Birth date: Feb 27, 1921 Death date: Mar 10, 2015
Kenneth Wayne Ishmael was born February 27, 1921 in Jenks, Oklahoma and passed away March 10, 2015 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Kenneth was the youngest of seven children born to James and Maude Ishmael. He graduated from Jenks High School Read Obituary
I don't remember living in Jenks when I was three, but my Dad and Mother Jack and Betty Gardner) told many stories of how Larry Wayne would come to our house and have dinner before going home to have dinner again. They certainly loved having that little boy stop by. There are a few pictures of him in some of their photos. My older sister Sheila remembers playing with him in Jenks. Mother and Dad thought the world of Kenneth and Anne and all of their family.Sandi Denbow
Loved his smile, his humor and the love he shared with all of us. The world has lost a great man but heaven is rejoicing! Can you imagine the party going on with the family? Wish I could be there with you but know you will be in my thoughts and prayers.Love you, Mindy Pittman
We only got to know Ken less than three years ago when we moved to Country Club of Woodland Hills. Although Ken was failing, it was still a joy to share a table with Ken and Ann in the dining room. He always had a smile, and you could tell how very much he loved Ann, and you knew that love was returned by the loving way she cared for him. We will miss him.Loren and Betty Stephenson
I cannot get used to this idea of my uncle Kenneth going away. I have been around this guy since I was a pup and now at almost 78 I have to let him go. So many memories to recall but some are my own feeling toward uncle. He was almost like having a big brother and we played golf and fussed about not doing as well as we should but in the end we would just go out and do it again. His daughter Phyllis is like a sister I never had. All of uncle's siblings have been gone before him and I miss them all but Kenneth has a special place in my heart. I will miss you uncle and I will see you again someday.
I can't think of ONE time that Ken didn't have a smile when he would talk to myself or others around him. He was truly one of a kind and we are so honored to have had him not only as our resident at Country Club but as our Dear Friend. Ann, Phyllis, Heather, Larry and Javan, before he went to his Heavenly home, are the kind of people that make this world of ours a much better place. Thank you for sharing Ken with us these last years. We miss him and love you all. Please know that you are in our hearts and prayers…
Ken and Ann were our neighbors for 33 years. We feel like part of the Ishmael family. They are special friends and the best neighbor anyone would want. We enjoyed visiting with them at their home and going out to dinner. Ken and Fred had fun working on household projects together. We always enjoyed Ken's sense of humor. Ann was quite a hostess and a wonderful cook. After they moved to Tulsa, we visited with them in their new home. We will always remember the Jenks' football hero and our special friend.Sincerely, Fred and Ginny
I still can't believe this is real. But oh what a blessing in my life you have been Uncle Kenneth. The humor, the love, the HUGS and just the sense of being the best Uncle I had. I got lucky. Not only to be related to you but to share birthdays.I only got to celebrate 54 birthdays with you and some would say you should feel blessed. But being an only child, I wanted more.You always had a kind word to say and never let anything get you down when you were around me. What a positive role model I had in you. I still do. Things I can pass onto my girls and my grandsons.The world lost a great hero from the Navy and it's hard to mention Jenks, but I know you had to be a hero there. You were my hero. My Daddy came first but you were next. If for some reason Daddy couldn't have given me away, I know you would have.I love you with all my heart. You are my past, my present and you will be there to meet me in Heaven as my future.I already miss you and feel selfish for feeling the way I do. But no everyone had the perfect present, Uncle, Hero and Friend.Love you, Glenda Gail
