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Kenneth Courtney Obituary
October 21, 1926 - November 15, 2010
Ken Courtney died Nov. 15, 2010, at the Carriage House in Snowflake, AZ, from complications of cancer and COPD. He was born Oct. 21, 1926, in Corvallis, Ore. and prided himself on having his hand in many different occupations, the longest lasting one as a university professor at California State University, Los Angeles for 33 years.
Ken touched many students' lives, supporting and guiding them to succeed. He specialized in oral communication, marketing and finance, and had the remarkable ability to simplify the most complex concepts into easily understood ideas. Being both adventurous and curious, he was larger than life!
In later years, he became a clinical hypnotherapist and practiced in California, British Columbia, and Arizona. He loved to cook and garden, and had a strong interest in ancient archeology. He was ordained as a minister in the Universal Guidance Church, Ontario, Calif. Ken has left a legacy of humor and optimism for family and friends alike.
He is survived by his wife, Joan; son and daughter-in-law Paul and Carrie (Lebanon, N.H.), son and daughter-in-law Michael and Gail (Seal Beach, Calif.) and daughter and son-in-law Heather and Ryan Leaver (Tarzana, Calif), as well as other extended family.
No services will be held and in lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Unity Church of Grants Pass, PBM 361, 233 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, OR 97527.
Those who have special memories can sign the online guestbook at www.legacy.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Gail Courtney
December 11, 2010
We love and miss you Ken! You lived life to the fullest and left us with beautiful memories!
Love,
Michael and Gail
Dad at his 80th birthday party.
Paul Courtney
December 10, 2010
Ken enjoying the AZ sunshine
Gail Courtney
December 5, 2010
December 5, 2010
We will miss Ken and his love for life!
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