Ken Sanders passed away peacefully following complications from COVID-19, on Monday, March 14, 2022. Ken Served in the Air Force out of high school. Upon returning to Butte, Ken worked several jobs around the Butte area. Always a jokester, Ken had a quick wit and was always up for teasing or coming up with a special nickname for those around him. Ken and his wife enjoyed spending time at car shows, and their 63 GALAXIE, and bowling with his friends at Star Lanes. Ken will hold a special place in his grandsons’ hearts as he was always making them laugh and sharing his Butte stories. Ken leaves his loving wife of 43 years Gayla and sons Rick and Scott (Chanelle), grandsons Reece and Ryen, and numerous nieces and nephews. Ken is preceded in death by his father Thomas, mother Ene, and brother Thomas “Chick” Sanders.
Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or share a memory of Ken.
Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Kenneth and his family.
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Charlene Warren says
Oh my gosh I am so very sad to see this.
I am thinking of the Freeman/Sanders families today
Gayla my friend I send you one big hug.
Charlene Conniston Warren
Fran Harvey says
To the Sanders family, I am so sorry about ken. He was a great guy I will miss him at bowling the joking and laughing will not be the same!!! RIP Ken Love Fran Harvey
Kim says
So sorry! We all loved Ken, him being our favorite patient ever !! Condolences 💐
Susanna Ruby says
Ken’s smiling face and good natured teasing will be missed. I always looked forward to see him at bowling. My condolences to the family.
Kristy Johnson-Zeier says
I am so sorry to see this! Prayers to the family! He was always such a nice guy!
Neil and Chris Giacomino says
Gayla,Scott, Rick and family we are so very saddened to hear of the loss of your wonderful Husband and Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.
Sandi Chamberlain says
Ken was truly a remarkable man, who always made us laugh. He loved his family and friends. He was a loving father-in-law to my daughter Chanelle and he was the best grandfather to the two grandsons we shared. His wonderful memories will live in our hearts forever!!
Kyla Warner says
To all of the family I send my full love and condolences!! Ken was my favorite for wit and humour and I always loved time I got to spend with him and Gayla!! From forever neighborhood families to forever friends, my heart is broken, but every memory will be wonderful!! Sending you all my thoughts and prayers! RIP Kenny!!
Mark Kump says
What a wonderful man. Ken used to say that he was one of us Kump’s, and I used to always call him my brother. He was such a joy to be around and to bowl with. Star Lanes has suffered a great loss in our bowling family. You will never be forgotten. We all love you. Rest in peace my brother. Until we meet again……..❤🎳
Craig and Kelsie Williams says
Gayla, Rick, Scott and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Ken. He was a great guy! You are all in our thoughts and prayers!!
Pat Mengon says
Gayla and family, sorry to here about Kenny’s passing. He was a great guy, who I had the pleasure of working with for a while. It was always nice to run in to him and his smiling face. RIP Kenny
Becky Freeman says
My condolence’s to the Sanders / Freeman family I am so sorry to hear about Ken He was a great and funny guys I will miss him R I P Ken
Margie Welter says
Gayla, so sorry to read about Ken. Loved to see him and you at the casino!! Always spoke to me no matter where I saw him and Gayle. Pray that you are doing ok at this sad time. Margie
VERALEE JORDAN says
I sure will miss seeing your smiling face “Panties.” It was always a joy to visit with you. Much sympathy to Gayla and family. “Shorts”
Joe says
So very sorry to see this; remembering those Seahawks games. Rest In Peace Ken.
Nancy and Con Sullivan says
Gayla, Scott and Chanelle, Rick, Reece and Ryen, we are so sorry about the loss of Kenny, your husband, Dad and Grandpa. He was always a fun cousin to be around, always asking about our families. We will truly miss him and are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Love you all, Nancy and Con
Lee Waananen says
Oh Sissy and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. Please know my heart is broken. Our families have been through so much… I love you all.
Lee Waananen
Diane Carlyon says
My heartfelt sympathy for Ken’s family. I know he will be missed by all those that knew and loved him.
Jennifer Whalen says
I am very sorry for your loss. Will miss him greatly.
Pauline and Curt Mott says
Gayla and family, we were so sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. He was a great cousin and the last of our 1st cousins on Dad’s side. We think of all of you often and our prayers are with you. Love you all.
Bud Horsley says
Gayla, Scott and Rick there are no words which can express how sorry I am for Ken’s passing. I know he loved you with all his heart and soul. What an unforgettable character. I loved his sense of humor and all the stories he shared about his life and his family. I always left our visits with a smile on my face. He was a cherished friend and I will truly miss him. I share with you the sense of loss but I will always treasure his friendship.
Anonymous says
Our deepest sympathy to Gayla and family. Lynda and Ron DeWitt
Thomas Edward Scott says
Dear Gayla & Family,
Tom & I are so sorry to her about Ken. He was my favorite cousin and Tom’s best friend. we will really miss him and his humor. We also wish we could have seen him before all of the covid 19 stuff took over everything. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers. Love Tom and Marge
Bonnie & Dave Canty says
Gayla,
We are very sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. Though we didn’t see each other often in recent years, we have great memories of Ken.
All our best to you and your family.
MarkLubick says
So sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. We bowled together many years. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Rest in Peace
John, Tracy, EJ, Grady says
I can see him and your mom sitting at baseball games. That smile and laugh.
I am so sorry Sanders family!
Nancy Olson says
So sorry to hear about the passing of Ken. Knew him when we were teenagers in Centerville. Had lots of laughs and great memories ! So happy to see what a great man, loving husband, father and grand father he was. Rest In Peace Ken!