Kenneth Edwin Bestmann

1944 - 2014

Kenneth Edwin Bestmann obituary, 1944-2014, Spring Hill, FL

BORN

1944

DIED

2014

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Kenneth Bestmann Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 1, 2014.

Kenneth Edwin Bestmann, age 70, of Spring hill, FL went to be with his LORD on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 in his home under the care of HPH Hospice and his loving family. He was the husband of Cindy Bestmann.



Prior to his retirement he was a machine mechanic in the printing industry. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. His favorite baseball team was the Chicago Cubs and the Tampa Bay Rays he really enjoyed working in the yard and serving his LORD. He was a member of the Christian Church in the Wildwood, Weeki Wachee, FL.



He will be deeply missed by his wife Cindy and son: Ken Bestmann and his wife Amanda of North Carolina and daughter: Amy, wife of Jeff Riddell of Illinois and Cindy's sons, Ken Ranfone and his wife Carol and Frank Ranfone all of Spring Hill, FL. He was the grandfather of Brenna, Jason, Annika, Blake, Jamie, Savannah, Jordyn, Franki, Jade and Andrew and was preceded in death by a grandson: Matthew Ranfone. He is also survived by a sister: Carol wife of Tom DeVito of Nevada.



A Celebration of Life service is planned for July 26, 2014 at the Christian Church in the Wildwood, Weeki Wachee, FL at 11:00 AM followed by a luncheon.



In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mr. Bestmann's memory to HPH Hospice Care Center, 12260 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34613 or to Christian Church in the Wildwood, 10051 Country Road, Weeki Wachee, FL 34613.



Arrangements entrusted to Turner Funeral Homes Spring Hill Chapel 14360 Spring Hill Drive Spring Hill,FL

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July 25, 2014

Connie Johnson

Ken was such a gentle soul who loved his wife Cindy and children and grandchildren very much. And also his pet kids. He was willing to help everyone and especially loved his landscape work at CCW. Keep watching over us from heaven above.

July 21, 2014

Kelli Godwin

Dear Cindy, My love thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. I know you will get through this difficult time with your amazing spirit and strength.

July 14, 2014

Cindy,

I am soooo sorry for your loss. You were blessed in Ken's being. He is in the best place and one day you will see him again. If you need anything , please let me and your OT family know. I love you, Lisa Carrington-Mannarino

July 8, 2014

Andrea Woodard

Cindy and family, Gary and I are both so sorry for your loss, our prayers are with all of you at this time. May God continue to watch over you and help you through this time.

July 8, 2014

Bob/Judy Davidson

Dear Cindy, Ken, Mandi, Amy, Jeff and all the grandkids,
We are so sorry for your loss, even though we know Ken is without pain and with our Lord. He was a very kind quiet spirit and will be truly missed.
With love, Bob & Judy

July 7, 2014

Penny Golding

My prayers go out to you and your family Cindy. Hugs...

July 7, 2014

Alex Markwell

Cindy, sending you and the family much love and support. You are a wonderful person and Ken was blessed to have you in his life. And you were blessed to have such a wonderful husband (as I am sure you know). Ken is with the Lord now - what better a celebration of life?! xoxo

July 7, 2014

Dennis and Maureen Farquhar

May God continue to watch over you all as you mourn the loss of this dear husband, father, grandfather and brother in Christ. May God continue to fill you with His peace and comfort until the day when we will all be together .

July 7, 2014

Michaela Keats

Ken, Amanda, Cindy, and family - we cried when we heard the news. Ken was an amazing, Godly man who touched the lives of so many. We were blessed to have known him. We will be even more blessed when we see him again one day. Our loss is certainly heaven's gain. We love you guys and will be praying for you.

July 6, 2014

Jolene Huseby

Sorry for your loss but am happy that he didn't have pain and that he's in the hands of our Lord and Saviour forever!

July 3, 2014

Florence Richards

I don't know where to start our friendship goes back almost 50 years. Im so sorry to hear the sad news about Ken, in glad he's not in pain anymore. I hope and pray for all of you through. This time of sadness. Love to all of you. Aunt Flo.

July 3, 2014

Jennifer Ruddy

I am saddened to hear that Uncle Ken has passed on ,but take comfort in knowing that he is in the hands of the Lord. Our families have been blessed with a lifetime of great memories . He will be deeply missed...all our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Xoxo Jennifer,Todd,Shawn,Jake,James & Samantha

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