Kenneth D. Moomey
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Kenneth D. Moomey passed on to his eternal rest on Tuesday, April 3rd at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He was born August 7, 1945, to Robert and Phyllis (Lentz) Moomey of Ithaca. He attended Ithaca High School graduating in 1963. After graduation he attended Ferris State University and received a degree in Cosmetology. Ken was a jack-of-all-trades; working as a hair stylist, General Motors employee, working at Hick’s Road Construction, and as a regional representative for Redmond Industries. Ken was also drafted into the Army and served with the Military Police. For 26 years he served in the business of banking at Ithaca, Pompeii, and Breckenridge. In 2003 he graduated Summa Cum Laude from Alma College with a bachelors degree in teaching with a history major. He taught at Hemlock High School Adult/ Alternative Education for 6 years. He loved teaching and his students were very special to him.
He always had an interest in gospel, country, and blue grass music. He attended the Dulcimer Festival in Evart for 14 years. His collection of unique and stringed instruments is extensive. He was a member of the MSU Choral Union since 1989. He had many interests including reading and collecting books, playing Santa for all ages, baking pies, camping, and woodcarving. He was a member of the Saginaw Woodcarvers Association, and also a member of the Breckenridge Rotary Club.
He loved socializing, as there were no strangers to Ken.
He had attachments to West Virginia, frequently helping at the State 4-H Camp at Jackson’s Mill. He was appointed as a 4-H All Star of West Virginia, an award he was very proud of.
He was a devoted Christian, serving on many Lay Witness Missions, working with youth, and witnessing to others.
He loved biking and proposed to his wife Kay Toben on the Mackinaw Bridge after riding the DALMAC bicycle tour. They were married on February 12, 1994 at the Central United Methodist Church in Lansing. He loved to travel and experience other cultures. They traveled extensively not only in the United States but also in Mexico. Every year they traveled a circuit to family and friends at Christmas time.
His daughter Jennifer and her children were precious to him. He thoroughly enjoyed their activities and spending time with them.
He is survived by his wife Kay Toben, daughter Jennifer (Kent) Whitford and their children Abigale and Devyn all of Ithaca. Sister Fern Hartman of Ithaca, brothers Bill (Margaret) of Aurora, CO., Jerry of Laingsburg, and Rex (Mary) of Ithaca. Ken is also survived by his sister-in-law Jane (Dennis) Toben Stock of Pittsburgh, Pa. and brother-in-law John (Linda) Toben of Hurricane, WV, and many nieces and nephews.
He had many special friends who became part of his extended family including Barbara and Rhonda Wallace, Beth Litwiller, Jeff and Nancy Buerge, and Udell Hartman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and adopted parents Russell and Hattie Moomey.
He loved people and he loved life. He will be greatly missed by many.
Funeral services for Ken will be 1pm, Saturday April 7, 2012 at the Dunning Memorial Chapel on the campus of Alma College in Alma, Michigan. Pastor Connie Bongard will officiate and burial will follow at Hamilton Township Cemetery. Visitation will be held 6-8pm Thursday, April 5, and 2-4pm and 6-8pm Friday, April 6, at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the MSU Choral Society (c/o Mimi Lalonde, Membership Chair, 1513 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48912-2401), the Breslin Cancer Center (401 West Greenlawn Ave., Lansing, MI, 48910) , or the Jackson’s Mill West Virginia State 4-H Camp (West Virginia University 4-H Extension, 612 Knapp Hall, P.O. Box 6031, Morgantown, WV. 26506-6031). Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
