Ken Woodruff Obituary

Kenneth "Ken" Woodruff, 79, passed away peacefully at home on January 3, 2026. Born in Denver on November 29, 1946, Ken was a proud Vietnam veteran and a dedicated businessman who operated his own dental equipment company for five decades. Outside of his professional life, he was defined by his devotion to his family and his unwavering support for the Denver Broncos. He will be remembered for the deep value he placed on time spent with those he loved.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Ethel Woodruff; his sister, Penny Cederberg, his youngest son of 40 years Curt Woodruff, as well as other extended family members.

Ken is survived by his wife of 58 years, Arlene Woodruff; sons, Clint Woodruff and Scott Woodruff; three loving daughter-in-laws, Laura Woodruff, Nichole Woodruff, Erika Gray; four Grandchildren, Tyler Woodruff, Zack Woodruff, Lyric Woodruff, Erik (Caitlin) Gray; and one great grandson, Jameson Gray. He is also survived by his older siblings, Jerry Woodruff and Jane Sihrer, and many beloved extended family members.

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A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 3:00PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood. A reception will immediately follow.

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