Kenneth Pazour
October 12, 1962 ~ January 2, 2011
Kenneth Pazour, 48, of Highmore, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2011 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 6, 2011 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Paul Nereparampil officiating. Burial followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Highmore. Visitation was held at 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 5, 2011 with a 6:00 p.m. prayer service at the church.
Ken was born to Chester and Marie (Blasius) Pazour on October 12, 1962 in Mitchell, SD. He grew up on the family farm near Pukwana, SD and is the eighth of eleven children. His younger life was spent feeding cattle and hogs; hunting, trapping and of course, numerous pranks with his brothers and friends. His brother, Rick, would say that Ken’s main goal in life was to get him in trouble!
He attended Smith Country School through the eighth grade and then graduated from Kimball High School in 1980. After graduation from high school, he farmed with his dad and brothers until 1986 when he married Diane Froning. Their travels took them to Loomis and Brookings, SD, then farming near Polo, SD before moving to Friend, NE. Owning a farm and raising cattle were Ken’s dreams. Ken and Diane purchased a farm in Lake Park, IA. While in Iowa, they became close friends with Brad and Francel Graham who continue to rent and manage the Pazour land. In February 1999, their travels took them to Highmore where Ken worked for Hoffman Honey Company. At the time of his death, Ken had been employed as the Hyde County Weed Supervisor for eight years. Everyone who knew him understood his love of woodworking. He was everyone’s “Mr. Fix-it”!
Ken was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.
Ken and Diane were blessed with twenty five years of marriage and two beautiful children; Caleb Leo, age 14; and Maria Elizabeth, age 10. He is also survived by his mother, Marie, of Pukwana and 10 siblings: Karen (Louie) Doom, Renner, SD, Michael (Kathy) Pazour, Pukwana, SD, Susan (Raymond) Bickner, Kimball, SD; David (Deborah) Pazour, Kimball, SD, Jean (Brad) Thomas, Lyons, SD, Mary (Clint) Brainard, Kimball, SD, Joseph (Reta) Pazour, Pukwana, SD, Julie (Scott) Tuschen, Alexandria, SD, Richard (Lisa) Pazour, Pukwana, SD, and Patricia (Dan) Konechne, Belle Fourche, SD; 30 nieces and nephews, as well as 32 great nieces and nephews.
Ken’s extended family includes: Leo and Lucy Froning, Polo, SD; Dan (Mary) Froning, Mitchell, SD, Doe (Denny) Volek, Highmore, SD, Chuck (Ellen) Froning, Valentine, NE, Debb (Morris) Hoffman, Highmore, SD, Mark (Diana) Froning, Brookings, SD, Doreen (Daryl) Volek, Miller, SD, Donna (Steve) Kubik, Hamill, SD, Denise (Mark) Winter, Hamill, SD; as well as 19 nieces and nephews; 8 great nieces and nephews; and 2 expected in February.
He was preceded in death by his father, Chester in 2008; brother-in-law, Allen Houser; a niece, Jenny Bickner; a nephew, Raymond Froning; and his maternal and paternal grandparents.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Ken’s arrangements. 
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Our Deepest sympathies are with you Di & kids. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Ken is in good hands and is not suffering anymore.
We are so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
With Sympathy,
Jim & Carrie Stephenson Family
Diane & Family,
Our hearts go out to you and your family during this difficult time. Ken will be missed by many. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathy & Family
Diane and family – So sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Diane, Caleb and Maria
We are so sorry for you loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Joey and Peg
Diane, Caleb and Maria ~
Words seem so inadequate and I am sure nothing I can do or say can take the pain that you are feeling away. I pray that you can feel God’s loving arms around you and the healing that only He can give.
With sincere sympathy,
Diane, Caleb and Maria you are in our thoughts and prayers. Ken was a great person and good friend. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. Remember all the good times.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Love and Prayers Dean and Marilyn
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Diane and family. Ken was a good friend. Dean and Marilyn Peterson
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Diane and your childern. He was a good man always enjoyed our conversations.
Diane, I can’t imagine what you are going through right now. Know that you and the kids our in our thoughts and prayers. Kenny was a good friend a great father and a husband. He will truly be missed.Thank god you have a great support group from your family to Marie and all Kenny’s brothers and Sisters. May God be with you and hold your hand as you take the next steps.
Jan, Randy, Hillary and Ericka Diedrich
Diane, I was saddened to hear of your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Our deepest sympathy to the Pazour family. Ken always had a smile and a wave for everyone that he met. Our hearts and prayers go out to each of you.
Terry & Paula Spilde
Our deepest sympathy to your family in your time of sorrow. God is Good, everyday, All Day. Keep the Faith.
Jerauld County Weed Supervisor
Our sincere sympathy Diane and family. I just heard this morning about Ken. My heart goes out to you. You will be in our prayers. Ken was a very special person whose life was far too short. God Bless You,
We are so sorry to hear about Ken…please know that our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
You have been and will continue to be in our prayers. May the Lord comfort you the whole family. God bless.
The Days
Caleb, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. your dad was a very cheery person, especialy when he would come out to the farm and spray. When we were little and come to your place and play with the pups, he was always so good to us. I pray for you and your family. May God wrap his arms around you..
Sorry to hear about Ken, I got to know Ken at some of our past Weed & Pest meetings and always had interesting conversations with him, Remember one with him back when he was making a bed for his daughter if I remember correctly and the problems he was having finding the good wood he wanted, again so sorry for your loss!!
The Pazour Family has lost a wonderful husband, father, son, brother, and friend. Words cannot express my deep sorrow for you. May God bless you and hold you in the palm of His hand now and forever.
We are shocked and saddened to hear about Ken. Always so friendly. And he was such a good dad, impressing me when he’d stop by the nursing home with the kigs. Caleb and Maria will be his legacy. Kids-honor that every day in what you do and how you live the rest of your lives. Make him proud as he watches down over all of you. Diane-I don’t know what to say. Be strong & trust in God. You are all in our thoughts and prayers, as you are in so many others’.
Pazour family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
We are so sorry for your loss. We wish we could of been there today. But was unable to due to work. Please let us know if you need anything.
Pazour Family: Diane, I did not know your husband nor do I know you very well, but you were always so kind when we’d visit Mother at the Healthcare Center. I am very sorry for your loss.