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| Spouse: |
Barbara Helen Munkittrick Wheatley
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| Children: |
Kendra Jean Bethune
Barbara Helen Werkley
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| Grandchildren: |
David Bethune
Timothy Bethune
Randall Bethune
Kenneth Bethune
Richard Werkley
Rebecca Werkley
Keith Werkley
Justin Werkley
Great Grandchildren
Hannah Bethune
William Bethune
Madison Bethune
Zachary Werkley
Meredith Werkley
Matthew Werkley
Jackson Bethune
Luke Bethune
Samuel Bethune
Benjamin Bethune
Andrew Keith Werkley
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| Parents: |
John William and Addy Greaves Wheatley
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| Siblings: |
Edsel Dewey Wheatley
Jean Marie Wheatley Johnson
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| Grandparents: |
None listed
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Cemetery Location Map to Gravesite |
Birth Date: 3/9/1916
Death Date: 9/18/1998
Hamilton Memorial Park Cemetery
Section E, Lot 2, Grave 1
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| Born in Ilkeston, England, Ken immigrated with his parents, John and Addy Wheatley, to the United States in 1924. The Christian example and spiritual influence of his parents led to his conversion at the age of 14. In later years, responding to God's call, he committed his life to Salvation Army Officership and was ordained into the Christian ministry in June 1940. In 1942 he married Barbara Helen Minkittrick who was also a Salvation Army Officer. Unwavering in his faith, unswerving in his commitment, uncompromising in his principles, this Servant of God left a legacy of love and faith, reflected in his journey through life. He had high expectations for himself and of others; his strength as a leader was tempered by his sensitive concern for the needs of others; his love for his family was deep and tender; and his devotion to God was unmistakable. |
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Ken at the age of 8, shortly after arriving in the USA from England, with his little English friend, John Needham. Soon after they arrived in Boston, they visited the Boston Zoo in 1924.
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Ken a drum major of Lancaster, Ohio High School in 1934. Wherever there was music, Ken was part of it. Gifted with a baritone voice and a natural ability to perform on brass instruments, he used those gifts to bless others.
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Ken and his bride, Barbara in Buffalo, NY, November 16, 1942. They served together in The Salvation Army for thirty-nine years prior to retirement.
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For many years, the Wheatley's favorite vacation spot was Myrtle Beach, SC where Ken enjoyed fishing and relaxing on the beach with Barbara and friends. Here he proudly shows his "good catch"-1971.
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Retiring in 1979, the Wheatleys took up residence at the legendary "On Top of The World" in Clearwater, FL. Their retirement home was in this condo at OTOW.
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In 1992, Ken and Barbara celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in Clearwater, FL with all of their family coming together to share this milestone.
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Ken, with Barbara, taken at their Noblesville apartment in 1997.
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The girls he loved, his wife, Barbara and daughters Kendra Bethune and Barbara Werkley.
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Ken's family his treasures and legacy, taken at a family reunion during his fatal illness.
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In tribute to Ken and in appreciation to those who cared for him, his family planted a "Memory Garden" at the Riverwalk Nursing Home in Noblesville where he spent his final days on earth.
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