Aug. 22, 1947 - May 22, 2014
Date of Service: May 27, 2014
Charles Kenneth (C.K.) Harkness
HEYBURN - Charles Kenneth (C.K.) Harkness, a 66-year-old resident of Heyburn, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, May 21, 2014, surrounded by his family.
He was born on Aug. 22, 1947, in Burley, Idaho, the third child of Herman Kirby and Alice Katherine (Barigar) Harkness of Burley, who preceded him in death.
He was a graduate of Burley High School and the College of Southern Idaho law enforcement program.
He spent his life helping people, first in law enforcement for more than 20 years, then working at the Juvenile Detention Center, where he was able to positively impact many young people. He also worked as a therapist with developmentally disabled people until his retirement. He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him, until we meet again.
He is survived by his wife, Dena Harkness of Heyburn; his brother, Kirby (Connie) Harkness of Heyburn; his sister, Barbara Mayes of Nampa; his children, Kevin (Jade) Harkness of Pocatello, Brandi (Ray) Hubbard of Holbrook, and Eric (Jilynn) Aldridge of Hansen; eight grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, at the Pleasant View Cemetery, 1645 E. 16th St., in Burley.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Rasmussen Funeral Home of Burley.
