Kenneth Norman Kellum passed away on June 4th, 2017, after a hard fought battle with cancer. He is the son of Charles and Thelma (Thrush) Kellum
Ken was born in Miles City, MT on February 2nd, 1949. He attended Sacred Heart School in Miles City, where he learned and practiced the Catholic faith. His interests included spending time with his family, being a grandfather, and music. He spent many years playing the drums in several local bands on the weekends. He started working each day in the 7th grade for Western Vending of Miles City. It was there he found he had an interest in electronics. Ken also worked for several local businesses until April 1st, 1980, when he was hired as a parts clerk for Boutelle’s, a local GM dealership. He continued working for Cliff and Prescott Boutelle for 15 years until the business was bought by Charles and Mary Notbohm in 1995. Ken’s work responsibilities shifted and he very much enjoyed using his expertise to work on the computer networks, and found his job at Notbohm Motors to be challenging and rewarding. He retired on September 31st, 2016 after serving a total of 21 years.
Ken married Donna Allison, the joy of his life, on September 1st, 1990. From this marriage, he gained a son, Robert Allison. He had a loving relationship with his daughter Corilyn Dessino, her husband Bobby, and their children Danielle, Christopher, and Samantha; his son Terry and wife Sara, their children Jaiden and Emma; his son Kyle and wife Traci, their children Kailee and Kanzas; his daughter Terra and her children Hailey, Sophie and Grant; and two additional sons, Kenny Kellum and Curt Kellum.
Ken was a loving husband, amazing father and grandfather, and the person everyone loves calling a friend. He will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure to meet him.
Ken is preceded in death by his father Charles, his mother Thelma, a sister Norma, and a granddaughter Alexis.
Visitation will be held Friday, June 9th, at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 4-6PM. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10AM on Saturday, June 10th, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with burial at the family plot of the Calvary Cemetery. Casual attire is requested. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Anyone wishing to make a donation, please make it to Wake Up and Lace Up, 107 Balsam, Miles City, MT 59301.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday June 9, 2017
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Mass of Christian Burial
10:00 a.m.
Saturday June 10, 2017
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
120 N. Montana
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday June 9, 2017
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Mass of Christian Burial
10:00 a.m.
Saturday June 10, 2017
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
120 N. Montana
Miles City, Montana 59301
Share
Sally Fitch Ness says
Donna and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Ken was a wonderful man and a good friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sherri Schneidt says
My sympathies to Kens family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. May your wonderful memories comfort you during this time. Cori if you need anything I’m here for you, love you.
Kim R Smarsh says
Donna and family, my deepest sympathy to you on the passing of Ken. He was a good man. I met him when I first moved to Miles City and he was working at Boutelle Motors. I always trusted him to work on my vehicle. Hold your memories close. You have my sincere prayers.
Diane Welbes says
To the family–You have my heartfelt and deepest sympathy–Ken was someone no matter what or when, he was always willing to help people and always with a smile.
Linda Simonsen says
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Martha Crandall says
MY sympathy
Kay Nice says
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Kellum family. I love you, Cori ❤
Gene & Vickie Schneidt says
Thinking of all of Ken’s family and wishing you moments of peace and comfort as you remember him. One word comes to mind when we think of Ken….KIND; he had a huge heart.
Rosemary Timmons says
Donna; sorry for your loss of Kenny, my Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your Family.
David and Punky Mann says
Thoughts and prayers for the family.
Kim (Hajenga) Peterson says
Our thoughts and prayers to Curt and the Kellum family.
Gina Taylor says
You and the whole Kellum family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Kim Olson says
Donna and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Ken was a wonderful man. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Kim Olson
Christina Vosen Ostendorf says
Thinking and praying for you, Donna and family!
Darbie Karch and Family says
Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Deb Bartholomew says
Donna and Families:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Ken. He was a kind and generous man. He will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Yolanda and Paul Ferguson says
I am so sorry for your loss. May your memories get you thru this difficult time! Sending prayers to you and your family.
Dodie Paxson says
Ken (Shannon) (and family, Hailey, Sophie, Grant & Alexis in memory) Cori & family, Terry & family, Curt (Angie)(and family, Camden, Kyran & Connor & Kason)) & Kyle & family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss of your dad. My thoughts are with you all as you face the hard days ahead! I was 26 when my mom (60) passed and 32 when my dad (81) passed and never a day passes they are not on my mind. Cling to one another and may you find peace in the days ahead.
Love, Hugs, Prayers & Peace to all!
Dodie
Tanya Parker Leidholt says
To the Kellum family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Remember the good times and hold them close to your heart. Prayers to you all.
Shumon Pius says
Blessings and condolences to you all! I am sorry for your loss.
Sherry & Dave Fields says
Donna & Robert, please accept our heartfelt condolences. We know how much Ken meant to you both. You are in our thoughts, hearts and prayers.
Steve Goff says
Ken was such a great man and I admired and looked up to him. So kind and professional. I will miss him dearly. My condolences to Donna and family.
Pam (Moths) Nisley says
Prayers for comfort for all of his loved ones!! I remember him as a kind dad, loving husband!! May you feel the loving arms of Jesus holding each of you in these very hard days~
Vicki Hampson says
Donna, Robert & Family, We are so very sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our Prayers.
Mike & Vicki Hampson
Casey & Cindy Phalen says
Donna and Family we are thinking of you. Prayers for you all.
Christine Simonsen says
Donna and family, I am terribly sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this painful time.
Linda Stokes says
I’m so sorry for your loss
McArthur Family says
So sorry to hear this, Mr Ken was a good neighbor and we enjoyed our little chats by the fence. Miss Donna, you’re in our thoughts and prayers! Let us know if there’s anything we can ever do!
McArthur Family
(Back alley neighbors)
Jim and Donna Brady says
Sorry to hear of Kens passing and my condolences to the family. Ken and I played a few gig’s together back in the old days and I always enjoyed running into him on my infrequent trips back to Miles City.
Rest in Peace my friend.
John P. Shevlin says
Sorry to hear of Kens passing. I knew Ken well when I lived in Miles City. We shared the same birthday, Feb.2nd. He could fix any vending machine made.
Lori Irving says
I am a cousin of Ken’s. My name is Lori and I am the daughter of Bonnie Kellum who was Bernard Kellum’s daughter. My grandfather and Ken’s father Charles were brothers. I have been searching for my grandfathers family and I am so sorry to stumble upon Ken’s Obituary.