Kenneth Ray Brittain

Kenneth Ray Brittain, age 91, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Ken was born on August 13, 1933 in Ames, Oklahoma to Alfred Virgil Brittain and Ruth Marie Long. Ken was always a fighter with strong determination, miraculously surviving Typhoid Fever at the age of three. As a young boy, he enjoyed shooting his sling shot, climbing trees, playing “linkey lie low” and reigning as the school marble champion and top high school wrestler. Ken’s family moved to Wyoming where he graduated from Cody High School and attended the University of Wyoming. He married his high school sweetheart, Kay Hill, on March 3, 1953, and they moved to Casper, Wyoming.

Ken worked at Standard Oil Refinery for 8 years, starting as a mail clerk and, once he turned 21, working on the TCU (Thermal Cracker Unit). Ken then worked at Shirley Basin Uranium Mill. Ken eventually joined the Casper Fire Department, where he retired as Captain after 20 years of service. He loved his time with the fire department and on his days off worked part time jobs. Ken was an entrepreneur, starting a recreational vehicle and used car lot business, with a fireman friend, Don Campbell, called RV Sales. RV Sales was Ken's perfect job, as it fulfilled his love for cars and the love to visit with people. 

Ken and Kay were “snowbirds”, spending winters in Yuma, Arizona, and summers in Casper, with weekends at the Casper Water Ski Club, Alcova Lake. Ken served as various officers for the Casper Water Ski Club, breaking the fund raising record at the boat show, when he was President. Ken was an avid water skier, winning several tournaments. He barefoot waterskied in his 70s and continued slalom skiing into his 80s. As a volunteer water ski instructor at the ski club, he taught numerous individuals how to ski, along with his wife, children and grandchildren. 

Ken and Kay enjoyed traveling, with trips to London, Amsterdam, Costa Rica, Columbia, Panama Canal, Aruba, Canada, Alaska, and several trips across Mexico and the Lower 48. Ken and Kay also enjoyed annual trips to Cancun, Mexico, at one time owning 6 weeks time share during the year. Ken and Kay also enjoyed dancing, winning numerous dance contests throughout the years. Ken was best known for his friendly personality, never knowing a stranger, and his great sense of humor. 

Ken was preceded in death by his wife Kay of 66 years, and his two sisters, Mildred Wise and Carla Ring. Ken is survived by his son, Larry (Linda) Brittain of Casper; daughters, Carolyn Anderson of Houston, and Tammie (Rich) Dent of Phoenix; ten grandchildren; five great grandchildren, his siblings Jim Brittain of Cody, Debra Lee of Harrisonville, Missouri, and William (Joe) Whiting of Morgan City, Louisiana, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Ken was dearly loved by all who knew him and will be sorely missed. The Family takes comfort in knowing their Dad, Brother and Grandfather will live on in the hearts and memories of those people whose lives he touched along his life’s journey.

A visitation will be held 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm Friday, February 14, 2025 at Newcomer Casper Chapel. Funeral Service will be on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Newcomer Casper Chapel. 

Memorials may be donated in Ken’s name to the Casper Humane Society, 849 East E St., Casper, WY 82601.

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