Rev. Kenneth C. Paulding
January 17, 2010
Pastor Kenneth C. Paulding, 76, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2010 at Mercy Hospice, Johnston, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon Saturday, January 23, at Maranatha Open Bible Church, 414 E. 27th Street. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 pm Friday at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street.
Ken was born June 22, 1933 in Des Moines to Bernice and Coney Paulding. He served in the US Marine Corps. Ken served as Pastor of Maranatha Open Bible Church for 26 years. From 1964 to 2006 he owned and operated his appliance business, K and P Appliance in Des Moines. Pastor Ken’s greatest gift was caring for and taking care of people as he spread the Word of God. He spent time visiting and praying for people in hospitals and other places. He loved spending time with his family. Ken enjoyed racing cars and bowling. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Ken is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn; his children, Preshia Paulding (Buldaupt), Tangy (Snow) Soderblom, Tammy, Lisa and Aaron; his grandchildren, Kenna, Kenny, David, Daylin, Beau, Brendon, Erin and Amber; 4 step grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Ken was preceded in death by his parents, his son and daughter, Kenneth Jr. “Bub” and Penny his brother, Richard, his sister, Dorothy.
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Ivan and Elsie Rogers
01/22/2010
Dear Marilyn and Family:
Elsie and I were so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear beloved husband, Ken. He was truly a fine man and a 'good shepherd' who blessed so many in life and ministry. And you, Marilyn, were such an important part of his pastorate. You were so devoted and an excellent roll-model of what a loving wife should be. May God comfort your heart and enfold the entire family in his love during this time of bereavement.
With our love and prayers,
Ivan and Elsie Rogers
KM
01/20/2010
RIP Pastor Ken
Ted & Karen and Brianna & Bryce Kirby
01/20/2010
Aunt Marilyn and Family, We were so sorry to hear about Uncle Ken's passing. We know that he lived for God and truly loved our Lord and Savior! He is singing in Heaven now! Love and Prayers,
Tracy Harding
01/19/2010
God is ever near to those
Who have a broken heart
Through the loss of someone dear
That tears your world apart
It seems so overwhelming
The grief too much to bear
But know that God is with you
He loves you and He cares.
I know right now
At your time of grief
Its hard to understand
So I pray that you
Will find some comfort
Under Gods loving hand.
My prayers are always with you.