Ken Kocherhans

1938-2016
Kearns, Utah

Just after daybreak on the fourth day of December, our sweet husband, dad, grandpa, brother, cousin and friend, peacefully departed this world, passing from the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family. Ken loved the beauty of this world, the music that animates it, and the people who inhabit it. He was a hero, a joker, a creator of beautiful things, and a Good Man, with endless kindness, caring, and compassion for the many people who shared some part of his 78 year journey in this world. He was a lover of life who lived every day to the fullest.
Firstborn of Vera Myrle Burrows and John Julius Kocherhans, Kenneth John arrived on the thirteenth day of June, 1938. He grew up on Ramona, then Scott Avenue in Salt Lake City, graduating Granite High with the class of '56. A skilled Refractory Mason, he made a successful 36 year career at Kennecott; United Steel Workers local 4347. In '58, Ken married the love of his life, Karen Rose Kemp. They shared 58 years of joy, happiness, burdens, adventure and love, making the beautiful and inspiring mountains and deserts of Utah their lifelong home.
Ken was asked to describe himself for his 50th class reunion yearbook. This is what he had to say: "I love to travel, camp, discover hot springs and soak in them. My family spent many happy times traveling in our VW camper. My favorite place is the top of a mountain, where I have spent many years enjoying the solitude, star gazing, hiking, painting in oil, taking photographs, strumming my guitar and listening to all types of music."
Ken is survived by his wife Karen, 3 daughters: Judy Fasbender (Michelle Klun, deceased); Anne Kocherhans (Malcolm Stewart); and Heidi Kocherhans, 4 granddaughters: Lindsay Ortega (Adan Ortega); Jennifer Fasbender; Chloe Stewart; and Grace Stewart, a great-granddaughter: Lily Ortega, his brother: Richard Kocherhans (Penny); and 2 sisters: Carol Nielsen (Nick); and Kathy Krahenbuhl (John), an aunt: Joyce Miller, and many cousins, friends and fellow Burners. Thank you to Dr. Jane and Jules and Nicole, the wonderful caretakers of Quality Solace Services for supporting Ken and his family with such skill and kindness.

A Memorial Service will be open to all who wish to celebrate Ken's life on Saturday, December 17, 2016 from 1 p.m with a visitation starting at 12 Noon at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 S. State Street, Murray, UT. Please share online condolences at www.jenkins-soffe.com

Funeral Home:
Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary-Murray
4760 South State Street
Murray, UT 84107