Kenneth Love
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Kenneth Love, 62, passed away on Sunday evening, May 6, 2018 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Lawrence, KS.
Ken was born March 19, 1956 in Louisville, Kentucky, the son of Dalton Love and Barbara (Hoeflin) Schweitzer. As the son of a pastor, Ken grew up throughout the Midwest from Kentucky to Michigan and spent time around the world while enlisted in the United States Air Force from 1976 to 1985. Ken was a mechanical engineer specialized in radiation machines and over the years worked for Varian, OSI, and RS&A in addition to owning K. L. Biotech for a short period of time.
Ken married Diane M. Holden (Brandon, VT) on March 19, 1987 in Cyprus. Together they spent time in Ohio, Texas, Indiana, and finally Kansas. Ken is fondly remembered by his hobbies of flying kites and slight of hand magic tricks and his love of sports.
Ken is survived by his mother, father, step mother Margaret “Peggy” Love, wife, his daughters Morgan (Matthew) Graham of Temple TX, Carly Love of Columbia, MO, son, Bradford Love of Denton, TX, two sisters, Martha Love of Avon Lake, OH, Sara (Larry) Tyburczy of Broomfield, CO, one step-brother, Steve (Lizabeth) Kelley of Westerville, OH two step-sisters, Ann (Chris) Davies of Rocky River, OH, Ruth Morgan of Australia, and two grandchildren, Meadow and Brennan Graham, and one on-the-way, Summer Graham. Ken is preceded in death by his step father Lawrence “Larry” Schweitzer.
There will be no service. However, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice in honor of Ken. Arrangements are under the direction of Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, Kansas
Ken will be missed. His outlook as an eternal optimist and willingness to help anybody (or anything) is unique in today’s world. I sincerely appreciate Ken and Diane’s trust in RS&A through the years. Deepest sympathies to Diane and the family.
Simply put, Ken’s passing is Heaven’s gain.
Extending heartfelt condolences at this time as we remember a gentle heart who was a hard worker, great friend and mentor. Ken, you will be missed by all.
I will miss answering the phone and hearing, “Ken Love Here . . . ,” in an enthusiastic voice! Love family, your dad and husband will be greatly missed. We will miss you Ken but you will always be a part of our team.
I will miss our calls, talk of family, work and health. There is now a hole that no other can fill. May the Love family always remember a wonderful man, husband, and father. God Bless you all!
So many memories, so many laughs! Ken’s stories, his knowledge of just about everything, and his huge heart are things I’ll never forget. Two things stick out the most—him rounding up the kids and shooting off rockets at the middle school—Max and Sam just thought that was the coolest thing! Also, Ken would be back up in Ohio for business—he would somehow just appear at our door with his “Ken Love here…” greeting. His “I can only stay for one…” always turned into a few. Diane, my sweet dear friend—I am so incredibly sorry. I know he was your rock. Morgan, Carly, and Brad—your dad was one of kind. You were one of the good guys, Ken—safe, home.
Ken was a wonderful man and engineer. During his visits here at Chanute Radiation he always spoke kindly and very often of Diane, his entire family, and his dogs. He had amazing stories about people he had worked with and was humbled by the experience. He was always interested in how things were in “my world” and truly cared about our patients. He was always upset if he had to order a part that would delay us from treating. Very kind man with a heart of gold!!! I am so sorry for your loss. I too will miss, “Ken Love here, you doing okay?” Love and prayers to all the Love family. Ken will be missed.
I have many fond memories and have learned so much working beside Ken for many years. Always had a smile on his face and willing to give the shirt off his back to anyone in need. I will for sure miss the random phone calls from “Ken Love out here” just calling to see how my family is doing.
Ken was a great guy and will be truly missed by so many.
Worked with Ken on an project once. He was always enjoyable to work, kind and taught me allot.
Condolences to family and friends. He wilI be missed.
Like others, I have many memories of Ken. I’ll miss his stories and our calls every month or so to catch up on how we’re doing in our lives. I worked with Ken many times over the years when he was at OSI and considered him a close friend who will be sorely missed. My condolences go out to Diane and his children of whom he was infinitely proud of and cherished dearly.