MEADE – Kenneth Lee Coombs, age 62, passed away Wednesday evening, July 6, 2016, at the Meade District Hospital, Meade, Kansas.

He was born July 17, 1953, at Monte Vista, Colorado, the son of Donald James and Frances Eilene (Weaver) Coombs. As a young boy he attended school in Roseville, California, before moving to Bountiful, Utah, where he completed his education. Upon his graduation, he entered into service with the United States Navy serving as a SEAL and in special operations for seventeen years. After his discharge, he began his career as a truck driver working for Groendyke Transport of Liberal for over fifteen years.

He enjoyed designing and making jewelry, hunting, camping, and spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his mother, Frances Eilene Coombs; four sisters, Kisha, Karen, Karil, and Kathleen; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his father and a sister Kay Wonser.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 13, 2016 on at the Del Norte Cemetery, Del Norte, Colorado. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Monday, July 11, 2016, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2180 Violet, Liberal, Kansas. Fidler-Orme-Bachman Mortuary, Meade, is in charge of arrangements.