Kenneth James Orton

Kenneth James Orton

Kenneth Orton Obituary

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Kenneth was born on May 4, 1934 and passed away on Friday, December 16, 2016. Kenneth was a resident of Pocatello, Idaho at the time of his passing. He graduated from Pocatello High School in 1953 and went on to graduate from Wheel Vehicle Mechanics School at Fort Ord CA He received his BA degree in 1974 majoring in elementary education. He was married to Sandra. Funeral services will be held on Thursday December 22 2016 at 12 noon at Colonial Funeral Home 2005 S. 4th Ave. Pocatello ID with a viewing for one hour prior to the services also at Colonial Funeral Home. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Mountain View Cemetery 1520 S. 5th Ave. Pocatello ID 83204.

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steve christensen

December 22, 2016

IM SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS FOR YOUR FAMILY, KEN WILL ALWAYS HAVE A PLACE IN MY HEART AS ONE WHO CARRIED ABOUT THE SCOUTS,HE WAS AGREAT SCOUTMASTER LOVE STEVE CHRISTENSEN SOUTH JORDAN UTAH

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A. M.

December 21, 2016

My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)

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