Kenneth A. Wolvin
In Memory
Kenneth A. Wolvin
Kenneth, Houston, TX
Died peacefully May 17, 2018 surrounded by
His loving family.
He was born June 28th 1941 in Detroit, MI
Graduating from Saint Francis Xavier.
Ken spent several years as a corporate pilot
With Rockwell International in Pontiac, MI and followed his dreams by
Transferring to Houston, TX. Ken started flight operations as manager and
Chief pilot with United Space Alliance. He retired February 1, 2003.
He is survived and missed by his wife Judee of 49 years, Son Michael
And granddaughter Sammye Darling of Paradise Valley, AZ.
Ken will also be missed by many nieces, nephews and friends. He is preceded in death by
His daughter Melissa Wolvin.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Crowder Funeral Home, 111 E. Medical Center Blvd. in Webster, TX. Services will be held Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in the Crowder Funeral Home chapel. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a memorial donation may make the donation to National Assistance Dogs, INC. NADI); Website/nadiassist.org, 10235 N. 55th place Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 in Kenneth’s memory.
It’s with a Heavy Heart that I write this to my True and Best friend Ken Wolvin. I will always cherish our trips and especially The countless times our families spent together. I will always think of you as the once in a lifetime true friend. I will miss you greatly. My heart is also heavy for Judee, Mike and Sammye. There are no words that I can say that will help you get through this time except Ken was a wonderful Husband, Father and Grandfather and Loved All of you with All his Heart. I believe he is in a Better place with Missy looking down on All of us right now. I will Always Miss and Love My True Best Friend.
Judee, Mike, and Sammye- I am so very sorry for your loss. May God bless each of you, and help you through this most difficult time. If there is anything that I can do to help, please don’t hesitate to call.
Ken was a great man, and I was truly blessed to have him in my life for over twenty years. To me, he was somewhere between a best friend and a father figure. I am indebted to him for the many, many things he taught me over the years, and the opportunities that he gave me. The favorite years of my life were the years I spent flying with him…I have never met anyone else like him.
Rest in peace, Ken.
Our greatest condolences during this difficult time. Our hearts are with you.
I am very sorry for the passing of Uncle Ken. He was a great man to me, and my family. Thanks to his love and support, we owe him everything we have. I will truly miss him.
It is extremely hard to find the words to describe how it felt to hear that we lost Ken. Our deepest sympathy and condolences go out to Judee, Mike and Sammeye. We all share in your grief and can’t imagine how it feels to try to deal with his sudden loss like this. Ken truly was a big brother to me. His friendship was priceless. Our family’s friendship goes back over 70 years and some of my family’s favorite times were sharing a week of deer camp every year going back to when his father and uncle started camp in 1943. A tradition that continues to this day. Ken had a true luster for life and he was a bright ray of sunshine to anyone who ever met him. That showed brilliantly in the ever present gleam in those blue eyes of his. His laugh was contagious and we shared many over the years. He was as genuine and sincere a person that you could ever hope to meet. He was truly a big brother to me, mentor, role model and anything else you can roll into a best friend. Family and traditions were most important to him. The love of his life, Judee was first and foremost in that. It was truly a special relationship that will last forever. He was always so proud of his son, Mike’s wrestling accomplishments. And of his grand-daughter,Sammeye, too. The hospitality offered to us by Ken and Judee whenever we would visit was immeasuarable. It was a great privilege and honor to know Ken and have a chance to share some of what I know were the best of times with him, his brother Danny (also passed last year) and their father, Ray, in camp. We may have lost someone who is irreplaceable here, but his memory will be cherished and live on in our hearts, forever. We were proud to call him our friend. Love you like a brother, Ken and rest in peace with your family members that you are now gathered with once again. Mike, Larry and Harry Loewengruber.
How fortunate I feel to have met Ken a few years ago when we became neighbors! I could always count on a smile, wave and conversation when I passed Ken in the street. Judee, Mike, Sammye and family, our deepest condolences in your profound loss. You are dear neighbors and we are so grateful for you!
It is with great sorrow that I write this today. We had many good times over the early years of our lives. The one I most remember is taking you to the hospital to have Mike. I know how much you loved him Judee, with a passion beyond most. He will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Even though the distance has been between us, I still have you in my heart, prayers and thoughts.
May God be with you through this difficult time and be with Mike and Sammeye also.
In God’s grip, Lynda Scarfe
My condolences to Ken’s family and prayers for him. Thanks for all the memories and fun times. When you are in heaven say hi to Chuck and Danny for me. I’ll be seeing you all soon.
Judee, Michael, & Sammye,
It is with heavy heart, we, The McGinty Family, send our love, condolences, and support to you for Ken’s passing. May He Rest in Peace.
We will all miss him. The Wolvin Famly has been a wonderful example of Friendship and has been an intrigal part of our Extended Family for Many Years.
There are so Many Wonderful Memories from shared events and family gatherings.
Ken was always kind, funny, and helpful. He would always send Birthday Wishes just like his brother, Dan.
Prayers have been given for God’s Blessings to you all during this time of loss, adjustment, and healing.
Fortunately, you have Many Fond Memories from which to draw while gathered to help in this healing process.
Missy and her Dad are now together in Peace.
Kevin, Carole, Erin, Megan (DeLuca), & Heather (Smolin) McGinty
My heart goes out to the Wolvin family. I have many fond memories of Uncle Ken and he has been someone I looked up to throughout my life. He was very close to my family and he will be forever missed, and in my prayers.
Judee, Michael, Sammye. When I think of Ken, I smile. I have a ton of great memories of working with him and the other pilots and mechanics at Rockwell Flight Department. As the only female there, I can truly say I was always treated with kindness and respect. I loved all the stories Ken and the others would tell me about some of their trips. I got to fly deadhead with Ken and another pilot a few times, and I have never felt so safe in my life. I could also tease Ken he was older than me (only by 2 days though). When our department closed, Ken helped me move some of the office items to my house that I had obtained. I have always told people that this was the “bestest” job I ever had and Ken and the others made it that way. God bless you all and know my heart is with you.
Judee, Mike, Sammye, God bless you and give you comfort during this most difficult time. There are no words to convey how much Ken meant to Linda and I. He was more than just my best friend and we will forever cherish the memories of the time we had with our Captain Ken. One of the greatest gifts Ken gave us was sharing you, his family, with us. We love you as we loved Ken.
Ken is healed now, with God and Missy in Heaven. I pray that time will heal us all.
Don & Linda Fees
My uncle, my Godfather, a mentor and a friend…a man who had a brilliant smile and piercing blue eyes who loved life and loved people…we grieve for your loss and those family and friends all touched by this loss…my heart aches…until we are together again …GodSpeed
Beth (wolvin) patrick, claire (matt) and Conor faughnan
Beth Wolvin FaughnanTuesday, 22 May 2018 5:40
Dear Aunt Judee, Cousin Mike & Sammye
Words can not express the shock and pain I feel for you. Uncle Ken was not just my Uncle but also my Godfather and he was my friend! Even though we had not seen each other for quite some time he has always been in the forefront of my mind. He was my Idol and impetus for wanting to be a better man. I know I express our condolences for the whole Wolvin clan and pray for that peace that passes understanding for you all now and in your time of reflection.
Our hearts are heavy and deeply saddened. He was always more than Uncle to his brother Dannys seven. He truly cared, loved, encouraged and helped us through our youth and well into adulthood. Uncle Ken was more to us than Uncle. We loved respected admired idolized….he was all that and more. He loved his family, He truly loved Aunt Judee his entire life, was proud to call Mike Son and a piece of him left with Missy, but he had Sammye to help remind him. Know that your all in our thoughts and prayers at this unbearable time, we pray you have peace in memories as we are holding tight to ours of him now too. Distance makes it difficult to be with you, your all in our hearts and thoughts. Bruce Brian (in spirit) Barry Wendy Jill Beth Amy
I only knew Ken a few years, but he impressed me as being the type of individual that would go out of his way to help those that needed assistance. I always enjoyed our golf games together, with Don Fees and his son Mike. We became a foursome made each other laugh and rejoice in the day. My sincere condolences to all the Wolvin family and all those that had the pleasure of knowing him.
My deepest condolences to Judee, Mike and Sammye. Ken was a great man taken too soon. I first met Ken in the mid ’90s while working line service in McKinney TX and he was flying for Rockwell/Collins. Ken was great to be around, fast with a joke or a kind word. He was the funniest, friendliest guy I had ever met. Later, Ken would become instrumental in my pursuit of flying for a living, opening doors for me that led to opportunities I never would have had otherwise. Ken, I can’t thank you enough. Godspeed.
Judee, Mike & Sammye,
Reading the messages that people have left is evidence of what a great person Ken was. He was truly loved by his family and friends. He was a person that everyone looked up to and respected. I am both honored and blessed to have Ken in my life.
I will never forget when he let me use the GTO for homecoming, I think he was as excited as I was. Although it’s been a while I will never forget the time that I spent with Ken and the family.
I ask that God blesses all of you and helps you through these difficult times.