Kenneth W. Maude, 88 years young, residing in Mesa, AZ passed away on May 6th from an infection. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Betty (Lamfers) Maude, and children Jane (and Kevin) Kuehn and Steve (and Vicky) Maude of Mesa.
Ken was born in New York and met his bride while working for American Airlines. The family moved to Albuquerque, NM, and Ken pursued his love of target shooting and teaching gun safety when he opened the SW Gun Range. He also spent time taking photographs of places of interest while driving to new places with his wife. He had a love of fishing and boating in the NY Sound when a younger man.
He leaves grandchildren Eric (and Katelyne) Gaston and Jacob Talbott, as well as great-grandchildren William, Christopher and Matthew Gaston. Ken was preceded in death by parents William and Marie Maude, and siblings Ruth Maude and George Maude.
Ken was a loving husband, father and grandfather who lived his life with integrity and honor. He served in the USMC in his youth and loved family. We commit him to the care of our Lord and Savior and are glad he is at peace.