He was born in Hillrose, Colorado on July 20, 1925. Ken married Cathy Forrest on May 31, 1969. Ken worked as an automotive mechanic for the Colorado Air National Guard at Buckley Air Force Base. He was a member of the Over the Mountain Gang and had a passion for fishing and hunting.
Ken is survived by his wife; Cathy, children; Donald Leroy Forrest, Lisa Ann Forrest, Kenneth Martin Forrest, sisters; Helen Cochrane and Jeanette Thon. He is proceeded in death by his parents and sisters; Alice Collom, Betty McNeil, and Jean Weatherly.