Kenneth Aagaard Obituary

1934 ~ 2012
Kenneth J. Aagaard, 78, passed away quietly surrounded by his loved ones on December 28, 2012 after a long illness.
Ken was born October 22, 1934 in Bellingham, Washington to Kasper and Julia Aagaard.
He served his country from 1953-1956 in the United States Marine Corp. He was on the battleship U.S.S. Essex as a sea going Marine in the South Pacific.
He graduated from electronics school while married and working full time. He spent most of his working career in electronics working at Boeing, Hercules, EG&G (at the Nevada test site) and Utah Power.
He was fun to be around and always loved to tell a good joke or story. He was always willing to help anyone in any way that he could and he made friends easily.
He married Myrna Kelsch on September 7, 1956 in Salt Lake City. They had two daughters and a son: Karen (Todd) Briggs, Karla (Jim) Wilhelmi, Kevin (Nicole) Aagaard and a granddaughter, Jenna Wilhelmi. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 2, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens Chapel at 1950 E. 10600 S. where family and friends may call one hour prior to services. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Alzheimer's Association. The family wishes to thank Sandy Care & Rehab nurses and staff for all they did for Ken and One Care Hospice for their tender care the last few weeks of his life. Online condolences: www.larkincares.com

Published by Deseret News on Dec. 30, 2012.
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Hi Aunt Murna. Uncle Ken was the first person to intrigue me with impressions. I still remember his galloping horse sound. Since then I have formed many of my own impressions. You have all my love, your Nephew,

Karl Kelsch

Karl Kelsch

January 2, 2013

Duce & Jayna Doucette

January 2, 2013

Dear Myrna
Our condolence for you and your family at this time.
May god be with you in this time of sorrow

Jayna & Duce Doucette

January 2, 2013

Karen our sympathies to you and your family. Time will heal your pain and your hearts will be filled with loving memories. Kathy and Ali Miyamoto

kathy miyamoto

January 1, 2013

Our thoughts are with you and your family.

Lamberth & Susan Blalock

January 1, 2013

The closest and best friend I ever had !

Dennis Perry

January 1, 2013

Been fun working with Ken at UP&L for a LOT of years! I retired in 2000. He also worked with my cousin, DelMont Wallace, at the Nevada test site.

Daryl Duffin

December 31, 2012

Ken was a good hearted and caring man who always took care of his family in the best way he could. Thank you for loving Karla and Jenna and for being a substitute father to me. I know you're in a happier place now so please say hello to my mom and give her a big hug from me.

Love Jim

December 30, 2012

Thank you for the Memories and assistance
over the years, Semper Fi!

Klaus Pfister

December 30, 2012

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