Obituary of Kenneth KUNOW

Kenneth Walter Kunow, 75, passed away May 4, 2004 in Lake Havasu City, AZ. He was born to William and Leona (DeFauw) Kunow on October 5, 1928 in Detroit, MI.Ken and Elizabeth moved man, AZ 16 years ago from Upland, CA. He made his residence in Lake Havasu two years later.Ken was a proud veteran in the US Army from 1947 to 1952. He was Master Sergeant, Chief of Firing Battery, Ranking NCO, in charge of a battery of 105mm howitzers. Ken was responsible for the training and discipline of 60 men.From 1952 to 1957, Ken was a truck driver for Rosen Meat Packing in Southern California. He worked as a production foreman for Unitek Corp. in Monrovia, CA from 1957 to 1964 where he trained and supervised 35 personnel. A department consisting of a machine shop, wire forming and metal operations. Ken was a tool and die room foreman for Ormco Corp. in Glendora, CA from 1964 to 1985 supervising an eleven man department, giving support for a production force of over 300 workers. During the period, 1980 thru 1985, he installed various production equipment and trained a maintenance crew in Merida, Mexico. In 1985 Ken was finally able to retire, however not being able to sit still, he obtained a certificate in jewelry making, silver smithing, channeling and lapidary, as well as being a part time instructor.Ken is survived by his beloved wife of 27 years Elizabeth "Libby" Kunow; son, Kim Kunow of Louisiana; stepson, Danne Lashbrook of Louisiana; stepdaughters, Gayle Graybill of Louisiana, Debra Engle of West Covina, CA; two grandchildren, Anna Sofia Kunow and Megan Hobson.Ken loved the desert and making Southwest jewelry. He was loved very much and will be missed by his family and friends.Arrangements were entrusted to Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory.