Vera and family,
We are sorry for your loss.  We will continue to keep you in our prayers.   You were awesome neighbors.     Keep in touch.  Don and Tina

Don & I just watched the Memorial Video.  What a wonderful family with so many loving memories!   These will sustain you as will the belief we share of everlasting life and the joy of knowing that we will be together again in heaven. Please know that we have you all in our prayers!  Love Leslie & Don Whalen

However you may have known him, Grampy or Honey or Dad or Ken or Kenny or Masonic Brother... We have to agree that he was a very unique individual.  I am fortunate to have become part of his and Vera's family 35 years ago and found myself during the services a week ago...feeling very grateful.

Grateful that he was no longer suffering, that he taught me many things (sometimes with thin patience) from deck building to mechanics.  Grateful that he was always willing to "help" with my problems.  Grateful for his Masonic brothers (past and present) who meant so much to the purpose in his life.... I know, because he told me.  

Grateful for both Ken and Vera, as they were a team and helped guide Kenda and I to become one.   

But we are most grateful that he was able to play a large part and influence on his grandchildren's lives.  Kenrik, Karli and Alex have a gift of knowing and loving their grandparents that not all of us get.  He loved them.... I know because he told me.

Near the end, I always greeted him with a kiss on the cheek and told him I loved him.... he felt the same... I know, because he told me.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Ray had recent surgery so we could not attend the memorial service.  Love Janet & Ray

Dear Vera and Chandler Family,

Ken's Masonic Family expresses its deepest sympathy to you all on your loss. Know that you all are in our prayers. Ken's departure from the Masonic Craft will be a great void to fill. His friendship and brotherly love will be truly missed by so many. .It is our ardent prayer that God Almighty sustain you in the coming days. Peace and Grace be unto you all.

Right Puissant & Rev. Charles M. Roberts, General Grand Chaplain of the General Grand Council Cryptic Masons International

Dear Vera and family,
So sorry for your loss.  I know that Ken has been suffering with cancer for the past two years.  I know we will all miss him greatly.  But at least he is done suffering.  I know it is not easy to think this way , I have been through this with my own father.  I know it is not easy and everyone says it will get easier every day.  It sounds good, but you will miss him forever.  I still do and it has been 19 years.  
Know that you are thought of often by all of us.
Howard Tripp

Dear Mrs. Vera, Kris, Kenda and Families, I am praying that, in time, you will find comfort in the many Laugh filled memories of Grampy's Life lived Large! With sincerest sympathy

To the family of Brother and Companion Ken--I offer my deepest and most sincere sympathy on your loss--This good friend and man will be missed by all that knew him.   

                                                Gary R. Conklin Bay City, MI

Dearest Vera,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this saddest of times.

Dear Vera, Kenda, Paul & Family,
Please know that your Deland family has you in their thoughts and prayers during this difficult loss. You have made family a priority and your memories will give you peace and comfort. Sending our love.

Dear Vera, Kris, Kenda & Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.  We are so thankful for the time we had with you Dad during his visits to DeLand.  May the wonderful memories always be with you, and may you find peace in the weeks to come.  Love, Debbie and Greg Howard

Vera, Kris, Kenda and Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.  We will always remember Ken (and each of you as well) for your infectious personalities and your smiles that light up the world.  Although unable to join you for the memorial service know that we will be there in spirit.

May the One who brings comfort and peace be with you.

Gale and Carol Richards

Margie's, Catie's, and my own thoughts and prayers are with you all. Ken and Vera have been the very best neighbors we could have ever hoped for. I will always think of Ken when working on any project around the house or in the back yard, and I'll always think, "this isn't as good a job as Ken would've done." To Ken: God's Speed, To Vera: We are here, if you need anything, just ask.     Prayerful condolences  -Mike, Margie, and Catie

Kris, Please know that we are thinking of you and your entire family at this time. We pray that you will find peace and comfort in the days ahead.

Many great memories come to mind working with Ken so many years at Consumers Power. Vera, we had great times together at parties thru those years. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. God Bless.

Suzanne (Davis) Wright, Okemos, MI

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

We loved getting to Ken during visit to Deland , Florida. The Deland family will miss him very much. Blessing to his family. They made his life very happy

OBITUARY

Kenneth D. Chandler

1 April, 1933 – 27 July, 2013

Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes

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