Kenneth "Ken" B. Vail passed away on June 24, 2021 at the age of 89 in Lancaster, California. He lived in the Antelope Valley for over 67 years where he was employed by Lockheed and Northrop Grumman. Ken, also, served in the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1955.
Ken was born November 12, 1931 in Ohio and moved to California at age 5. He graduated from Burbank High School in 1950. In 1953 he married his first wife, Jackie, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his children, Scott Vail, Alice (Johnny) Apuan, Jana (Barry King) Ouimet, and grandchildren Travis Vail and Ethan and Olivia Ouimet.
In 1986 he married Elaine Hooper who preceded him in death. Also, preceding him in death are step-son Steven Henderson and Steve's son, Andrew, and step-son Robert Henderson. He is survived by step-daughters Carol McMillan and Dianne (Ed) Luman, and step-grandchildren Brian and Scott McMillan, Erin Biank, Amy Medefesser, and David Luman.
In 2010, Ken married Phyllis Bonde. He is survived by Phyllis and her sons Richard, Howard. Gogo, RC, and David.
Ken is beloved by his large and blended family and will truly be missed by us all. His love of music, his fondness for problem solving and tinkering, and his gift of gab will long be re- membered by all who knew and loved him.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Ken's church home, St. Stephen's of the Valley Lutheran Church in Palmdale on July 10, at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Stephen's.
Published by The Antelope Valley Press on Jul. 3, 2021.
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