Kenneth Glen Walsh

Walsh, Kenneth Glen, was born August 27, 1941 in Delight Arkansas and passed away February 11, 2020 at his home in Fair Oaks, California. His family was present and holding his hands as he passed peacefully to his next journey.

Ken, the son of Fray and Fern Walsh, grew up in Arkansas until the family moved to California when he was young, residing in Susanville until he graduated from Lassen High.

He worked at Meek’s Lumber for 44 years in branches at Chico, Yuba City, and Carson City, and in 1982 was promoted to the head office in Sacramento until his retirement in 2007. His hard work and great skills were recognized with promotions to Branch Manager at Carson City and then to General Manager over the Western Division, the highest non-family position in the company. Ken made many friends during his years with Meek’s, including his best friend of 62 years, Wayne Couch. Ken was firm, but fair in his dealings. He could be a tough negotiator but usually left the meeting on good terms.

He loved dogs and always had one around, starting with Tip as a toddler. Always a car enthusiast, he liked to go fast and spent his free time building street rods which he took on many road trips with a car club.

Ken was the ultimate patriarch, always putting his family first. He was the proud father of four children, Steve Walsh, Frank Walsh, Deanna Walsh-Guthrie and Mike Walsh; nine grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. He loved them all deeply and especially enjoyed visits with the grand and great-grand kids. He left us too soon and will forever be missed.

Family and friends are invited to a closed casket visitation on Monday, February 24, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Mt. Vernon Memorial Park & Mortuary to reminisce, grieve and laugh in remembrance and to support each other in this time of sorrow.

Flowers may be sent to the mortuary located at 8201 Greenback Lane, Fair Oaks, CA 95628. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation: https://www2.jdrf.org/site/Donation2?idb=2065942775&df_id=2374&mfc_pref=T&2374.donation=form1.

Arrangements made under the care of Mount Vernon

Memorial Park & Mortuary.

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