Kenneth David Middleton

He married Sharon Middleton in Denver, Colorado on September 8, 1956. Ken and his wife Sharon started a USO show with friends and family to entertain veterans, nursing homes and hospitals. Ken loved big band music, rock n roll, and swing dancing. They even performed twice at Disneyland.

Throughout his years he learned to play bits of the piano, banjo and loved to sing. He loved to ski, fish, and was a long distance runner. He ran approximately 13 marathons throughout his life and continued to run up into his mid 80’s. He moved to Denver, Colorado; Eureka, California; Ketchum, Idaho; Idaho Falls, Idaho; and Chandler, Arizona. He got his business degree from the University of Phoenix and worked as a banker for 45 years.

He loved his cabin up north. He took pride in his grass in the backyard and love listening to the birds and stream while sitting on the porch swing.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon Middleton; sons, Michael Middleton and Mitch Middleton; grandchildren Alora Hale and Kaleena Bowers; great grandchildren, Dawson Bowers and Roen Hale; and brother, Roland J. Middleton. Ken was preceded in death by his son, Mark Middleton.

A graveside ceremony for Ken will occur at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, March 11 at Valley of the Sun Cemetery - 10940 E Chandler Heights Road. Chandler, Arizona 85248.