Ken Moody - Online Memorial Website

Hello Becky, My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. I have so many fond memories of you growing up in the santee congregation.  I was very young and you and your family were such a big part of my history.   Ken came into Santee and we were so encouraged by his strong spirituality and he set such a good example for me growing up. We were young pre-teens.  I remember thinking how handsome he was.  One evening at the meeting, he asked me to do a demonstration.  How could I say no.  I was just flattered he asked me. "Of course I will do it"  I rememember acting like I was knocking at the door, but my mind was blank.  I didn't know what to say.  Nothing came out.  I got off the stage and started crying.  How embarrassed I was to let him down like that.  He was so kind and gentle with his words and assured me everything is fine.   I remember that like it was yesterday, many many years ago.  He use to come over to the house with ken lytle or Randy Cindelar to study with us young kids at the time.  I will always remember his zeal and kind heart. Thank you for sharing him with us.  Be strong Becky. Soon he will be back.  What a Grand Day that will be, to see our loved ones again.  (John 11:25)  your friend, ellen williams (de ridder)

I read a card one time that said some people leave footprints on your heart. While almost everyone has some effect on us, there are those who leave a bigger impression.
Ken.
We will miss him, we loved him.
Preston and Pam

Dear Becky, Joel, & Jessica ,
I wanted to share with you a story about Ken.  Not too long ago I was going thru a particularly difficult situation in my family.  I was sitting in the back of the hall and as he always did,  Ken came up to me, gave me a hug and said "I can see your having a tough time today". He didn't ask for details he just said .... Let me tell you a story that someone shared with me.  .......A man was walking along one day and fell into a large deep hole. Try as he may he could not climb out. There were a few people who heard his cries but did nothing to help. Then a man came to the edge and the man in the hole said, " hey I could use some help here, the walls are too steep and I can 't get out!".  To the man's surprise he jumped down into the hole with him. The man said, " What are you doing?.... now we are both stuck in this hole?". The other man who had just jumped in said," I know..... but I've been down here before and I know the way out!".  Ken then gave me another big hug and said " I'm always here for you!"

Thats the kind of man/elder/friend he was to so many of us.  He knew the meaning of fellow feeling, and empathy.  He will be missed so much.

My prayers of comfort and peace from Jehovah are with you.
With love and friendship,
Kris

Dear Becky, Joel and Jessica

I just wanted to send you all my sincerest condolences on the loss of a beautiful man! 
I only knew Ken for a relatively short time but what wonderful memories I have!  A true giant amongst men.  I just so wish I could be there to support you all at this difficult time.  Thankfully, it doesn't matter where we are in the world though because our prayers to Jehovah will always help.  I pray he will support and comfort you during the difficult days and help you to remember the joy ahead.
One memory I have of Ken is the way he would tease Serena and I for our English accents and expressions! Hence the title "quite lovely" soon became our motto.
I will always remember Ken for his smile, his warmth and for how easy it was to be with him.  In fact, if you don't mind sharing him, I'd like to remember him as my American papa.

Lots of love to you all,

Lois x

Dear Becky, Joel and Jessica, my wife Cristina and I are so sorry for your loss.  This man was very special to all of us.  Ken was my spiritual Father and brother.  He taught me the Bible truths and I will be eternally grateful.  I knew “Shorty” from elementary school through high school.  As children we played together in the canyons and also played little league, though on different teams. I will always remember his wonderful athletic ability, especially in golf.  After high school we lost touch with each other, but one day he visited me while I was in College.  He had become one of Jehovah’s Witnesses.  While I went off to play professional football, he was off teaching God’s word to those who would listen. 

Ken came back into my life some time later after my wife had learned the truth and had made her dedication to serve God. Ken would come by the house to visit and encourage me to study the Bible.  At first I would refuse, but over time, because of his enthusiasm he convinced me to at least try it.  I did, and after the first study, I was convinced it was the truth.  Ken showed me from the scriptures what Jehovah’s purpose was.  While I was learning I continued to play for two years, every year when I returned from the East he would be waiting for me, ready to continue the study.

I remember the first time he took me in the preaching work.  At the first door, the door was slammed on him, almost catching his nose in the door.  I said, “no way man, I will not do this”.  He laughed and said not to worry it wasn’t always like that.  By the end of the morning, I too was talking to people at the doors and witnessing.  What a joy!  Because of the persistence of this kind, loving, giving man, and Jehovah’s Spirit, I too accepted the “truth” and dedicated my life to Jehovah.  That was 32 years ago, and his face and memory will always be with me. When Sallie, my first wife died 26 years ago, a circuit overseer, asked me if I wanted to see her again?  I said “yes, of course.”  He said, “If you do, you will remain faithful to Jehovah and you will see her in the resurrection.”  Those words are always brought to mind when somebody I love dies.  This is not the end, we all have the opportunity to see Ken again in the new system of things, a paradise earth, but we need to remain faithful to the end, just like he did. 

True, when he was a child he was called “Shorty”, but as an adult he was as tall as any man can get, based on his character.  He was a man of integrity, a loving husband, father, brother, friend, a true worshiper of the Most High God, Jehovah.  What a fine example to all of us.  He will be missed.

Our love to all of you,

Pete and Cristina Peterson  

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Moody Family for the loss of Ken...
I will always remember him for being one of my favorite elders who always welcomed me in the Kingdom Hall with a hug and sincere "How are you?"--although he could have been stressed, tired, or busy getting ready for a meeting part he was never too busy to greet people and tell them that it was nice to see them there.  I appreciated how he was sincerely interested in others which is why he served as such a fine elder in the congregation.  
I will miss him very much.  May the cherished memories of him and our resurrection hope comfort you during this difficult time.  

Love,

Gina & Jonathan Habchi 

To the Moody Family, 

 Stacy and I have spent a lot of time this week talking about what Ken meant to us as individuals and as a family.  We mourn your loss and while we know we will see him soon, it's today and tomorrow that we are saddened by his absence.  

 Ken made it a point to let others know they were loved.  He not only asked how we were doing, but more importantly, he truly listened to the answer.  I loved watching him kneel down and talk to Kaden.  He had a way of getting the goods out of him and using it against us, always in good fun. 

 The single memory that best defines him in my mind happened at the 40^th anniversary party.  He spent half the evening talking to people one-on-one, to make sure they knew how special they were to him.  I will cherish his words to us that night. 

 Please accept my condolences and know that we anxiously await his return with you.

With Love,

Esteban Hernández

Becky, Joel, Jessica, and Family...
    Let me start by saying what an important part of Scot's life Ken and you all have been to Scot. His California days made such an impact on his life and that is because of all of you! It is so wonderful that although on opposite coasts, through the years, you have kept in touch...and because of this, I had the opportunity to meet you all, and of course, Ken.
    Sometimes you meet people in life and have conversations with them that you will never forget. I had two such conversations with Ken. First, after going through a difficult time in our lives, Scot and I took a month long X-country trip and spent several days at Ken and Becky's house. Scot was not feeling well, so Ken drove Scot and I to the Dr's. While in the waiting room, I was telling Ken about our year before the trip. I told him how one day someone from our hall called and said,"We love you. We know that you are going through a hard time. We just want you to know that we love you." I was telling Ken how it was such a small thing that this couple did, but how it made us feel so much better because we felt a part of Jehovah's congregation and we felt Jehovah's love. Ken's eyes lit up and he told me that he had experienced that feeling on several occasions and how powerful it was. He shared with me that he really hoped that his children would experience this love too!
    Second, Ken stayed with us when he came out to go to Fenway with Scot. It was not too long after he had been diagnosed with cancer. When I asked how treatment was going and how he was doing, being the emotional person that I am, I got teary eyed. Ken said something along the lines of,"Whatever happens, I have had a great life. I have done the things that I love to do. I live in a place that I love. I love my wife. My children are in my life. I know and have a relationship with my grandchildren, and I know Jehovah!" Pretty powerful words...It is not often that we meet people who appreciate the really important things in life. Ken was one of these people. He loved Jehovah and he loved his family! I truely look forward to more conversations with Ken in the New System.
    Love and sympathy to you all...I wish that I could be there to hug you!!

Becky, Joel, Jessica and rest of the family, I am so saddened to hear this news. My
thoughts and prayers go out to you in this difficult time. When I was 16 and a new publisher in the University City Congregation, Ken was the first person I ever went out in service with. He and Becky were such great examples for me. He was also my  school overseer when I gave my first talk up front, on stage and got the giggles so bad I had to stop my talk and go sit back down at my seat. He handled it so well
as he was laughing too and said, don't worry, we all laughed with you. He was such a fun, loving and spiritual man. It was nice to be in Cardiff Hall with him again for the 5 years I was there. I know Cardiff feels a big void. I can hardly wait to see him and others in that Paradise....if it is Jehovah's will that I'm there  :) 

Becky, Joel, and Jessica
 My deepest sympaty on the passing of Ken. Ken was truely an Inspiration,and touchstone to me. I remember going to Moody's house, and doing a special knock
then walking in hearing Ken say "Scotie"everytime. I never let anyone call me that until Ken did, it just seemed right when he said it. I called him "Pops" because not only was he a friend, but he was a father figure as well.
  I remember the countless number of times I almost beat Ken on the golf course (never happened), cleaning offices at night,bike rides,and good times at the Moody's house. The two trips Ken made out to Boston to see the Red Sox, he said Fenway Park was his favorite. Great times! I will always cherish the friendship I had with Ken, and feel fortunate to have had him in my life.
     your brother,and friend,  Scot (Scotie)                
  Rest in Peace Pops...