Beloved Father, Grandfather, and friend, Kenneth (Ken) J Stoddard, 89, long time Malad resident, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024, following a long illness.  Ken was born February 10, 1935, in West Point, Utah.  He was a middle child of 11 children to Frank and Agnes Stoddard.  He was raised and educated in West Point, Utah. Ken married Joan Walker Stoddard on January 5, 1960.  They lived in Utah until 1993 when they moved to Malad City, Idaho.  Ken was loved by his family and many in the community.  

He was a lover of country music and played in various bands as a lead guitarist and singer.  His occupation in life was fencing and maintenance.  He loved to work with his hands.  He had a small engines repair license and loved doing anything mechanical in nature.  His favorite thing in life was spending time with his kids and providing guidance and leadership to them even when he had to travel to see them in Maryland and/or Alaska.

Ken is survived by his four children, Schelene Acker of Malad, Idaho; Julie (Vincent) Simpson of Pearce, Arizona; Karrie Jo Miller of Malad, Idaho; Michael (Lacey) Stoddard of Pocatello, Idaho 

He is preceded in death by his wife Joan K Stoddard; both his parents; all of his brothers and sisters; his eldest daughter Tamara Barnes, his granddaughter’s Joanie Barnes and KayLynn Bishop and a grandson Joshua Deans.  At Ken’s request, no services will be held.  We will celebrate his life with every memory we have to share.