Kenneth Joseph Goates - Walker Funeral Home

Kenneth Joseph Goates passed away on July 7, 2021. He was born to his beloved parents, Warren LaMar

Goates and Marie Phillips Goates, on March 27,1936 in Lehi, Utah. He grew up at the Saratoga Swimming Resort where his parents sold food concessions. Later, his father became a poultry farmer, and Ken had many chores to do each day. Ken enjoyed archery, weightlifting, swimming, playing chess, playing the piano, and gardening. He also enjoyed listening to classical music on the radio station KEYY or on his father’s phonograph.

He went to BYU for 2 years and was a member of the Utah National Guard for 10 years. He served a 2 1/2 year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Swiss-Austrian mission. After his mission, he returned to BYU to finish his degree. He married the love of his life, Gwendolyn Seely on December 18,1959 in the Salt Lake City Temple. He taught at Springville High School and then left to work at Hercules Powder Co. as a Technical Writer. In 1965 he left Hercules and returned to teaching.

He taught English and German at Granger High School for 29 years until he retired in 1994.

He had a deep love for family history and spent significant time researching and writing about his family. He authored, compiled, or prepared for publishing five books.

Ken and Gwen were married for 58 years until Gwen passed away on November 30, 2017. They had 4 children, Linda Marie McKinney (Mark), Michael Joseph Goates (Deena), Kathrine Mills (Kelend), and Lora Lee

Charlesworth (David). They had 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Ken had a strong testimony of his Savior, Jesus Christ, and was a true disciple all his life.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in the Harvest Park chapel, 1068 S. 1600 W. Mapleton, Utah 84664. A viewing will be held from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the services. Remote participation will be available with the following link:

https://allgaierconsulting.zoom.us/j/95430824853?pwd=aHNqbGVya29TKzRTZkpNYW1STDRkZz09

Interment will be at the Lehi City Cemetery where a brief graveside service will be held prior to the burial at 2:00 p.m.

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Bryan Gillies says

July 8, 2021 at 9:04 pm

Ken Goates has been a wonderful mentor and friend for me for the past four years. Even in the twilight of his life, he was still serving and helping others in any way that he could. My condolences go out to the good family of this wonderful man.

Russ Fuller says

July 9, 2021 at 4:49 am

Ken and Gwen were wonderful people in our neighborhood. We were so blessed to have shared part of our journey with such a great family.

Chris Anderson says

July 9, 2021 at 6:35 pm

Mr. Goates was an amazing teacher. He was an such a inspiring influence for good in my life.

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Michael Dalton says
July 10, 2021 at 3:44 pm

Am grateful for the time Peggy and I shared with Ken and his wife. He had a great spirit and loved the gospel. Was a true friend. Mike and Peggy Dalton. Granger 26th Ward.

Christa Mariah Mills says

July 10, 2021 at 4:39 pm

I remember him walking over to our house with Cantaloupes while he got his mail, and walking around their garden with my mom, the Goates inspired my want to garden, He’s still one of my favorite people. I’m so glad The Goates were our next door in spanish fork.

David Reece says

July 10, 2021 at 5:33 pm

Ken and Gwen Goates family and loved ones.
Knowing the Goates family they reverenced the legacy of Warren and Marie
Goates Faith in Gospel of love and life and family united beyond.
They were taught work for what you get while blessing lives of others.
Time now for reflections and how to carry on the Goates Family Legacy.
Look up that’s the source of light and Be of Good Cheer and Keep on Keepen on.
The Dave & Becky Reece
Family 🌻

Carl Roberts says

July 11, 2021 at 11:22 pm

He was one of those teachers I will always remember. I hope he knows how many peoples lives he touched

Brittney holland says

July 20, 2021 at 5:04 am

I used to take care of ken and Gwen ken was one of my favorite men

Quinn Webb says

May 15, 2022 at 4:04 pm

It was an honor to sit in one of his classes every single day for three years. He was not only a good friend at school, but otherwise as well. Well done thou good and faithful servant. Thank you for being such a great example to me and so many others.

Kenneth Joseph Goates March 27, 1936 - July 7, 2021

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