Flint, Michigan
ELY, Kenneth H. - Of Burton, age 86, died Friday, July 15, 2005 at Kith Haven Nursing Home in Flint. Funeral service will be held at 11AM, Wednesday, July 20, 2005 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Reverend Jim Reid officiating. Burial in Crestwood Cemetery. Contributions may be made to VFW #2777. Visitation 5-8PM Monday and 1-4 and 6-8PM Tuesday at the funeral home. A Memorial service will be conducted by VFW Post #2777 7PM, Tuesday. Kenneth was born in Casco Township, Michigan on December 8, 1918. He was a resident of the Flint area most of his life. Kenneth served his country in the United States Army, during World War II in the India-Burma Theater and was awarded the Soldiers Medal for heroism. He was a past commander of Burton Clark Durcocher VFW Post #2777 and was a life member. He was a plumber for over 35 years in the Flint area. Surviving are children Glenn Wilson and George Wilson and wife Carol of Flint, Judith and husband Alva Johnson of FL, Richard and wife Ruby Wilson of Missouri; 9 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; 1 brother, Richard Ely of TN. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice; his parents; 2 brothers and 2 sisters.
I never knew Mr. Ely all that well because he was already in Kith Haven when I ventured my way into the family. Throughout these last few days, I have learned what a wonderful, loving, caring, man he was. He had touched many hearts, far and wide. The stories, and the love, are never ending. We must remember the joy of the life he lived, rather than live in sorrow for our loss. My best wishes go out to all of you.
Jon Woodruff
July 21, 2005 | Flint, MI
I WILL ALWAYS REMENBER HELPING AND LEARNING HOW TO DO PLUMBING WITH YOU GRANDPA LEARNING HOW TO FISH GOLFING AND YOUR SENCE OF HUMAR GRANDPA LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU. SIGNED SAD SACK THAT WAS THE NICK NAME YOU GAVE ME
David Allen Hawes Jr.
July 18, 2005 | Grand Blanc, MI
Dear Dad...You know i never met you, but heard such wonderful stories about you....You brought up one wonderful Son, Glenn, that I happen to fall in love with....
You sure did a great job in that department...
May you rest in peace, and finally be with your loved ones...
Love always,,, Arlene
Arlene Bartz
July 18, 2005 | New Berlin, WI
I will deeply miss you and continue to love you always and remember you in my prayers. I hope to meet you in Heaven one sweet day.with all my love now and forever your Great GrandDaughter Tammy Lee Mills
Tammy Lee Mills
July 18, 2005 | Lebanon, MO
I will go on missing you Great Granpa and loveing you always in my heart of hearts by for now we will meet aain in Heaven is my prayer. Mary Alice F.Stoe
Mary Alice F. Stoe
July 18, 2005 | Lebanon, MO
To a wonderful Father-In-Law. You are loved and going to miss you badly. Now you and Mom are back togeather where you always wanted tobe . see you one day when we are all back togeather as a family again Love you Dad and will miss you . Your Daughter-In_Law Ruby
Ruby Wilson
July 18, 2005 | Lebanon, MO
To the one and only G R U M P P A ----- As sad as it is to know you are gone, I am glad you are with grandma again, where you have wanted to be for awhile now. I will always remember our fishing trips. You are missed already.
The Ice Cream Kid
Diane Coates
July 18, 2005 | Burton, MI
DEAR DAD,,,,,NO I HAVE NEVER MET YOU...BUT HAVE HEARD NOTHING BUT GOOD THINGS ABOUT YOU.... YOU BROUGHT UP ONE GREAT SON AND MAN FOR WHOM I FELL IN LOVE WITH...MAY YOU REST IN PEACE,,,, AND FINALLY BE WITH THE ONE YOU LOVED SO DEEPLY...LOVE YOU ALWAYS, ARLENE XOXOOXO
Arlene Bartz
July 18, 2005 | New Berlin, WI
My deepest regards to the Ely family. I used to work at Kith Haven and Mr. Ely was my favorite! I used to ask him if he needed anything and his response was always the same "beer". So I would bring him one every now and then and we would sit on the back patio while he enjoyed his cold one. I will always remember him.
Julie McConnell
July 17, 2005 | Flint, MI
