11 Aug 1934 – 26 Dec 2010
3rd-great-grandson of Philip Cardon and Martha Marie Tourn
2nd-great-grandson of Louis Philipe Cardon and Susette Stalé
Great-grandson of Emanuel Philip Cardon and Amelia Maria Merrick
Grandson of Emanuel Alonzo Cardonand Rosa Vilate Terry
Son of Jesse Leo Cardon and Allie Anderson
Kenneth J. Cardon, age 76, passed away Dec. 26, 2010, surrounded by his family. Ken was born in Hinckley, Utah to Jesse Leo Cardon and Allie A. Anderson. He married Marilyn Austin Larsen Nov. 22, 1957 in the Salt Lake City Temple, enjoying 52 years of marriage. She preceded him in death June 22, 2009.
He resided in Lehi most of his life and graduated from Lehi High School in 1953. He was a faithful member of the LDS church his entire life and served a mission in California. Ken held numerous church positions throughout the years, his favorite being Scout Master where he served for over 20 years, earning the Silver Beaver Award. For 42 years he was employed as an agent for Farmers Insurance in American Fork. He loved his family, running, playing the saxophone, golfing and watching BYU sports especially football. He had a deep love for the gospel Jesus Christ.
He is survived by his five children; Kevin (Isabel), Larry (Margaret), Russell (Ana), Wade (Ona), and Anita (Dale); 17 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; also survived by brothers and sisters, Arnie Cardon, Colleen Smith, Jesse Cardon, Donna Mae Jones, Margo Andersen, Lois Cardon and Gary Cardon. He is preceded in death by his sister Deloris Andersen.
Funeral services will be held Friday, Dec. 31, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Lehi 17 Ward LDS Chapel, 1590 E. 900 N. Family and friends may call Thursday evening from 5-7:00 p.m. at the church and Friday afternoon from 12:30 till time of service at the church. Interment, Lehi City Cemetery. Online guest book at wingmortuary.com.
