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Dave's cute Grandpa passed away June 26th and we had the funeral last Thursday. He was such a a character and we will miss him!

Kenneth Clifford Irving 12/31/27 ~ 6/26/2010 Kenneth Clifford Irving, 82, passed away peacefully doing what he loved best - working a 10 hour day on his bobcat, and retiring to read a political book at his desk. Kenneth was born at The Beulah Home in Edmonton, Canada, and later adopted by Adam Clifford Irving and Louisa Elizabeth Dragoo, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. On the family farm, Ken and his siblings learned the gift of hard work and service to others, especially for the needy and underprivileged. He attended BYU, and was a member of the Phi Eta Sigma. Prior to serving on an LDS North Central States Mission, he was training with the 1943 Vulean Air Cadets. Ken married Hermine "Mimi" Cziep, Austria, and had seven children; later divorced. He married Elaine Bott Tanner, three children; later divorced. The Kenneth C. Irving Construction Company built many homes and other structures in Utah. Subsequently, Ken Kompany, was involved in backhoe operations. Some of dad's favorite things were: John Wayne westerns; books, newspapers/news; political/religious discussions and singing his favorite church songs. Dad loved chocolate and nuts, beef steaks, potatoes, jello and cracked wheat cereal. He loved gadgets including digital cameras, computers and old cars. He loved the gospel of Jesus Christ! Kenneth is survived by his children (and many grandchildren) Harold (Michele) Irving, Susan (John) Bahlmann, Emily (David) Steck, Royal (deceased) (Pamela) Irving, Christina (Philippe) Rateau, Bryan (Janeal) Irving; Samuel Irving, Robert Irving, Marie Irving, Janette (Pascal) Dimenyamana, Rebecca (Trenton) Dupaix, Mark Edward (Alysha) Tanner-Irving, Matthew (Trisha) Tanner-Irving, Elisha (Omar) Villarreal, and Tyler Tanner. Services held at the Imperial LDS Ward, 2738 So. Fillmore Street (1530 E). Viewing, 6-8 p.m Wed., June 30 and Thurs., July 1, 2010 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Funeral - July 1, 2010 at noon. Interment will be at the Salt Lake City Cemetery. Directors, Independent Funeral Service. Condolences www.legacy.com/obituaries/saltlaketribune/ or www. legacy.com/obituaries/deseretnews/