Kenneth L. 'Ken' Weeks

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Weeks, Kenneth L. "Ken" age 71 of Elk River, passed away on Aug. 25, 2020. Ken was born on Aug. 12, 1949 in Minneapolis to Roger & Eloise (Jensen) Weeks. He grew up in Anoka and graduated from Anoka High School. Ken enlisted in the United States Air Force, ultimately retiring as a Senior Master Sergeant after 21 years of service. He was a longtime member of the Elk River American Legion Post 112, the Anoka County Genealogical Society, and the Mayflower Society. Ken enjoyed stamp collecting, woodworking, and was a avid wildlife photographer. Preceded in death by parents, Roger and Eloise (Jensen) Weeks; sister, Janalyn Weeks-Roundtree; brother, Jeffrey. Survived by children, Antricia Poorrahmat and Amanda Nelson; granddaughters, Emily and Reagan; siblings, Stanley (Glynda), Bruce (Pat Hurd), Judith Meyers, Gary (Carol), Sheldon (Nancy), and Dane (Melanie); aunt, Janet (Ben) Presley; also many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Due to health and safety concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, services for Ken are being postponed. Details will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the United Methodist Church of Anoka (anokaumc.org) or the American Legion Post 112 of Elk River (elkriverlegion112.com) Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home Anoka 763-421-0220 thurston-lindberg.com

Published on August 30, 2020