Kenneth G. Bover was born on October 30, 1947 in Kansas City, Missouri. Upon graduation from Northeast High School he joined the U.S. Navy. He married the love of his life, Kathy, on July 3, 1966. He worked for Safeway Stores as an accountant for over 20 years. His career moved him and his family to Arizona until 1990 when they returned to Independence. He then worked for Jackson County and the City of Raytown until his retirement in 2009.He was preceded in death by his wife Kathy in January 2019. He is survived by two sons and four grandchildren and a loving extended family.