Kenneth Lee Teames

Kenneth Lee Teames, age 72, died on January 21, 2016 in Murray, Utah after a long health battle following surgery. Ken was born on June 14, 1943 in the city of Los Angeles, California. His parents are Robert Lee Teames and Marilla Jane Douglas Teames. He grew up in California where his family joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS). Ken was active in the Church his entire life and served in many responsible positions. He loved the scriptures and the temple. Ken graduated from Redbluff Union High School, and then joined the Navy. The Navy sent him to their Language Training School to learn Bulgarian. He was assigned to be a translator on the USS Saratoga, in the Mediterranean Sea. Ken later served a two-year LDS mission in the West Spanish-American Mission, where he became fluent in Spanish. He received compliments from Latino friends on his perfect Spanish accent - right up to his death. He spent most of his mission time in Arizona.Ken graduated from Brigham Young University magna cum laude, majoring in Geography. For the benefit of his grandchildren, magna cum laude means Grandpa had a 3.8-3.9 grade point average. He worked full-time and went to school full-time. He worked on a master's degree, majoring in Spanish, interning in Guatemala. Ken spent most of his married life in Utah County, except for a short time in Oregon. Ken owned a landscape nursery in Orem, Utah. Later, he became a Quality Assurance Engineer, working for various companies, testing websites for bugs. He was a hard worker and good provider.Ken married Judy Lupoi in 1973 and had five children: Jon, Jed, Austin, Molly and Nancy. The marriage ended in divorce.Ken married Kristie Oliver Campbell in 1993. They have been married for 22 years. Each year they traveled to Manti, where they were married, to celebrate their wedding anniversary. Kristie had four children when they married: Will, Beth, Megan and Krista.Ken is survived by his wife, Kristie, and their combined nine children: Jon Teames, Jed Teames (Caverly), Will Campbell (Nicole), Beth Campbell, Austin Teames (Rebecca), Molly Teames, Megan Campbell, Krista Campbell Ralphs (Ken), Nancy Teames Minoui and brother Charlie Teames. Ken is also survived by 17 grandchildren - 13 boys and 4 girls. Preceded in death by his parents, older sister Marleah and sister-in-law Linda Teames. Ken loved his family, serving others, gardening, food and humor. He loved being a grandfather! And seeing his manicured yard and vegetable garden made his heart beat fast. He was known as the Energizer Bunny because of his ceaseless energy. He left a legacy to his children and grandchildren of: service to others, hard work, getting a good education, love of God and country, a good sense of humor and unselfishly serving a mission. Ken knew he wasn't perfect, but he was a kind and loving person of good character. He will be sorely missed by all! Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 30 at 12 noon at the Copperview LDS Church, 350 Hillcrest St. Copperton. A viewing will be held prior from 10:30 – 11:30 A.M.