Lanphier, Kenneth L. – 1940-2010

DE PENNING, HONNOLD, LANPHIER, MC JUNKINS, WOODY

Posted By: JCGS Volunteer
Date: 6/4/2010 at 14:20:43

Kenneth Lain Lanphier, 70, of Monroe, died Thursday, May 27, 2010 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.
A celebration of life service took place today, June 1, 2010, at the Monroe Presbyterian Church.
The son of Arnett and Leona (DePenning) Lanphier, Kenneth was born on May 21, 1940, in Reasnor, Iowa. He was a graduate of Monroe High School. On July 3, 1960, Kenneth was united in marriage with Shirley Honnold at the Presbyterian Church in Monroe. Kenneth was employed at Parsons Manufacturing for 18 years and in sales for Moorman’s Manufacturing for 20 years. Later in life, Ken worked part-time at Prairie Meadows, Two Rivers Co-op and Gateway Recreation.
Kenneth and Shirley looked forward to spending their winters in Palm Springs, Calif., as well as spending their falls in Colorado observing the wild life. Kenneth enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards, coffee time at Tim’s garage, rooting on the Iowa Hawkeyes and Chicago Cubs. His true enjoyment came from watching his grandkids’ school and sporting events. He loved and supported all PCM athletic events, especially the PCM golf teams of which he was a true friend of many of the boys. Kenneth also enjoyed golfing and loved spending time at Gateway Recreation golf course in Monroe. He proudly served as a member of the Monroe Fire and Rescue Unit for more than 40 years.
Those left to honor his memory are his wife, Shirley Lanphier of Monroe; children, Karri Woody and her husband, Stan, of Reasnor and Kevin Lain Lanphier and his wife, Andrea, of Monroe; one granddaughter, the apple of his eye, Brooke Woody; three grandsons, Devon Woody, Noah Lain Lanphier, and Gabe Lanphier; one brother, Delmer Lanphier of Vancouver, Wash.; and one sister, Twyla McJunkins of Malvern, Ark.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Merlin and Ivan Lanphier.
Memorials may be given to the Monroe Recreational Park or Monroe Fire and Rescue. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com.
Source: Newton Daily News; Tuesday, June 1, 2010