Haught, Kenneth
January 24, 2025, Age 76
SHOSHONE, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Ken Haught, 76, of Shoshone, Idaho, passed away peacefully at home on January 24, 2025.
He was born on October 7, 1948, in Robinson, Illinois, to William Milo Clinton Haught & Beulah Blakely. Ken moved to Twin Falls, Idaho, when he was 11. He graduated from Twin Falls High School and obtained his Associate’s degree through the College of Southern Idaho.
Ken met the love of his life, Alice Watts, in 1975; they married on December 18, 1976, in her hometown Keysville, VA. Together, they had three kids in Shoshone, where they ventured from farm life to living in town.
Ken was passionate about involvement in his community, serving on the City Council and as Mayor. He also served on the Planning & Zoning Board, Fair Board, Shoshone Education Foundation, and the Lincoln County Historical Society. Ken enjoyed spending most of his time with his family, especially his wife, on the many road trips they could take across the United States to visit family. Most recently, he found a passion for volunteering at the Lincoln County Historical Society and working at the museum. Ken enjoyed working at the museum and visiting with different people who would stop by. He never knew a stranger.
Ken is survived by his wife - Alice Watts Haught; his children - Amanda (JD) Marks, Emily Daubner, and Jeremy Haught; five grandchildren - Colton Marks, Wyatt (Jordan) Tibbitts, Taylor Tibbitts, Bly (Hanna) Daubner, and Kami Daubner; two great-grandchildren; brothers - Bill (Barbara) Haught, Rondal (Rita) Lang and Kevin Lang; his sister - Kathryn (Jay) Goemmer; brother and sisters-in-law - John Watts, Gerry (Sue) Watts, Betty Watts, Lois Fulks, Judy (Kenny) Colley, and Larry (Patricia) Watts; and several nieces and nephews.
Ken was preceded in death by his infant daughter - Martha Haught; his parents; and his brother - Dick (Carolyn) Haught.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Demaray Funeral Service - Shoshone Chapel.
Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Shoshone Chapel.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to the Lincoln County Historical Society, 112 W B Street, Shoshone, Idaho, or Venmo to Lincoln County Historical Society or the Idaho Youth Ranch.
Condolences, memories, and photos can be shared with the family by following the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com,
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