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Kenneth Walser 1925 - 2018

Kenneth Walser was born on April 14, 1925 in El Paso, Texas United States to Alma Walter Walser and Asenath (Skousen) Walser, and had siblings Walter A Walser and Daniel Stansel Walser Sr.. Kenneth Walser died at age 93 years old on July 6, 2018 at Maricopa County, Arizona, USA in Maricopa County, AZ, and was buried on July 21, 2018 at Manti, Sanpete County, Utah, USA in Manti, Sanpete County, UT.

Kenneth Walser
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April 14, 1925
El Paso, Texas, United States
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Maricopa County, Arizona, USA in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
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  • 04/14
    1925

    Birthday

    April 14, 1925
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    El Paso, Texas United States
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  • Religious Beliefs

    LDS Church

  • Military Service

    Army Air Force at the tail end of WWII and in the Air Force in Korea where he flew 51 B-26 missions. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with Seven Clusters, and the Purple Heart. After his combat duty, Kenneth was among a number of Veteran USAF pilots selected to tour Air Force ROTC units. After leaving the Air Force, Kenneth spent most of the rest of his professional life as a commercial airline pilot.
  • 07/6
    2018

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    July 6, 2018
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    Maricopa County, Arizona, USA in Maricopa County, Arizona United States
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  • 07/21
    2018

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    July 21, 2018
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    Manti, Sanpete County, Utah, USA in Manti, Sanpete County, Utah 84642, United States
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  • Obituary

    Kenneth Walser, age 93, passed away Friday afternoon, July 6, 2018, with his loving wife of 63 years, Susie Johnson Walser, at his side. The couple had relocated to Mesa, Arizona to be closer to their children three years ago. Prior to their move, they resided in Sanpete County, Utah for more than 30 years. Kenneth was born in El Paso, Texas on April 14, 1925, preceding his twin sister by 4 minutes. He was the fourth child of Alma Walter Walser and Aseneth Skousen Walser. He had three older brothers and five younger sisters. Kenneth spent his younger years in El Paso. He was active in the LDS Church and sports. At Stephen F. Austin High School, he won numerous awards for swimming and diving, as well as playing on the football team. He also participated in swimming, track, and football at the University of Texas Austin and swimming at the University of Denver. Kenneth served the Army Air Force at the tail end of WWII and in the Air Force in Korea where he flew 51 B-26 missions. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with Seven Clusters, and the Purple Heart. After his combat duty, Kenneth was among a number of Veteran USAF pilots selected to tour Air Force ROTC units. After leaving the Air Force, Kenneth spent most of the rest of his professional life as a commercial airline pilot. Kenneth and Susie were married in the Salt Lake Temple on March 2, 1956. They were blessed with five children, Jon Kenneth, David Kimball, Neal Johnson, Alice Renee Glidewell and Catherine Jane Kellner. They have lived in Utah, Washington, Alaska, California, Utah (again) and Arizona. As a father, Kenneth excelled. He was a wonderful example to his boys of how to conduct themselves and he was a loving protector and leader for his girls. Kenneth has faithfully served in many capacities in the LDS Church including Bishop, Missionary, High Councilor and Temple Sealer. Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents and five of his eight siblings: Walter, Stansel, Aseneth Davis, Betty Olsen, and Lucille Brown. He is survived by his brother, Roy; sisters, Helen Wells and Melba Allan; his wife, Susie Johnson Walser; all five of his children; as well as 21 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. A viewing will be held at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E University Dr, Mesa, AZ, on Friday, July 13, 2018 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Funeral services will be held in Manti, Utah where Kenneth and Susie spent most of their retirement years. Those services will be Saturday, July 21, 10:00am, at the Manti Tabernacle, 90 S Main St, Manti, UT. As a family we’d like to thank all of those who loved and served our husband, father, brother, and son. He was and is an example of kindness, integrity, and courage. We will miss him but look forward to seeing him again someday. Published online at www.bunkerfuneral.com
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In 1925, in the year that Kenneth Walser was born, in July, the Scopes Trial - often called the Scopes Monkey Trial - took place, prosecuting a substitute teacher for teaching evolution in school. Tennessee had enacted a law that said it was "unlawful to teach human evolution in any state-funded school". William Jennings Bryan headed the prosecution and Clarence Darrow headed the defense. The teacher was found guilty and fined $100. An appeal to the Supreme Court of Tennessee upheld the law but overturned the guilty verdict.
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In 1939, Kenneth was only 14 years old when in May, Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the first full-length animated film, reached a total international gross of $6.5 million which made it (to then) the most successful sound film of all time. First released in December 1937, it was originally dubbed "Disney's Folly" but the premiere received a standing ovation from the audience. At the 11th Academy Awards in February 1939, Walt Disney won an Academy Honorary Award - a full-size Oscar statuette and seven miniature ones - for Snow White.
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Walser, John (May 10, 1926 - Apr 15, 2002) Walser Jr, John (Feb 13, 1947 - Mar 18, 2009) Walser, Gilbert (Jun 18, 1902 - Nov 26, 1988) Walser, Catherine (Sep 24, 1903 - Jul 1977) Walser, Sheldon (Sep 30, 1904 - Jun 14, 1991) Walser, William (Aug 10, 1929 - Mar 1969) Walser, Jean (Oct 26, 1893 - Apr 10, 1990) Walser, Emma (Sep 8, 1928 - Jan 17, 2005) Walser, Loretta (Apr 1, 1942 - Sep 25, 2010) Walser, Mackenzie (Sep 19, 1924 - Oct 28, 2006)
Walser, Frederick (Jan 17, 1895 - Jul 1985) Walser, Jean (Nov 6, 1909 - Sep 1982) Walser, Carl (Jul 26, 1937 - Oct 9, 1999) Walser, Alice (Dec 18, 1912 - Oct 24, 2002) Walser, Burnice (Dec 30, 1894 - Jul 1975) Walser, Cornelia (Feb 21, 1897 - Jun 7, 1988) Walser, Marie (Apr 28, 1902 - Nov 22, 2000) Walser, Anton (Jun 14, 1900 - Sep 1986) Walser, Stephen (Dec 3, 1894 - Nov 1981) Walser, Ludwig (Jun 19, 1902 - Sep 1986)
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