I am David Muncey, one of the Duckworth's friends and neighbors. I host this site for Ken and his family.
Many of you may have already heard or seen the news. We are all in various stages of grief at this point.
I'm creating this post specifically for any of you to include thoughts and messages for Ken's family.
Thanks.
I am very sad with the news of your loss! What an awesome man Ken was. Such a good friend to my brother and his family! He will be missed! May the Lord be with you at this time in your lives!
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to know exactly what to write here, but I just wanted to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with your family. I understand that there is little comfort in words for you today, but please don't hesitate to call on our family if there is anything at all that we can do for you.
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We are so sorry for your loss. Ken is a wonderful person. We just want to let you know that we are thinking of you and our thoughts and prayers will be with you. We would love to help in anyway that we can.
ReplyDeleteOur most sincere condolences go out to the Duckworth Family at this time. He is a great man, and we all will miss him very much. I am grateful for the things I have learned from him. He is a very selfless man, willing to serve others. You are all in our prayers at this time. We love you very much.
ReplyDeleteI echo what has been said here. Our thoughts and Prayers are with your family.
ReplyDeleteI am so saddened by this news. I just don't know what to say. I would like to help out in any way I can. Please don't hesitate to call me. You have a wonderful family. It's comforting to me to know you can be together again, forever.
ReplyDeleteI'm at a complete loss and absolutely heartbroken on your behalf. I wish I knew some magic thing to say that would ease your pain right now. Just wanted to let you know that your family is in our prayers and we would love to be able to do something - anything - to help out in any way. May the love of our Savior and the countless people who care for you be a comfort at this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. What a horrible accident. We are bikers ourselves and the thought is always in the back of your mind. If there is anything we can do to help, please feel free to give us a call. God Bless you and your children.
ReplyDeleteThe title of this post nails it... what to say. Our hearts and prayers of course are focussed on your family. There is not much we can say that hasn't already been said. Ken serves others with great dedication, and we know he will continue doing so. We've shed many tears today and will miss him, his example, and his strength. We are here, and will always be here to help carry the load.
ReplyDeleteGoodbye Ken. We will miss you. We are right up the hill if you EVER need anything. Even if it's just for us to watch some of the kids for a few hours. We want to help you and support you during this difficult period. Ken was a good man with a big heart and I am thankful for the time I was able to know him.
ReplyDeleteI worked with Ken at the Jordan River Temple and just enjoyed working with him immensely. He was a good man, a good father, and he will be missed. My husband and I both lost our fathers like the Duckworth family at young ages and we just want you to know if there is anything that we can do to help don't hesitate to contact us. Bruce and Allene Lemons
ReplyDeleteI am at a loss for words... I do not know your family well, but I know Kaylee through Activity Days. Kaylee, I just want you to know how sorry I am. I know that your Dad is wonderful because of the wonderful person you are! My prayers are with all of you.
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Brandi Frandsen
I was so deeply sadden to hear the news and realize that it was our Kenneth Duckworth. I have known Ken for a number of years - as his professor, a fellow parent, a fellow Jordan School Board candidate, and a friend. Ken was a good, kind, caring man, and he will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
ReplyDeleteWow. Kenny was my MTC companion as we prepared to serve in the Finland Helsinki Mission. Can't believe how many years have gone by since then. Can't believe the Duck Man's gone! He was a great man and a great missionary. My wife and I send our deepest sympathies - I never met Ken's wife or family, but our prayers are with them. Please, as soon as you get information about Ken's services, would you let me know? I would like the opportunity to pay my respects.
ReplyDeleteWe are so very sorry for your loss. We're unsure of what to say or do so we've been sending up fervent prayers in your family's behalf. Please know that we are here if there is anything we can do.
ReplyDeleteIn times like these, it's always hard to know what to say. Though we didn't know your family as well as we may have liked to (we were in the same ward for a period of time), we just want you to know that we're so sorry for your loss and want you and your family to know that you're in our thoughts and prayers, too.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know the Duckworth family for long--less than a year--but they were some of my favorite people. I babysat Michael, Spencer, and Kaylee for Bro. and Sis. Duckworth and loved those kids. I hope they can all know and remember how wonderful their father was. My prayer are with you. If you need anything, my family's only a city away!
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Its very difficult to know what to say at this time. Ken is a great man and was always ready to serve and to help in any way that he could. Our ward was definately a better one because of his example. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Know that we are here for you for anything that you might need.
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The Stinson Family
Dawn & Kids,
ReplyDeleteAs we sit here and watch the news video from up there, we are just brought to tears,, and smiles all at the same time. Tears because Ken is gone and smiles cause we can remember sitting in your apartment in San Bernardino and laughing and you begging us to have a baby, so your little guy would have a friend to play with. Your little guy isn't that little anymore. You are all in our prayers and we send you this blog and hope you know we are thinking of you and the kids. One step at a time and take one breath at a time. May you feel Heavenly Fathers love and comfort at this difficult time. We just hope you know you are all thought of at this time.. Please tell his parents and Tracy we are all thinking of them too.
Love Bill and Taffi Pratt
In our short experience with this ward and area, Ken was someone that you could always count on to be there helping, supporting and teaching. He will be greatly missed. We are thinking of your family and praying for you.
ReplyDeleteI grew up with Kenny in San Bernardino, CA. He was a great guy even then! I just rememeber his friendly demeanor, quick smile and quick wit! He really was and IS a great guy! My thoughts and prayers extend to his family at this time!
ReplyDeleteZach and Mary Undrewood
Puyallup, WA
My wife and I both have fond memories of the times we spent with Kenny. He is truly a great man who will be sorely missed. I'm thankful and proud to be his friend.
ReplyDeleteTo Dawn and family (and Robin, John, and Tracy too), you are in our thoughts and prayers.
John Tres & Sandee Macdonald
Mendon, UT
Dawn,
ReplyDeleteWe just got the terrible news! We love you so much, our prayers are with you! Call us when you get a chance. Doc n Sue
We will always remember the good times we had with Ken. In 2005 father and sons, Ken made enough spaghetti to feed an army. It was yummy, we sat around the camp fire eating it and visiting.
ReplyDeleteMichael receiving his Eagle Scout, Ken told me about the recognition pin that Michael got to give to anyone of his choosing. I think the pin was to be given to the person who had influenced him the most in getting his Eagle. I don’t think I’ve seen a Father more proud then when Michael gave the pin to Ken.
The 2007 camping trip up Provo Canyon, I’m sure we made some kind of record packing up the camp sites after the Sherriff gave us an evacuation order. The order was to evacuate immediately and leave everything nether; Ken or I was going to leave our stuff to be burnt so both our family's packed like mad. I noticed some how the stray kitten ended up in our van and not the Duckworth’s. ha, ha… Long live Camper the cat… Then came the hot sleepless night, tenting it, in the Duckworth’ back yard. I think the neighbor's thought were crazy???
We will miss Ken, but we look forward with hope in Jesus Christ and know we will see him again. Dawn and kids, we are hear for you guys, we love you all and look forward to many more wonderful memories with your family.
The Waldron’s
Our thoughts and prayers are with Dawn, the kids, Uncle John and Aunt Robin, and Tracy. We were so sad to hear the news. I will always remember the times Ken, John, Kurt and I spent together growing up, and the special times my Cuz (Kenny) and I spent together. I also want Uncle John and Aunt Robin to know I miss them and appreciate all the time they spent on me--you two along with Kenny had a great impact on my life.
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My name is Kim (Andreola) Kelzer and I graduated from San Gorgonio High School in San Bernardino California. Kenny was a friend of mine in school and one of the people I was most hoping to see at the upcoming reunion. I just found out about his passing and wanted to express my deepest sympathy. You have a beautiful family and Kenny looked just as I remember him.
ReplyDeleteThe reunion is next weekend and I have spoken to Holly (Tudor) Lopez, who is in charge. We would like to do something for you family at the reunion. I have seen that there is a fund set up for your family at the University of Utah Credit Union and we would like to have a place available for those in our graduating class to give if they feel led. We only want to do this if it is okay with you. If it is, I would like to have a small display with a few photos of your family. Please contact me at pkkskelzer@yahoo.com at your earliest convenience to let me know if this is all okay.
Again, I am very sorry for your loss. Kenny was a great guy in high school and from what I have read and seen (stories online from the accident) he was a terrific husband and father.
Blessings,
Kim Kelzer
My heart sunk when I saw the news on KSL.com. I grew up with Ken in San Bernardino. We were in the same ward and loved to tease each other constantly. Ken was a great guy. Although I have not seen him for years, I have read about what a wonderful person he continued to be and how much he served those around him and in the community. I was not a bit surprised. What a great legacy he left behind with his BEAUTIFUL family. Words cannot express how sorry I am. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
ReplyDeleteKim (Brown) Graff and family
From our family to yours, our sincerest sympathies for your tragic loss. I too am a San G. grad and had Kenny in many classes. He was always warm and friendly in school and I can see he carried his compassion throughout his life. May the Lord be with you in your time of need.
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