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Steve M. Kennedy Will Be Missed OGDEN - Steve Muir Kennedy, 87, died peacefully at home Wednesday, Nov. 9 in Ogden, Utah following an extended illness. He was born in Randolph, Utah to George Lorenzo and Susan Vilate Brough Kennedy. Steve married Alice Angie Kellogg "Peaches" September 21, 1940 in Washington D.C. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They just celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary. Steve inherited a jovial personality from his Father "Laughing George Kennedy." His early years were spent in Randolph, Utah exploring the many mountains and hills. At the age of 13, Steve and his family moved to Ogden. He attended Ogden High School and was in the first graduating class for that school. He then attended Weber Academy followed by his attendance at George Washington University in Washington D.C. He then entered service in the FBI, working in the photo lab prior to his appointment as a special agent. He met his sweetheart while going to school in Washington D.C. and soon after marriage, they began an adventurous future of travel. He served in San Francisco, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Oakland, CA; Ogden, UT; Elko, NV; and back to Ogden, UT. Steve was involved in the capture of one of the FBI's top 10 fugitives while in Elko, NV. Steve left the FBI and took a job with the National Board of Fire Underwriters investigating arson, jewel theft and fraud. He was the first State of Utah arson investigator. Steve was a high priest in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, active all of his life, serving in various positions. One of his favorite pastimes was when he could spend time in the Monte Cristo area hunting, fishing and camping with his family and friends. Names such as Lambs Canyon, Deer Springs, Millie Springs were household words that everyone knew. In fact his infamous "Kennedy Pass" was a favorite place where Steve could sneak in a nap under his favorite tree. Steve is survived by his sweet wife, Alice, children - Carolyn (Gordon) Affleck, Deanne (Don) Jenks and Dennis (Rita) Kennedy, 18 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild on the way. Steve's only sister Vendla "Tootsie" Roberts, preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. Friends and family may call at the mortuary on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Tues. one hour prior to services. Interment will be at Lindquist's Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch, 1718 Combe Road, South Ogden. The family would like to thank Inspiration Hospice for their kind and loving care of Steve, especially Elizabeth Dean and Vladimir Diaz. Email condolences to the family at lom@lindquistmortuary.com

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