Kenneth Welch

KENNETH J. WELCH IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Kenneth Joseph Welch, 73, of Idaho Falls, died March 5, 2005, at his home. He was born October 12, 1931, at Poplar, Montana, to Orland Welch and Ethel Estella Walker Welch. He grew up and attended schools in the area. Following graduation from high school, he attended Carroll College in Helena, Montana where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. He served in the U. S. Army as a Private First Class during the Korean Conflict. He has also lived in Phoenix, Arizona; Libby, Montana; and for the past 16 years in Idaho Falls. He worked as a tax accountant and later as a hotel night auditor. He was a member of I.O.O.F. (International Order of the Odd Fellows). Kenneth enjoyed bowling and pool, but especially loved spending time with his grandchildren, Kyle and Alisha Taylor. Surviving are: Daughter: Lori Taylor Brother: Craig Welch, Salem, OR Sister: Helen (Dick) Dixon, Prescott, AZ 2 Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Howard Welch; and a sister, Barbara Smithson. No services will be held at the family’s request. Arrangements are under the direction of Wood Funeral Home.