Kenneth Faust, 78, passed away on May 13th, 2020 as a result of a long battle with cancer. Ken was born in Bismarck, North Dakota on November 6th, 1941 to Lloyd and Florence Faust. He attended school in Bismarck and Jamestown, North Dakota. He enlisted in the US Navy from 1959 to 1962 then returned to Jamestown, North Dakota and worked for Melland’s Appliance. Ken left that job to work the missile sites in North Dakota.
Ken had three daughters with Karen Archambeau during their 13-year marriage. He owned Speedy Appliance Service which later became Ken’s Refrigeration & Dairy Equipment. He was a member of the Volunteer Fire Department in Valley City. He later moved to Bismarck where he worked for the State Health Department for a few years until he accepted a job with Space Labs and moved to Seattle, Washington.
In 2007 he met his beloved wife, Anne Long. They married on July 19th, 2008. Ken and Anne lived in Washington then purchased their retirement home where they settled in Arizona in 2016.
Ken’s family was his pride and joy. He enjoyed golfing, tending to his garden, photography, and woodworking. He was an excellent cook and enjoyed sharing his talents with the grandkids.
Kenneth is survived by his three daughters, Shelley (Keith) Thomas, Stacey (Kelly) Leslie, Kristi Spanswick, and Step-Daughter Kathleen Long; Grandchildren Robert (Lisa) Horvath, Amanda (Caleb) Spencer, Heather Thomas, Adam (Cristine) Leslie, Tanner Leslie, Jerica (Kyle) Conlin, Dillon (Allison) Spanswick, Spencer Reed, Bailey Life, and Tyrnn Smith, and 15 Great Grand Children.
Kenneth is preceded in death by his wife Anne Faust, mother Florence Schwartz, father Lloyd Faust, sister Marilyn Greer, and brother Allen Faust.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 20th, 2020 at 11:00 AM PST in Chandler, AZ at Valley of the Sun Mortuary. For those unable to attend, live stream will be available at:
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