Official Obituary of
Kenneth Gene Newholm
April 13, 1943 ~ May 1, 2025 (age 82) 82 Years Old
Kenneth Newholm Obituary
Kenneth Gene Newholm was born April 13, 1943 in Chico, California to Carl Newholm and Hilda (Nedved) Leeson. He finished his earthly journey surrounded by his family on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Wichita Falls, Texas at the age of 82.
A memorial service is being planned for a later date. Cremation services are being handled by Whitt Funeral Home/Oakcrest Cremation Center.
Kenneth graduated from Farmington High School in New Mexico and began a career as a salesman. He worked for Rainbow Banking and Anheuser Busch among others throughout his career. In his free time, Kenneth loved riding motorcycles, traveling anywhere to play golf, bowling (he was a member of a league in Farmington), boating, water skiing, playing chess. He also enjoyed cross country and flat track motorcycle racing.
On August 27, 1965 Kenneth married the love of his life, Judy Fay David in Aztec, New Mexico. He is survived by four daughters: Misty, Nancy, Patti, and Jennifer who will all miss him dearly.
Preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth is survived by his wife, Judy, of 59 years; daughters: Misty (Eddie), Nancy, Patti (Darin), and Jennifer (Darren). Other survivors include 7 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and brother-in-law, Larry David (Brenda).
Online condolences may be made at www.whittfh.com.
A memorial service is being planned for a later date. Cremation services are being handled by Whitt Funeral Home/Oakcrest Cremation Center.
Kenneth graduated from Farmington High School in New Mexico and began a career as a salesman. He worked for Rainbow Banking and Anheuser Busch among others throughout his career. In his free time, Kenneth loved riding motorcycles, traveling anywhere to play golf, bowling (he was a member of a league in Farmington), boating, water skiing, playing chess. He also enjoyed cross country and flat track motorcycle racing.
On August 27, 1965 Kenneth married the love of his life, Judy Fay David in Aztec, New Mexico. He is survived by four daughters: Misty, Nancy, Patti, and Jennifer who will all miss him dearly.
Preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth is survived by his wife, Judy, of 59 years; daughters: Misty (Eddie), Nancy, Patti (Darin), and Jennifer (Darren). Other survivors include 7 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and brother-in-law, Larry David (Brenda).
Online condolences may be made at www.whittfh.com.
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