Ken S. Perry, a Denver philanthropist, stock analyst and trader, passed away June 26, 2009, in Denver.
Rabbi Yaakov Meyer and Cantor Martin Goldstein officiated at the June 28 service held at BMH-BJ. Interment followed at Rose Hill Cemetery. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
He had a brilliant wit, a one-in-a-million sense of humor, said friends and family. He was generous beyond words, many times anonymously, and a star in the profession he loved most.
Mr. Perry was born Dec. 24, 1947, in Brooklyn to the late Rosalyne and Ben Perry. He later attended Henley Prep School in New York, the University of Cincinnati and DU.
He moved to Denver in 1969.
During his first 20 years here, Mr. Perry was a partner/owner of TriPar Realty. He then became a stock analyst and trader.
He was formerly married to Ricki Perry Rest.
Mr. Perry was involved in many Jewish and civic philanthropic endeavors, including the Anshutz Cancer Center at University Hospital and The Circle of Care at The Childrens Hospital.
A staunch supporter of the Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome Educational Fund and the Linda Crnic Institute, he promoted scientific research into Downs syndrome.
Mr. Perry is survived by his children Brett (Casey) Perry and Brandon (Jackie) Perry; grandchildren Chase Turner Perry, Cooper Ryan Perry and Preston Gold Perry; sister Sharon (Michael) Kaufman; sisters-in-law Cheri (Abram) Michelson and Debbi (Lee) Alpert.
Contributions may be made to Global Down Syndrome, 3300 E. 1st. Ave., #309, Denver, CO 80206.
