Kenneth D. Umphenour

Talkeetna resident Kenneth D. Umphenour, 86, died at his home on Dec. 28, 2011.

A celebration of life in honor of Kenny is at 3 p.m., Jan. 7 at Big Su Lodge, Mile 104 of the Parks Highway, Talkeetna. His ashes will be scattered in Colorado Creek.

Kenneth was born Oct. 25, 1925, in Pleasanton, Kan. Kenny moved to Alaska in 1953 and lived in various areas of the state, including Anchorage, Colorado Creek, Willow and Talkeetna. Kenny worked in the log sawing industry, several heavy equipment jobs and was general manager of the Big Su Bar in Talkeetna. Kenny enjoyed guns, wood milling, gold mining, driving a bobcat and whatever dog was in his life.

"Kenny had many friends who treated him as family. He was rich beyond words with love," his family wrote. "Have fun, Kenny, on your bobcat and gold mining with your dog."

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Helen.

Memorial donations in honor of Kenny may be mailed to: Mary Walsh, P.O. Box 13513, Trapper Creek, AK 99683.

Valley Funeral Home and Crematory cared for the family.