Pittman, Kenneth D.Pittman, Kenneth D., 80, passed away on February 8, 2010 after a long battle from numerous medical complications. Services will be 10:00 A.M. Thursday, February 11, 2010 at Eastminster Presbyterian Church. Graveside services will follow at the Leanna Cemetery near Chanute, KS. Kenneth was born on January 30, 1930 in Elk City, KS to Art and Ella Pittman. He graduated from Neodesha High School and Chanute Junior College where he played football. On August 17, 1952 he married Barbara Richardson. After graduating, he served in the U.S. Navy until 1955. He then attended Kansas State University graduating with a BS in Electrical Engineering. He worked for Beech/Raytheon Aircraft for 37 years where he traveled the world and managed numerous projects. He was a family man and an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish, and camp. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Barbara; sons, Larry (Susan), of Olathe, Terry (Linda), of Wichita, and Greg (Cheri), of Lubbock, TX; grandchildren, Brett, Trenton, Jason, Corey, Anna, and Ryan; sister, Vinita Thornton (Glenn), of Cherryvale, KS, and a host of family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with the Vasculitis Foundation (Wegener’s Disease), P.O. Box 28660, Kansas City, MO, 64188-8660 (www.vasculitisfoundation.org), American Cancer Society, 818 N. Emporia S-100, Wichita, KS, 67214, and Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 1958 N. Webb, Wichita, KS, 67206. He will be greatly missed. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.
Barbara, I'm so sorry for your loss. I have often thought of ya'all and the years that we lived across the street from you. Mom always lets me know when she has communicated with you and what's going on with everyone. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
--Sue (Buss) Navarette (Feb 10, 2010)
Barbara,
Marilyn sent to me the link about Kenny's death. So sorry to hear this news as Kenny, you and the boys were great neighbors and friends. If I were not in Florida I would be at the services tomorrow. Best wishes and prays for you and the family.
--Ron Buss (Feb 10, 2010)
I am so sorry to hear about Ken's passing. My father, J R Ball worked with Ken for years.
--John Ball (Feb 10, 2010)
Barbara, Mom and I send our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. I wish I could bring Mom on Thursday, I know she would really like to come, but work keeps me busy here. Just know that at this time, she is remembering all her times with Kenneth and her other Wiltfong cousins. I know they shared many memories together.
All our love,
Maxine Davidson, Carrollton MO
Jana Davidson Lock, Carrollton MO
--Jana Davidson Lock (Feb 10, 2010)
I fondly remember Ken,Barb and boys and the friendship with our family in the 60's. Going to the State Fair in 1961 in Ken's new black 61 Chevrolet and hunting with VB Richardson near Hugoton and the gocart. I have film of some of this. Our hearts go out to Barb and family for the loss of Ken. He was an outstanding man,father and friend.
--Tim Bonnell (Feb 10, 2010)
We are so sorry abour Uncle Ken. We will greatly miss him. He was so much fun. We loved his laugh........we could always hear it above all of the rest of the family-at Grandma and Grandpas. i always looked forward to his laugh!Our thoughts and Prayers are with you.Dad and Pat always looked forward to Steak Night and the times that he would be down as well as the rest of the family. LOve you!
--susan, pat and riley (Feb 10, 2010)
That is a very nice picture of Uncle Cousin Ken.He always was winking.May he rest now.We are terribly sorry that he had to be so sick for so long.
--susan, pat and riley (Feb 10, 2010)
MY NAME IS BILL ROBERTS, ROY'S SISTER BEULAH WAS MY MOTHER. PLEASE ACCEPT MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF KENNETH. I'M SORRY I DIDN'T KNOW HIM. I WAS WELL ACQUAINTED WITH BILLY, HE AND ANOTHER COUSIN, DICK DYE, EVA WAS ALSO A SISTER OF ROY, AND I RAN AROUND TOGETHER IN WICHITA FOR A WHILE AND THO'T WE HAD A GREAT TIME.
AGAIN I'M SORRY ABOUT KENNETHS DEATH.
--BILL ROBERTS (Feb 11, 2010)
My sympathy and prayers to the family. I worked with Ken at Beech Aircraft for many years. Ken was a very special friend. He will be missed.
--Rudy Berger, Sierra Vista, AZ (Feb 14, 2010)