Kenneth W. McFerren
August 13, 1938 ~ May 18, 2007
Resided in:
Pueblo, CO
Kenneth William McFerren, 68, of Pueblo, Colo., went to be with our Lord and Savior peacefully, on May 18, 2007. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Judith I. McFerren, and daughters Tami Anderson, Kristi Smith, and Stacy Cieraszynski, including 5 grandchildren all of Denver, Colorado. He was preceded in death by Walter, Koda, and Norris McFerren. Ken was born and raised in Pueblo and attended Central High School, class of 1956. He went on to graduate from the University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, with a degree in education. During the 1960's, Ken served with the U.S. Army Reserves. He graduated from Adams State College with his Masters of Education. Ken taught physical education for school district #60 at Columbian and Belmont Elementary Schools. An avid outdoorsman, Ken enjoyed fly fishing, camping, hiking and snow shoeing. He was instrumental in establishing the Pueblo Tennis Club at City Park where he played tennis throughout his life. Ken was also an enthusiastic Denver Broncos, Colorado Rockies, and Denver Nuggets fan. He enjoyed bowling and was a member of the Eagles Aerie No. 145; Southern Colorado Woodcarvers; Colorado Mountain club; and King of Kings Lutheran Church, where he sang in the choir and attended woodworking classes. For many years, Ken was challenged by dementia and recently Lou Gehrig's disease. For several years, Ken enjoyed his work at Pueblo Diversified Industries. At his request, there will be no viewing. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 23, 2007, at King of Kings Lutheran Church, 2561 Vinewood Lane, with the Reverend Mark Crates officiating. Those who desire may make memorials to the Alzheimer's Association; King of Kings Lutheran Church, or to the Pueblo Tennis Club, through Montgomery & Steward Funeral Directors, 1317 N. Main, Pueblo, Colo. 81003, Online condolences, montgomerysteward.com.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
I have a bunch of family pictures of the McFerrens and Kenneth. I would like to get in touch with any of you to arrange for you to pick them up if you would like.
There are also some baby items that i think were Kenneths if you would like those as well.Please email me back if you’re interested
Valerie Bishop Moore
I signed the guess book yesterday, but as I write this note I know that are at the church service in Pueblo. I am in prayer with you right now even though I am 750 miles away. God bless all of you.
Judy, Tami, Kristi, Stacie, and family,
I was very sad to hear the passing of your husband, father, and friend. You know how I felt about Ken. He was not only my 3 sisters father, but he meant a lot to me growing up. I remember when I was young going to the high school basketball games and he was a District 60 door official. I would always go up and tell him the score of the games. Every once in while he would even send me over to the concession stand to get some popcorn. Sometimes, I would climb on the back of the fence and talk to him while he was working in the garden while Rusty (the dog) barked at me.
Also, I remember the times when we played golf together after he started having some of his mental issues. You hated to laugh, but sometimes he was really funny on the course with some of his comments he would make. He use to call me his friend as you all know which was really true.
I grew up loving his daughters like sisters and they are in my heart everyday and even more so today as we mourn his passing.
I always admired Judy for sticking next to his side all these years since it had to be difficult. She showed what true love means when you say I do.
I know that Ken is in heaven right now and probably playing tennis with the angels watching over his wife, children,grandchildren, and friends.
God bless all of you and you don’t know how I wish I could be at the service. I just got back in town late yesterday and will out again this week.
We love you all.
Kent, Kandis, Kyle, and Jared
Very sorry for your loss. Mr. McFerren was my gym teacher at Columbian many years ago.