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Kenneth D.

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Williams

Feb 14, 1939 — Apr 13, 2013

Obituary

Kenneth D. "Ken" Williams, 74, died April 13, 2013, at Great Bend Regional Hospital, Great Bend, Kansas. He was born February 14, 1939, in Stephenville, Texas, to Myrl and Ruth (Onions) Williams. On August 15, 1959, he married Nancy Giebler at Hays, Kansas. Growing up in Liberal, Mr. Williams was a Great Bend, Kansas, resident since 1963 coming from Hays. He served as the C.F.O. for Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend, for twenty years, retiring in 1988. Following his retirement, he operated Abacus Accounting, serving as the interim C.F.O. and consultant for respective hospitals in Pratt, Abilene, McPherson, and Plainville. He later served as the C.F.O. for Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington, for ten years. Mr. Williams was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church, Great Bend, where he served as church treasurer. He had also served as president of the State and Regional Hospital Finance Management Organization. He enjoyed (ARRL) Ham Radio operation and was a computer enthusiast, writing software programs for hospital management, some of which are still used today. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Williams, of the home; two sons: Kurt Williams and wife Kim, Hoisington, Kansas; and Karl Williams and wife Elaina, Knoxville, Tennessee; one daughter, Julie Foster and husband Scott, Great Bend; and five grandchildren, Garrett Foster, Holly Foster, Bailey Foster, Trevor Williams, and Jack Williams. He was preceded in passing by his parents, Myrl Williams and Ruth Onions, and by one nephew, Patrick Brown. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at the First Presbyterian Church, Great Bend. The Reverend Dr. Scott V. Solether will officiate. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Burial will be in Great Bend Cemetery North. Memorials are designated to the First Presbyterian Church, in care of the funeral home.
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