Kenneth G. Hughes passed away at his home on March 3, 2008 surrounded by his family after a prolonged illness.Born August 16, 1921 in Spanish Fork, Utah, Kenneth was the ninth and youngest child of Joseph Hughes, MD and Delila Rebecca Gardner. He was sealed to his wife of 45 years, Suzanne Hjorth, of Mapleton, Utah, in the Manti Temple on March 22, 1963. Kenneth and Suzanne raised six children in the Washington, DC area: Eric, Brian (Megan), David (Philippa), Neil (Willow), Amy (Nicholas) and Jason (Laura). In addition to his devoted wife, children and 10 grandchildren, Kenneth is survived by his brother Reed Hughes and sister Frances Hillier. He is preceded in death by his sisters Jean Crandall, Bernice Nuttal, Delila Mae and Anne Rowe and his brothers Joseph W. and Preston G.
Kenneth attended Spanish Fork H.S. and later earned a B.S. degree in Chemistry at Brigham Young University. His professional career began after earning a degree in Pharmacy from the University of Utah. Working as a pharmacist, he then enrolled in the Georgetown University Dental School class of 1960. During a 30-year dental career, Dr. Hughes enjoyed serving his patients in his Annandale, Virginia practice. In retirement, he returned to Utah and made his home in Draper.
Kenneth served an LDS mission in the Gulf Coast regions of Louisiana and Texas. His missionary service was closely followed by his U.S. Army deployment to the Philippines during World War II. He was attached to the 108th Infantry Regiment.
Kenneth will be remembered for his quiet strength, his sense of humor and his love of the outdoors. He loved being a father and grandfather and enjoyed supporting his children in their many activities.
Funeral services will take place on Saturday, March 8th at 11 a.m. at the LDS Chapel in Draper located at 272 E. Traversepoint Dr. (at the intersection of Traverse Ridge Rd. and Highland Dr.). A viewing at this chapel will be held on Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:00-10:45 a.m. The interment will be held at Springville Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the LDS Church Perpetual Education Fund or the Hydrocephalus Association.
Published in the Deseret News on 3/6/2008.
Thursday, March 06, 2008
Kenneth Grant Hughes 1921 - 2008
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Amy, What a neat tribute to a phenomenal man. I am sorry we every have to say goodbye to people we love, especially family, but it is a miracle we get to see them again in their perfect form. We are thinking of you and praying for your family to be surrounded with the love and spirit of the Comforter.
amy, i am so sorry. i lost my dad seven years ago. it is hard to think how your children won't know him here on earth. write down your memories while they are fresh so you can share them with alison and andrew. i am writing a little book for my boys about the things my dad used to say, it is fun to remember.
Amy, Your Dad's service today was very touching. I'm glad we were able to be there. Funerals are always difficult for me but I also love seeing and feeling the devotion of family to one another. It was very evident how much each of you love and admire your dad. He really lived a cool and adventure filled life. What an awesome tribute to your mother too. She ought to be so proud to have such a wonderful family.
Thanks for letting us share in your memories, it was a good experience helping us reflect on our own lives and where they are headed. :) Julie
p.s. Baby Andrew is sooooo sweet and you look terrific!
What a beautiful tribute to such a great man. I remember him and his quiet example and kind nature.
What a great life and look at what a wonderful family he left behind.
I've been thinking about you and your family.
I hope you had a good trip out with the baby and that you had a fun time showing him off.
Amy so sorry of your loss--I wish I could have been at the funeral--but I've been so busy. I hope Andrew traveled well. Your dad died on Charlotte's birthday (7 years ago)--what a day.
I'm just finding out about this and I'm so sorry Amy for your loss. Please send our condolences to your family. What a wonderful life he led. We're enjoying raising our own family in SF where he grew up. I didn't know your parents were from this area.
Take care,
Mindy
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