OBITUARY
Kenneth Benn Stensen
January 7, 1962 – December 26, 2020
Kenneth “Ken” Benn Stensen passed away on December 26th in Caledonia, Michigan. Born on January 7th, 1962 in Arlington, Washington. Ken was a man who loved adventure. He had three beautiful daughters, Lauren, Taylor, and Nicole who were the loves of his life. Ken is preceded in death by his grandparents, Selvin and Ruth Stensen and Raymond and Ethel Groendyk. Ken is survived by his parents, Scott and Bernice of Stanwood, Washington, his daughters, Lauren, Taylor and Nicole, and sister Shelly (Colin) Kertson of Graham, Washington along with their children. Ken lived his life to the fullest, he loved skiing, scuba diving, duck hunting, golfing, and running. He graduated from Washington State University in 1985 with a double major in finance and accounting. He enjoyed going to Colorado and Whistler to ski and spent his 20’s scuba diving in the waters around Washington with his friends Don and Kari Hansen. Ken moved to Michigan for his job when he was 29. There he met Kerry, the mother of his children and built a beautiful life with her. Ken loved supporting his daughters in all of their endeavours. He could frequently be found pacing the sidelines of soccer games, swim meets, and water polo games. Ken and Kerry took many amazing family vacations with their daughters. Teaching them to ski in Whistler, snorkeling in the Carribean, hiking in Arizona, and frequently visiting his family in Seattle. He loved going duck hunting at Houghton Lake with his father-in-law (Richard Doane), brother-in-law (Mark Doane), and their many friends. Ken will be greatly missed by those who knew him, he was an amazing father, friend and son. Private visitation for Ken will be at 11:00am, Saturday January 16th, 2021 with services at 11:30am at Koops Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Epilepsy Foundation to support his daughter, Nicole. https://epilepsyfoundation.donordrive.com/campaign/Ken-Stensen-Memorial
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Kenneth Benn Stensen
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ADD A MEMORYChris Wickham
January 8, 2021
I worked with Ken for many years. He was a good guy and was always good to me. He will be missed by many.
Von Goodemoot
January 8, 2021
I worked for Ken from the time he arrived in MI until I retired in 2010. He was always kind, honest and good to work for. I will miss him.
Ray & Shirley Breum
January 6, 2021
We are neighbors and close friends of Ken’s folks, both in Stanwood and Arizona. He will be missed by so many..we send our prayers to the family.
Kirk Edlund
January 6, 2021
Kenny and I attended school together. First in Stanwood and then at Washington State University. We also played baseball together and worked at the same place for many years. I honestly can't remember a time when I didn't know Ken, his parents and even his grandparents. Ken will be remembered as a kind, soft-spoken man, who was always willing to lend a hand to a friend. Rest in Peace.
Scott stensen
January 4, 2021
Ken, your mom and I have loved ❤ you unconditionally from the day you were born. This is hard for us to understand and accept. Growing up you brought so much love and happiness into our lives!! Yes there were days in your adolescence I would traded you for a sack of potatoes.. But my life will never be the same, the last 4 years I talked to you phone almost every day, what I will miss the most as are conversations parted will be you saying, "I LOVE YOU DAD" I will love 💘 those girls!! God Bless, Dad
Curtis Cummings
January 2, 2021
Laura and I loved Kenny and share your tragic loss. Our prayers and heart felt condolences go out to his family. Blessings in Jesus name.
Curt and Laura (Stensen) Cummings, Camano Island WA.
susie tasker
January 2, 2021
I am sorry for your loss. A good man and always nice to me. He always said his door was always open if you need to talk. Gone way to young
Susie
Kay Karcher
January 2, 2021
Our condolences to all the family........
Kenny was a gentle and kind man.
He attended high school with my daughter, Kristin
and worked with my son, Steve at TCF.
Scott and Bernice ......
Our hearts ache for you and the girls💕
In time may your love for Ken turn to love of
wonderful memories of his life with you all.
“ Rest In Peace Ken”
Rich and Kay
Carolyn Hough
January 2, 2021
My deepest sympathies to you and your girls. May happy memories of their father bring them comfort at this very sad time. May you feel the love of all those that care for your family. Praying for God’s grace and love to comfort you. 🙏🏼❤️😔
Howard Liddle
January 1, 2021
Loving condolences,
Sheila Liddle
Warm Beach, WA Senior Center
Howard Liddle
January 1, 2021
Kenny Stensen, such a blessed man. Blessed indeed, with Kerry, and Lauren, Taylor, and Nicole. You are the delight he never knew was coming his way when I last saw him. Life is so precious. You all are so, so precious. Words cannot explain the grief of your loss. It goes to the soul. He is at rest.
Kenny, as I knew him, was Shelly’s little brother. A classmate to my little brother, as I was a classmate to Shelly and Colin. More than classmates, though. We are Church Family. Scott and Bernice....... I am choking up ....... , and Shelly can “hugs” tell you what I am trying to say? We love you.
The many school bus rides by your home are my memory. I always admired it, amongst the produce fields and near by dairy farms. Shelly and Kenny’s house. It stuck out and was special. The Stensens. Home.
Kenny, I read, had a blast at life. A loss that is heavy to bear. Yes, a blessed man.
Our sincere condolences to the all his family and loved ones.
May peace beyond understanding fill your hearts.
Howard and Cynthia (Howie and Cindy) Liddle family, Corona, CA
Erica and Dave Christensen
January 1, 2021
It was always a joy to sit next to Ken (and Kerry) to cheer on our soccer girls. Our deepest condolences to his family.
Robin Ross
December 31, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss. Always nice working with Ken. A good man gone way to young. Robin Ross
Vernitta Jensen-Lewis
December 31, 2020
So, sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. Watch him grow up in Stanwood. Worked with his mom. Our Condolences to Ken’s family. Scott & Bernice Stensen.
Pete Weller
December 29, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss, I will miss Ken as he was my friend and his death sadens me as it does for you
Love Pete