Kent King
Tue, 01/28/2025 - 11:47am
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Kent C. King passed away at his home in Tucson, Arizona at the age of 88 on January 10, 2025 of natural causes.
Kent was born on September 5, 1936 to Thomas and Alice King in Murdo, S.D. and was the fifth of 12 children.
During his life Kent was successful in many areas of his life from working on the family farm at Murdo then to his service in the U.S. Army. Upon discharge from the army, Kent went into working as an operator through the union where he became a B.A. for the operating engineers in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Kent's Operating Engineer education eventually led him to Gillette, Wyo. where he started Kent's Incorporated as a general contractor and built High View Mobile Home Park and ran those businesses successfully for more than 30 years. Kent was instrumental in building many of Campbell Counties Coal Mines. When he looked to the North, he would thank God for Wyodak, when he looked to the south, he thanked God for Caballo and Bel Ayre as well as the other mines that contracted Kent's Inc.
Kent was an avid sportsman who in younger years loved to ski, hunt, fish and even roller skate. In his adulthood Kent learned to fly becoming an accomplished pilot who would fly any chance he could. Kent also shared his knowledge of flying and taught many people to fly through the years.
Kent is survived by his wife Cheri Jane King. Twin sister Karla Mannhalter, brother Gary King and sister Sherry King. Children Alison (Ted )Voyvodich, Step daughters, Glenda (Curtis) Cote, Michelle (Jim) Crawford. Crystal Steyh (Bunker Vincent), Suzanne Phillips, Douglas Fowlkes, Deborah Troost. Kent's grandchildren include Christopher Voyvodich, Danielle Wheeler, Anthony (Brittnee Steyh), Ashley Steyh, Bethany Turner, Melissa Smith, Bridgette Cote, Brittany Troost, Heather (Peter) Caster, Jeremy Shaver, Cheyenne Phillips, Amanda Crawford, Shane Crawford (deceased) in addition to numerous nieces, nephews and great grandchildren.
Kent is predeceased by his parents Tom and Alice, his first wife Joan, his second wife Barbara. Siblings, Lenerd, Keith, Lotus, Rex, Kay, Bunny, Trudy, & Judy.
Cremation has taken place and Internment of ashes service to be performed at a later date at Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, S.D. Care of Kent has been entrusted with Vistoso Funeral home in Tucson, Ariz.
No Crown Without a Cross
We all have those days that are dismal and dreary,
And we feel sorta blue and lonely and weary.
But we have to admit that life is worth living,
And God gives us reasons for daily thanksgiving...
For life's an experience Gods children go through,
That's made up of gladness and much sadness too,
But we have to know both the bitter and sweet,
If we want a good life that is full and complete.
For each trial we suffer and every shed tear,
Just gives us new strength to persevere.
As we climb the steep hills along life's way,
That lead us at last to that wonderful day,
Where the cross we have carried becomes a crown,
And at last we can lay our burdens down.
~Helen Steiner Rice ~
