Ken Green Obituary

We miss you, Ken.

Ken Green was a great influence in my younger years.
A family friend who played cards with my parents and was one of the most generous people I knew.
He was more like a big brother to me and my siblings. He was taken way to early.
I miss the gentle man.

We miss you Ken and think of you often.

My favorite memory of Ken Green was when He and Barb came to Halls TN. to visit, we went to a country home cooking hole in the wall and nothing do Ken but to order BRAINS and EGGS. One taste was enough. We laughed and laughed. I could always rely on Ken for a laugh.

Shirley Schrod

Ken, Barb, and Sari all shared a large part of my childhood. When I was little, "Uncle Ken" always tried to include me in the vacations that their family took. After my mom moved us to Tennesse, it was still a regular occurence for my parents to go back and get my shoes from Uncle Ken.

I'll never forget the plastic green monsters that were always by the register. Nor will I forget the man who was always kind to me. I'll always remember being asked to walk accross the room so Ken could check my feet out. :)

***I'm sorry this entry is late. We were just notified of Ken's death today.

Sari, feel free to contact me. I would love to catch up with you and hear how things are going in your life.

With much love,

Jenny

Ken, although I only met you once when I came over for a holiday from Scotland with my mum and sister, you made me (and us) feel so welcome and as though we had known you all our lives. Although you had just been through major surgery, you still made sure that we had a wonderful holiday, making us laugh and telling us jokes! Even though you were not feeling 100%, you still came with us to the Japanese resteraunt and Algowers (okay so I can't spell haha). Do you remember you and Sari eating those strange crab-type things and I don't think Sari could finish them. Don't blame her! You had such alot of patience with me as I was always asking you about the tv shows you were watching and general things which I wanted to know about America and believe me - there was a lot!!!

I was so proud to see your wedding pictures which Gigi sent to grandma and grandpa and now I will always have something to treasure of my big cousin.

Gigi, when mum came back from Chicago in 2003, her favourite topic was her "big brother Ken" and it was an honour to finally meet him for myself and from that moment on I knew why mum loved him so much.

Ken don't worry about Gigi because she will be well looked after by her Aunty Bette, Uncle Cyril, Cousins Marilyn, Kev, myself and my sister Barbie - in fact Gigi is coming over in March to spend a week with us.

I'm gonna miss you big cousin.

Lots of love

Geraldinexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hey Ken,
As my brothers and sister have said, you are and were so much part of our family. A second big brother to me. You were there to help keep us kids on "the point" out of mishap.....well the ping pong games were fun and all the meals you had to feed us when we would show up at supper time. Then you went back to IL. And we didnt see you quite as often. We all went our separte ways. Got married had children , but we always could plan on Ken coming to MI for Easter and bringing the cutest easter bonny's for our children and his loved sence of humor. We always laughed till we cryed. Then one year we met GIGI. She made your eyes twinkle. Thank you for bringing her into our lives of the Skjordal's.
Hey will ya do something for me give my dad the biggest hug and kiss from me and tell him i love and miss him very much.
so till we meet up there.
GiGi....I send my deepest condolences you are a special person.
love,Debbie Bammann(skjordal)
Oh ya ken Julie and Jeff say hello to.
You are supposed to dust then vac....

Our family grew up with Ben and Ken Green, Adams Bootery, and the struggle for democracy. Our periodic visits for shoes for the whole family were always an event. Not only did we get shoes, we got politics, ideas. We shared a view of life that was different, optimistic, and profoundly humanist in world that sometimes seemed as if it were being driven off a cliff.

Gigi, Sari, Sheryl and Brad, although we haven't met we share your sense of loss. Billie, we were shocked when Rhoda called us and told us of this loss. We will miss Ken, but his spirit lives with us all.

Kathy and Ted Pearson (and Alan and Robert)

Ken Green was was big brither #2 i looked up to him when i was a little boy in michigan on the point. his family and mine got to be very very close knit like we were related and we found a lost part of the family my dad and him played cards all the time we had nothing but good times with the Green family then they moved to chi town we visited them alot he took us to IHOP and bought me the biggest pancake well enough for that i will mis my buddy,brother,and best freind hey Mr Green have fun with Dad and when i get there you too can show me how to play that game you guys will be playing my prayers and most sincer condolences go out to gigi and my god bless the green family love always Bruce Skjordal hey ken this is from [Turtle]

Ken Green was that big brother that i never had and was always there for me if i needed him. I loved him like a brother and after my own father passed away he was there for our family. I thank him for his uncondisional love and bringing Gigi into our lives, we love her dearly.
Ken, tell my dad hello for me.
All my love, edd skjordal

We have known his since he was a child and always enjoyed his company. We are saddened by the lose of this wonderful man.

Ken we loved you and will miss you very much,all my children will miss you thay thought of you as a brother
Untill we meet again love you Bless you

You will always be remembered by myslelf and all my family members. You were a huge part of our family for over 30 years. It goes back to the days you used to live in Michigan. You are a huge part of my wonderful childhood memories. You will be sadly missed. Now you and dad can have a great game of pinnicole. May peace always be with you. much love forever

Ken, we have been friends, both personal and professionsl, for many years. You put up a strong fight and now we hope that you have found the peace that you so deserve. We will miss you terribly and you will not be forgotten. We will treasure the "gift" that you gave Marty the last time we were together. May you find peace and comfort in knowing that Gigi is in good hands and will be watched over by all of your friends and family. Until we meet again - all our love, Marty and Sandi