Ken was a strong, hard working, kind, army veteran with a silly side. He was the most patient man I've even met in my life. He easily gained the respect and adoration by any one who knew him. He was a genuine friend who was determined to teach you a life lesson, how to build / fix something or get a laugh out of you. I didn't really have much of a family growing up. Without hesitation Connie and Ken took me in and showed me what family meant. I remember being in shock how large the family was during my first Christmas. At first I was quiet and shy but in time I loosened up, now Johnson would tell me I forgot what being queit was like. There's no other place that feels like home than being surrounded by their family. I lost count how many times he quietly scared me not even trying to. But he always got a good laugh from me being such a scaredy cat. But it wasn't as good of a laugh as when he tried to take me to home depot to have his grandson. He made a huge impact in everyone around him. His stories and lessons will live on as we raise his grandchildren and great grandchildren. I am for ever grateful I had such an amazing person in my life.