LARNED — Kenneth Clay Fenwick, 83, passed away Oct. 28, 2024 at his home in Larned.

He was born May 31, 1941 in Hutchinson, the son of Henry C. and E. Irene Helwig Fenwick. Moving from Ulysses, he was an area resident for 56 years. He was member of First Christian Church, Larned Area Chamber of Commerce, Santa Fe Trail Rodeo Association, Rotary Club, and Melvin Jones Fellowship, all of Larned. He was a pilot, banker at First National Bank, partner in AVI John Deere, co-founder and owner of Mr. Automotive Auto Parts Store, Larned. Ken was the organizer and announcer of the Tired Iron Show for over 20 years and served on the Larned Township Board as a member and chair. He loved western movies, and all outdoor activities, hunting, fishing, cars, and drag racing when he was young.

On Jan. 24, 1990 he married Beverly A. Suchy at Alamosa, Colo.; she survives.

Other survivors include five children, Tonia (Russ) Bomhoff, Poulsbo, Wash., Kevin Fenwick, Kempner, Texas, Leigh (Doug) Briggs, Olathe, Jodi (Ash Lesniak) Lightfoot, Steamboat Springs, Colo., Christina (Andrew Volk) Peters, Steamboat Springs, Colo.; brother, Larry D. (Lyn) Fenwick, Byers, Kan.; two step brothers, David Preston, Kansas City, Dr. Kevin Preston, Windsor, Colo.; 12 grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two step brothers, Dr. Richard Preston and Mike Preston.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with Pastor Damon Bradley presiding. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 at Beckwith Mortuary with family present from 5-7 p.m. Burial will be in Larned Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Santa Fe Trail Center or First Christian Church in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com. 

Funeral arrangements provided by

Beckwith Mortuary

P.O. Box 477

Larned, Kansas 67550

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Oct. 31, 2024