Kenneth Andrew Karvonen was an amazing husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.

He joined the Navy in 1958 as a boiler technician, retiring after 23 years. He started a new career in nuclear power as a technical writer and retired in 2004.

He was proceeded in death by his wife Dorothy Karvonen and granddaughter Chelsea Karvonen. He is survived by his three children Ruth Karvonen, Kenneth Scott Karvonen, Lisa Karvonen and Daughter in Law Angela Karvonen. Along with grandchildren Whitney Karvonen-Kimbrell (Husband Alex Kimbrell), Taylor Karvonen and Tucker Karvonen. As well as three great-grandchildren Adley Karvonen, Charley Kate Kimbrell and Tate Kimbrell.

He was loved beyond measure. He will be missed every day and will forever be in our hearts. We love you.