Kenneth Barry Lauritzen

Kenneth Barry Lauritzen, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away on January 5, 2014 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Barry was born in Saint Anthony, Idaho, on May 26, 1940. He was the eldest of five children born to Kenneth and Florence Lauritzen.

Barry graduated from Mullan High School in Mullan, ID in 1958. He then went on to graduate from Brigham Young University with a degree in Political Science. He was happy to serve a full time mission for the LDS Church in Alberta, Canada.

He spent much of his adult life working in contract administration/management for aerospace companies. He worked very hard to provide for his wife of 49 ½ years and 9 children.

Barry was a meat and potatoes kind of guy. He loved learning, teaching, and filling in crossword puzzles in pen. His greatest joy was spending time and talking with his family. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

Barry leaves behind his loving wife, Linda; children, Kristi (Lloyd) Jensen, Jeny (Mark) Grierson, Amy (Tarquennis) Payne, David (Tricia) Lauritzen, Mindy (Jason) Brown, Heidi (Jason) Parkinson, Holly (Matt) Emerson, Matt (Amanda) Lauritzen, 37 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his oldest daughter Lori Diaz-De-Lope-Diaz and his parents.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 11, 2014 at 1:00 pm preceded by a viewing from 11:30am -12:30pm at the LDS Church located at 8710 Lexington Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80920. There will also be a graveside service held in Springville, UT where he will be interred.

A memorial fund has been created for the sole purpose of assisting with funeral costs. We would ask that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to this fund. Any help is appreciated. You can donate at www.youcaring.com/memorial-fundraiser/barry-lauritzen-memorial-fund/123432 .

Arrangements under the direction of Swan-Law Funeral Directors, Colorado Springs, Colorado