Nov. 7, 1936 - Apr. 11, 2015
Date of Service: Apr. 15, 2015
Kenneth C. Gentry 78 of Rupert passed away Saturday, 11, 2015 at Minidoka Memorial Hospital.
Kenneth was born Nov 7, 1936 in Acequia, ID to Wesley Clyde and Margaret Alice Enyeart Gentry he grew up attending school in Rupert graduating in the year 1955 and served in the United States Army and National Guard. He later married Lois M Anderson October 21, 1960 in Elko, Nevada and has resided in Rupert most of his life.
Kenneth worked for Kraft Foods in the lab for 30+ years and in his spare time and retirement he enjoyed raising hogs. He also enjoyed following football and compiling his stats to make a few well place bets and trips to Jackpot.
Kenneth is survived by his wife Lois of Rupert and three children Shayla (Mark) Zampedri of Rupert; Carla Gentry of Rupert and Chad Gentry of Rupert. His many grandchildren Amy (Robert) Brussco, Nathan (Jessica) Zampedri, Derek (Krystal) Holland, Dominique Holland, DanaLee Holland, Dakota Rupard, Kallie (Billy) Barber. Great Grandchildren Robert Brussco Jr. Karter, Claire, and Cam Zampedri; Kalub, Kannon, Kaisin, and Hali Holland; and
Dylan McKenzie.
Brothers Keith, Lee and David Gentry.
He is preceded in death by his parents Brothers Raymond and General and his three sisters Margaret, Ruby and Diane and a granddaughter Danielle Holland.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at Hansen Mortuary. Viewing for Family and friends will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at the mortuary and for one hour prior to the services. Services are under the direction of Hansen Mortuary.
Funeral Service
Date of Service: Apr. 15, 2015
