Kenneth Allen Monahan

Kenneth Allen Monahan

Kenneth Monahan Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Oct. 9 to Oct. 10, 2005.
Kenneth Allen Monahan 1910 ~ 2005 Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Kenneth Allen Monahan, 95, passed away peacefully September 30, 2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born in Elm Creek, Nebraska January 2, 1910 to Charles Bert and Clara Louisa Snook Monahan. He married Thora Leatham September 29, 1940 in Green River, Wyoming. After graduating from high school, Kenneth served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He spent his life's work as an electrical foreman for Union Pacific Railroad. He loved spending time with his family. Kenneth is survived by his wife of 65 years, Thora; and children, Carl Howard Monahan, Richard Alan Monahan and Christina Kay Monahan. He is also survived by nine grandchildren; one great-grandson; and siblings, Dale Ivan Monahan, Lois Alberta Stevens and Elsie Loucile Forslyn. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Sandra Kay Monahan. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, October 10, 2005 at The Evangelical Free Church, 6515 South Lion Lane in Holiday, Utah. Arrangements by SereniCare, Funeral Directors. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to feed hungry children.

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October 19, 2005

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October 9, 2005

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Jay and Helen Shaw

October 19, 2005

We knew Ken from the Evangelical Free Church, meeting in the early 1970's. He was a quiet, but knowledgable man, knowing the Lord Jesus Christ. We are sorry we were unable to attend the memorial service. May you find comfort and peace in the Lord in this difficult time.

Wayne O. Ursenbach

October 9, 2005

What a flood of memories came with the obituary read on-line that Ken Monahan had passed on!

The family lived on the corner of Gordon Lane and 45th South when we became acquainted. While serving as bishop of the huge Millcreek 2nd Ward, some one told me that the Monahans had a problem and that Sandra Kay was diagnosed with Leukemia. Being young and inexperienced I was probably not able to offer much help and comfort before she died soon after. My really fond recollection was going with Ken to Elysian Burial Gardens to pick out a spot where she may be laid to rest. It was under a tree at that time - a really peaceful place for her. His judgement and love for this child really showed through!

The family moved soon after and we lost touch even with Carl for whom we had great adoration.

Subsequently when 7th East was widened and the State of Utah purchased our home and some of the lot we moved to the Brookwood Subdivision, just three lots from that cemetery. For the 43 years were there before receiving this call to Hawaii, I visited her grave at least twice a year and often added flowers. When we return to Salt Lake in two more years, I will visit it again.

Our deepest sympathy to Thora and all of the children. You were fortunate to have a loving husband and father and we pray for your comfort and well being.

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