Karl B. Kenyon, 1918 – 2011
Karl Beau Chene Kenyon, a resident of Ely, Nevada for 91 years, passed away in Sandy, Utah on Friday, July 29, 2011, at the age of 93. Karl was born on June 28, 1918, in Ely, Nevada to Douglas and Isabella Kenyon. On April 29, 1939, he married Zoe Anderson in Ely, Nevada. He served in the Army during WWII in both France and Belgium. Karl was an assayer and chemist for Kennecott in Ruth and McGill. Shortly after WWII, he developed his passion for guns into what would become a life long career in gunsmithing. He designed and built his own trigger for target rifles (known worldwide as the “Kenyon” trigger) and soon became one of the premier gunsmiths in the world.
Karl is survived by his children: Ronald E. (Ardath) Kenyon, Reginald D. (Alicia) Kenyon and Terry K. (Nickie) Kenyon; his brother Arien Wise; 20 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Zoe, daughter Gayle Bronson, and brothers Doug Kenyon and Duke Hermansen.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 12, 2011, at 11:00 – 12:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Ely 1st Ward, 900 Ave. E, East Ely, Nevada. Viewing will take place from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be held at the Lund City Cemetery in Lund, Nevada at 2:30 p.m. following the services. Condolences can be sent to the family at: www.serenicare.com.
Our condolences to the family. May he rest in peace.