Kenneth Arthur Oliver

Kenneth Arthur Oliver, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 in Cedar City, Utah. He was born to Arthur William and Irene Sophia (Kahlert) Oliver on April 1, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan.

Kenneth graduated from Alhambria High School, and then extended his education by attending John Muir Junior College for a year. Later Kenneth served his country as a Rifleman in the Marines. He married his sweetheart, Evelyn Louise Whitecar and together they raised 5 children.

He served in the Boy Scouts for years and enjoyed his associations in that organization. Kenneth was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as the Ward Clerk and was in the High Priest Quorom. He was active in his community in the Red Cross and Emergency Communications.

Kenneth had many interests. He was a Ham operator for years. He and Evelyn would host Ham operators who were visiting from other countries, and then they would host Kenneth and Evelyn in return when they traveled. Camping, fishing and deer hunting were other loves for Kenneth. He enjoyed being in the outdoors. He had a green thumb and loved working in his garden. He was in garden shows in both California and Utah, and even patented his own rose. Kenneth was a bowler and enjoyed sports in general. As a fix-it man he loved working and fixing anything that was broken.

Kenneth is survived by his wife Evelyn, 3 sons and 1 daughter. Kenneth G. (Sandra) Oliver of LaVerkin, Utah, Gary W. Oliver of Las Cruses, New Mexico, Diane (John) Canfield of St. George, Utah, and Mark Oliver of Cedar City, Utah. He is also survived by two sisters, Betty and Sandra, 21 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Cheryl Oliver Baker, daughter-in-laws Karen Brand Oliver, and Sara Shephard Oliver, as well as a granddaughter Stephanie LeeAnn Oliver.

A Funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the LDS Heritage Park Ward in Cedar City, Utah (290 West 1045 North). A Viewing will be held on Friday, September 18, 2015 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Southern Utah Mortuary (190 North 300 West). On Saturday, September 19, 2015 the viewing will be held at the Church from 11:30-12:30 pm. Interment will be in the Parowan City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. On line condolences can be made at www.sumortuary.com