Kenneth John Wells

Kenneth John Wells
March 3, 1963 - May 19, 2021
Resident of Danville, CA
On the morning of May 19, 2021, we unexpectedly lost our son, brother, husband, father and grandfather (papa) while on his daily morning hike on the Las Trampas Trail in Danville, California at the age of 58.
Kenneth (Kenny) John Wells was born March 3, 1963 to Wathen and Evelyn Wells at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Pasco, Washington where he spent his early childhood and graduated from Pasco High School in 1981. Following graduation from Washington State University (WSU) with a Science degree in Electrical Engineering he accepted employment in 1987 with Pacific Gas & Electric Company in San Francisco as a Power Systems Engineer. Over the next 35 years he held various leadership roles in Distribution, Substation, and Transmission within the Utility and rose to the position of Vice President of Electric Distribution Operations. He was an exceptional leader, coworker, friend, and led with passion for others at all levels.
Ken was a devoted father and loved to spend time with his family. He enjoyed family vacations and being outdoors boating, fishing and hiking and loved sports and classic cars. In high school he played football for the Pasco High Bulldogs, offensive lineman jersey #65. Later in life as a father he never missed a game where his sons played football and baseball and even attended many high school concerts. He was their coach, their role model and mentor.
Ken is survived by his mother Evelyn and preceded in death by his father Wathen Wells. He leaves behind his wife Antoinette Wells, along with his sons Brian, Steven (Genny), Joseph and his grandchildren Sophia and Hannah Wells. Paula Wogan (Zwiener) is the mother of Brian and Steven Wells. He is also survived by his brothers Mike (Judy) and Mark (Shawn) Wells and nephews and nieces Matthew (Shaley) Wells; Kristen (Simon) Bahr and their children Maya and Maxwell; Kevin (Danielle) Wells and their son Ethan.
We will always remember his smile, sense of humor and kind heart to help anyone in need. Ken was truly an amazing individual in his personal and professional life.
Ken my love, may you rest in eternal peace with your Dad as your family's love will be with you always and forever.
•Services in California: Friday, June 11, 2021 at St. Joan of Arc Church in San Ramon at 11am
•Services in Washington: Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Mueller's Greenlee Funeral Home in Pasco at 11am
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Ken's memory to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society, the American Heart Association, the Valley Children's Hospital (of California) or your favorite charity.


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