Kenneth Henderson Patey, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by family members on February 18, 2023, due to causes incident to age. A great timber has fallen.
He was born in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, 
to Arthur John Patey and Bertha Louie Henderson on October 5, 1940.
He was called on a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the London England Mission. He loved speaking assignments and opportunities of traveling with his mission president, Elder Marion D. Hanks. He was an active and life-long member of his church and held many different callings throughout his life. He was most proud of his calling as Relief Society mother education teacher while attending the Jerusalem, Israel Branch during the 1970’s.
After his mission he met his sweetheart Sharon Louise Harker who he married in the Cardston Alberta LDS Temple on June 8, 1963. He attended BYU, receiving his B.S. degree in Child Development, Family Relations, and an M.S. degree in Counseling. He also did post-graduate studies in Hebrew and in historical geography at the Institute of Holy Land Studies in Jerusalem.
He was gifted with his hands, initially working as a sign painter and graphic artist, while eventually becoming a professional educator and lecturer. He was an LDS seminary teacher and later taught university level coursework in the US and in the Middle East. He was the author of the SUBDEX File Systems, a way of organizing LDS literature. His most important life’s work was teaching healthy relationship principles through his GrowthClimate Therapy Center. Under the umbrella of GrowthClimate, Ken and his team have been instrumental in enriching the lives of thousands.
He was a devoted father to six sons and five daughters, all surviving: Candis (Brian Twede), Cindy (Bruce Brewer), Kristen (Keith Reily), Kenneth (Richelle), Juhl (Casey Helias), Michael (Chandra), Mark (Suzy), Ruth (Craig Wakefield), David (Lori), Daniel, and Aaron (Lyssa). There was nothing more important to him than his family. His growing posterity includes 56 direct grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. His surviving siblings are Bob Patey, Carol Gurr, Bev Albas, Ron Patey, and Fran Patworth.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Jack Patey and Frank Patey and a son-in-law, Robert Marion Lamb (Kristen).
A viewing will be held Sunday, Feb 26, 2023, at Walker Funeral Home (187 S Main St. Spanish Fork, Ut) from 6-8:00 pm. Funeral services will be held Monday, Feb 27 at 11:00 am at the Harvest Park LDS chapel at 1068 S 1600 W, Mapleton, Utah. A viewing from 9:45-10:30 am will precede the services. Interment will be in the Salem City Cemetery.
7 Condolences for Kenneth Henderson Patey
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Dorothy Beagles says
February 24, 2023 at 12:16 amKen was one of the greatest. His friendship and teachings had a very positive influence on my life. I am grateful to have known him.
Neil Cannon says
February 24, 2023 at 5:51 pmMy life was forever shifted when Ken became a part of it. His legacy will continue on in the Cannon family for many years and hopefully through many generations. Thank you Ken for the great gift of knowing you and your teachings. May your new job help bring joy to as many is it did here.
Judy Twede says
February 24, 2023 at 7:01 pmWe will miss your great sense of humor and love and closeness you had for all your family and your devotion to the church and all who would meet you. Your family is a great example of you and Sharon’s teachings and love for them and we will look forward to seeing you again and feel your love and spirit. Judy Twede family
Peggy K Williams says
February 24, 2023 at 9:37 pmHow fortunate was I to find Ken Patey in 1987. His courage, teachings, insights and sense of humor were an inspiration that guided me through some very challenging life experiences. I am grateful to have known Ken for so many years. He is a teasure that I will miss greatly.
Tom Hodgson says
February 27, 2023 at 5:55 pmMark, Mike and the entire Patey family. Suzette and I send our love and prayers to you at this difficult time. Our hearts are with you.
Brad Perry says
February 27, 2023 at 6:55 pmIt’s hard to say something about Ken without saying something Sharon. We love Ken and Sharon. Their love for their family and for those they have taught in the Growth Climate Family is undeniable. We appreciate your love, patience, kindness, and example. We are better people for having know Ken and Sharon
Janine Idell Perkins says
February 27, 2023 at 9:35 pmKenneth H. Patey was a giant of a man. He was loving and kind to all. He adored and lived for his wife, Sharon, his family, and his students. He was humble and always learning. Many times, in our Growth Climate class, he would start a roll of puns, bantering back and forth with other quick witted class members. I guess you would say that in the end, he really pundit! I will miss his gentle humor, his kind smile and loving hugs. He held a place in his heart for everyone he met. He truly lived and loved the Gospel of Jesus Christ and testified of its truthfulness by the life he lived. I will miss this very dear friend.
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