John Kenyon

John F. Kenyon, 88, a Cheyenne native, died on December 31st, 2022. John was born in April 1934 in Cheyenne. He attended schools in Cheyenne and Torrington and graduated in 1953. While in high school John joined the Naval Reserve and went active in the Navy and served aboard the U.S.S. Antares during the Korean Conflict. Following his honorable discharge, John returned to Wyoming to continue his education at the University of Wyoming and in Los Angeles, California. While at U.W. John met Mary “Beth” Ames, the love of his life for over 54 years. They were married August, 24th 1957. John worked for the Wyoming Highway Dept. then worked 34 years for the Dept. of Administration and Technology retiring as accounting supervisor. In the past John was a 32° Mason. John and Beth enjoyed winters in Arizona and traveling. John also enjoyed scuba diving, snow and water skiing, and camping. John was known for his kindness and his sense of humor.
John is survived by daughter Keri Kenyon-Wood (Mike Wood) of Gillette, Wyoming; grandson Craig Kenyon of San Antonio, Texas; granddaughter, Tara Middaugh of Casper, Wyoming; three great grandsons and one great granddaughter.
John was preceded in death by his wife, Mary “Beth” Kenyon; his son, Steve Kenyon; parents Norval and Kathryn Kenyon, and step-father Don Zirkle all of Cheyenne.
Service will be at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel on Monday January 9, 2023 at 10:00am.
Donations in memory of John Kenyon may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children 1275 E. Fairfax Rd. Salt Lake City, UT 84103 phone: 1-801-536-3500.