In Memory of

Kenneth

C.

Means

Obituary for Kenneth C. Means

Kenneth C. Means, 82 of Wailuku, passed away on November 7, 2020 at his residence. He was born on June 19, 1938 in Florida. Kenneth was an Electrical Contractor. Ken founded Adobe West in Arizona, which brought him and his 2 sons (Mark & Michael) to Maui to wire a Condominium Complex on the South side in 1989. They loved Maui so much they never left. Dad helped Mark & Michael start up their own companies, Approved Electric, Inc. & Alaka’i Electric, Inc. Dad was a Mentor to many electricians that worked for both companies especially to Mark & Michael whose businesses thrived due to his mentorship and love of the electrical trade. He loved work so much, he literally worked up to the day he passed. Beyond work, he enjoyed golf most
weekends with his Sunday Driver Friends. And mostly he loved spending time with his life partner Julie for the last 17 years. Ken is survived by brother: Lamar (Darlene) Means of ID, sister: Linda (Vern) Neal of WA, daughter: Tracie (Eric) Brown of Alaska, son: Michael W. (Roberta) Means of Maui, partner: Julie Walthers of Maui, hanai children: Kainoa Yonemura, Tianna Yonemura & Malia Yonemura. Hanai Grandchildren: Nanea Wilheim-loane, Talia Wilhem-loane, Kainalu Yonemura. Former wife: Sallai Means. Grandchildren: Travis (Sue) Brown, Austin Brown, Lauren Means, Breck Means, Brandon Oliva, Armand Oliva, Rodney M. (Katarzyna) Young, Ranson Young, Michael Means, Mason Means and 8 Great-Grandchildren. Predeceased Family, Parents: Oliver Means & Grace Stallings. Son: Mark A. Means.