Keith Norris Louden, 81, of Jamestown, KY passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 8:15 p.m. at Green Hills Rehab and Nursing Facility in Greensburg, KY. He was born September 14, 1941 in Delton, MI, the son of the late Andy and Florence (Babcock) Louden.
He retired in 1990 from the Department of Natural Resources, Forest Management Division as an Area Supervisor in charge of eleven counties in southwest Michigan. After moving to Kentucky in 1993, he spent most days on the lake fishing. He was also involved as a Vice-President on the Board of the South Russell Volunteer Fire Department for several years. He loved to hunt (but didn't hunt as much as when living up north), singing karaoke with friends, building and remodeled several homes, and loved to do woodworking, He loved his family very much, adored his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and spending time with friends.
SURVIVORS:
His wife of 46 years: Judy Louden
1 daughter: Heather Sharp of Cross Timbers, MO
1 son: Shawn (Cathy) Louden of Hopkins MI
2 step-sons: John Liefbroer, Jr of Allegan MI and James Liefbroer & his significant other, Penny Canalas of Allen, MI
1 step-daughter: Julie (Tim) Stephens of Russell Springs, KY
14 grandchildren & 20 great-grandchildren
4 brothers-in-law: Dan (Pat) Fales, David Fales, and Mike Fales all of Delton, MI and Clyde (Judy) Mottor of Allegan, MI
2 sisters-in-law: Sue (Ted) Damick of Allegan, MI and Patricia Lambright of Palatka, FL
Many special cousins, nieces, nephews & close friends
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a baby sister, Eleanor; his brother, Kenneth Louden; sisters and brothers-in-law: Juanita & Richard Short and Joanne & Charles Short; his first wife, Nancy Fales Louden; and a granddaughter, Nancy Evans Cannon.
Memorial Service: Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in Jamestown, KY with Matt Franklin officiating
Visitation: After 1:00 p.m.on Thursday at the funeral home
Refreshments will follow the service at the Bernard Ridge Church of God Family Life Center in Russell Springs, KY.
The family requests memorial donations be made to one of the following organizations or to the charity of your choice...
Alzheimer's Association
225 N. MIchigan Ave. Fl 17
Chicago, IL (funds to be used for Greater Kentucky)
Comfort Keepers
110 Richie Ln Ste D
Somerset, KY 42503
Autism Speaks
P.O. Box 37148
Boone, IA 50037-0148
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in Delton, MI for family and friends in that area.
H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in Jamestown is in charge of the arrangements.
