Kenneth E. Perkins

-Kenneth E. Perkins, 72, passed away of natural causes on Thurs. May 28, 2015 at St. Patrick Hospital.
Ken led his life by example: teaching that family and faith are the greatest parts of life. Born in Shoshone, Idaho on January 31st, 1943 he fell in love with the outdoors and farm life from an early age. He moved to Othello, Washington where he attended high school and then Washington State University. While in school, Ken came for a Montana summer to work on a ranch in the Bitterroot Valley and his heart never left. Following his love for Montana he moved from Washington and met Karen, his best friend and the love of his life, on June 7, 1973. Ken and Karen married on December 15, 1973 and have been inseparable since. Ken worked for Smurfitt-Stone for 32 years, eventually retiring as a millwright in 2008. Ken's family included the men he worked with everyday, following the mill's closing he and his wife drove out to look at the helmets hanging on the fence each weekend. Ken and Karen spent their life together creating and nurturing the family that will miss him immeasurably.

Survivors:
Karen Perkins, Wife, Missoula, MT
Mike and Teresa Lanahan, Daughter and Son-in-law, Missoula, MT
Rich and Kelly Daniels, Daughter and Son-in-law, Florence, MT
Dean and Linda Perkins, Son and Daughter-in-law, Missoula, MT
Dick McKinzie, Brother-in-law, Lolo, MT
Bob and Lila Perkins, Brother and Sister-in-law, Othello, WA
Dianna and Jim Michel, Sister and Brother-in-law, Othello, WA
Sandi McKernan, Sister, Othello, WA
Joyce Rhineberger, Sister-in-law, Solway, MN
Russ and Shirley McKenzie, Brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Maple Grove, MN
Grandchildren: Anthony McDonald, Heather Mitchell McDonald, Heather Bennett, Gerry Daniels, Rachelle Daniels, John Rottmar, Brittney Rottmar, Kayla Daniels, Cole Daniels, Taryn Daniels, Grady Perkins, Victoria Lanahan, Amber Lanahan
Great grandchildren: Ariana McDonald, Kaitlyn McDonald, Faith Nelson, Aven Daniels, Melissa Daniels, Kamryn Rottmar, Adrienne Rottmar, Claire Rottmar, Paislee Daniels, Finn Daniels


Ken was proceeded in death by his parents Joseph and Virginia "June" Perkins, baby brother Jimmy, brother Barry, nephew Christopher, and his loved aunts and uncles. Ken, Dad, Papa, Perk, or Kenny, no matter the name we knew you by, we look forward to the day we see you dancing at the Gates of Heaven.

A Memorial service will be held on Wed. June 3rd at 3:00 p.m. at The Lion's Den Church, 1900 W. Broadway, Missoula, with light refreshments to follow.

Condolences and memories may be left for the family at www.missoulafuneralhomes.com


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