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Kenneth DeHoff Obituary
Kenneth H. DeHoff, Sr. of Phoenix, AZ passed away on March 8, 2014 at the age of 95. He was born in Denver, CO on February 24, 1919 to Clarence and Ruth DeHoff. He earned his Eagle Scout and graduated from both Phoenix Union High School and Arizona State University. Ken served in the Arizona National Guard and was activated in the summer of 1940, completed U.S. Army Air Corps flight training and flew B-25s throughout the Pacific during WWII. After the war, he joined the FBI and retired in 1972 after 25 years. He was a charter member of the Church of the Beatitudes and was married to Mary Frances Cole DeHoff (deceased) for 63 years. Ken is survived by children and spouses, Frances Pennie DeHoff (Larry), Tucson, AZ, Kenneth H. DeHoff, Jr. (Tanja), Honolulu, HI and Gary C. DeHoff (Linda), Chandler, AZ; 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at the Church of the Beatitudes, 555 W. Glendale Ave, Phoenix. Since he supported many charities in his lifetime, donations may be made in his name to the charity of your choice. No flowers please. For online condolences, please visit www.hansenmortuary.com.
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March 22, 2014
Gary, Penny and Bud, your dad was such a great friend to me and my folks. He was a wonderful man. I didn't know that your father was an Eagle Scout. That makes sense because he embodied all the fine character traits associated with scouting. Please take care- I know it's hard losing your dad. Please feel free to contact me at [email protected]. If you want, I'd be happy to send you scans of photos of your mom and dad ranging back to World War II days.
Bob Bertram
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March 20, 2014
Your Dad was a long time friend. He was a big man, with a big voice, and a huge heart. I have many memories of your dad, and your Mother, Mary Frances. Please know I send love to you, Penni, Gary and Bud.
Wilma Bertram
Mindy Horvath
March 18, 2014
We were so sorry to hear about Ken. We so enjoyed living next door to your Mom and Dad for so many years. They were terrific neighbors. We had all intentions of being at the service on Saturday but Tom's brother-in-law passed away on Monday and services are on the same day. Please accept our sincerest condolences, we will be thinking of you all on Saturday.
Mindy & Tom Horvath
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