers; Walter (Ana Maria) of Denver, James (Tammy) of Farmington, NM, Gary (Kathy) of Mancos, CO, 19 grandchildren and many brother and sister-in-laws.
He is preceded in death by wife Eileen, daughter Darcy, father-in-law Wayne Harris, father-in law Eugene Guymon, and mother-in-law Dorthea Guymon.
Funeral service were held Thursday, February 3, 2011 at the Cleveland LDS 2nd Ward Chapel. Interment was in the Blanding Cemetery.
Services were in the care of Fausett Mortuary. Friends and family may sign the guest book and share memories of Ron at www.fausettmortuary.com.

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