Name of Deceased: Kenneth D. “Ken” Williams
Date of Death: April 13, 2013
Place of Death: Great Bend Regional Hospital, Great Bend, Kansas
Date of Birth: February 14, 1939 at Stephenville, Texas
Parents Name: Myrl and Ruth (Onions) Williams
OBITUARY INFORMATION
Ken married Nancy Giebler August 15, 1959 at Hays, KS. She survives
Growing up in Liberal, Mr. Williams was a Great Bend, Kansas, resident since 1963 coming from Hays, KS.
Mr. Williams served as the C.F.O. for Central Kansas Medical Center for twenty years, retiring in 1988. Following, he operated Abacus Accounting, serving as the interim C.F.O. and consultant for respective hospitals in Pratt, Abilene, McPherson, and Plainville. He later served as the C.F.O. for Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington, for ten years.
Mr. Williams was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church, Great Bend, where he served as church treasurer. He had also served as president of the State and Regional Hospital Finance Management Organization. He enjoyed (ARRL) Ham Radio operation and was a computer enthusiast, writing software programs for hospital management, some of which are still used today.
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SURVIVORS
Wife: Nancy Williams, of the home
two sons: Kurt Williams and wife Kim of Hoisington, KS
Karl Williams and wife Elaina of Knoxville, TN
one daughter: Julie Foster and husband Scott of Great Bend, KS
Five Grandchildren: Garrett Foster, Holly Foster, Bailey Foster, Trevor Williams, and Jack Williams
He was preceded in death by his parents, Myrl Williams and Ruth Onions, and a nephew, Patrick Brown.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Funeral Service: Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Time of Service: 11:00 a.m.
Place of Service: First Presbyterian Church in Great Bend, KS
Officiant: The Reverend Dr. Scott V. Solether
Interment: Great Bend Cemetery North, Great Bend, Kansas
Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Memorial Fund: First Presbyterian Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home
Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net
Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Kansas 67530
