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Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 5A Obituary - November 16, 2018
Kenneth Robert Coulson, Jr. January 29, 1934 - November 12, 2018
Kenneth Robert Coulson, Jr., of Grand Junction, Colorado, died on November 12th after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family at HopeWest Hospice. Ken is survived by his brother, Donald; sons, Mike and Todd, and daughter, Kenna Hardenbrook. Preceding Ken in death are his parents, Kenneth Sr., and Mae. Kenny was a lifelong resident of Grand Junction, born January 29, 1934, in a small house on B1/2 Road. He attended local schools, graduating from Grand Junction High School. He pitched for the Tigers when they won their first State Championship. He also won a State Title for his Ford Legion Team. Ken went on to play for Mesa College, Greeley Bears, and the Semi-pro Eagles. He was scouted by the Brooklyn Dodgers, and the St. Louis Browns. Kenny later played fast pitch softball and was one of the best pitchers in Western Colorado. Ken spent many days on the Grand Mesa fishing and many nights dancing with his parents and former wife, Kay. They always went where Chuck and Jeanne played. Ken was well known for his dancing and went to many retirement homes to entertain. In his later years, he enjoyed gardening around his home. He worked for The Daily Sentinel and retired from the Colorado Port of Entry, after 30 years. Services will be at Brown’sCremation and Funeral, 904 N. 7th Street on Tuesday, November 20, at 6:00 p.m. Donations may be made to HopeWest Hospice, 3090B N. 12th Street.
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 3D Obituary - November 18, 2018
