Kenneth G. Enders' Obituary
Kenneth G. Enders, age 86, passed away on December 23, 2023 at Trinity Health Muskegon. He was born on June 11, 1937 to Donald and Crystal (Tyler) Enders in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Ken served his county in the United States Marine Corp. He was a faithful member of Central Assembly of God Church in Muskegon since 1967, where he served as a Sunday school teacher, usher and spiritual mentor to many. Ken retired in 1997 after starting Shoreline Insurance Agency with his business partners and working 39 years in the business. Ken served over 40 years on the Board of Directors of Western Michigan Adult & Teen Challenge. He was a member of Christian Businessmen, Rotary and Muskegon Country Club. Ken raised funds to benefit Lakeshore Youth for Christ for many years. Ken enjoyed (understatement) playing golf and tennis.
On April 9, 1960, he married his bride of 63 years, Karen O’Leary, in Coloma and she survives him along with four children, Terri Doctor, Shannon (Lisa) Enders, Lisa (Pastor Eric) Hendricks and Brent (Nicole) Enders. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Barbara Enders. Ken was an exceptional grandpa to thirteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Donald (Evelyn) Enders, John Enders, and Paul (Francine) Enders; sister, Eleanor (Eugene) Tanke; and one grandchild, Bradley.
A FUNERAL SERVICE will take place 11:00 am, Friday, December 29, 2023, at Central Assembly of God with Pastor Eric Hendricks, Pastor Danny Brown and Pastor Jeff Haddon co-officiating. VISITATION with the family will take place one hour prior to the service at church. A luncheon in the fellowship hall will follow the service. MEMORIALS can be directed to Central Assembly of God benevolence fund (www.cagmuskegon.org) or Western Michigan Adult & Teen Challenge (www.wm-tc.com). A private BURIAL will take place at Laketon Township Cemetery. Share memories with the family at www.sytsemafh.com.
What’s your fondest memory of Kenneth?
What’s a lesson you learned from Kenneth?
Share a story where Kenneth's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Kenneth you’ll never forget.
How did Kenneth make you smile?
