Pastor Kenny Azure went home to be with the Lord on October 22, 2020 at 12:52 p.m. in Great Falls, Montana. He was surrounded by his loved ones when he made his departure to be with his Lord and Savior.
He was born to Ben and Margie Azure in Poplar, Montana on August 29, 1948.
He attended the Flandreau Indian Boarding School and held a state wrestling record for many years. He later went on to attend heavy equipment school in Missoula and held various jobs in carpentry and with the Fort Peck Housing Authority before he found his calling as a servant of God.
He married Sandy Shields on October 25, 1968 and recently they celebrated their 52nd Wedding Anniversary and together they had four children: the late Kenny Azure Jr., Azurene (Leander) Real Bird of Phoenix, Arizona, Matthew (Rainey) Azure of Wolf Point, Montana and Mandy Azure of Wolf Point, Montana.
He was a father figure to many. He accepted his calling to serve his Lord in 1979 and Blue Sky Ministries began in 1981 until his passing. He pastored Blue Sky Ministries faithfully for 41 years. He ministered at many camp meetings throughout Canada and the
Northwest United States. He loved his church family with all his heart.
He cherished all of his grandkids with all of his heart, and his grandkids loved their papa just as much. He enjoyed watching his grandkids in their various sports events. Kenny enjoyed taking road trips and seeing the countryside, or just a local cruise to the bridge. He loved the outdoors and mostly the last few years using his tractor to shovel snow in his churchyard.
For those of you that knew him, he was known for his witty sense of humor. We miss you dearly and we know we will meet again so Fly High and let the next chapter begin, you are loved.
Preceded in death by his parents; sons, Kenny and Mike, and siblings.
Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Blue Sky Ministries with funeral services starting at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. The family asks that you be mindful of the Covid-19 restrictions. Condolences may be left for the family at bellmortua
Service Schedule
Visitation
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday October 27, 2020
Blue Sky Ministries
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday October 27, 2020
Blue Sky Ministries
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Service Schedule
Visitation
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday October 27, 2020
Blue Sky Ministries
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday October 27, 2020
Blue Sky Ministries
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
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Becky Morales and family says
Praying for Sister Sandy and the Family and all who were blessed to know and love you…Such a great loss💔. Steadfast ,unmovable and always abounding in the work of the Lord is how I will always remember you Pastor Kenny❤️. Greatly you were loved and greatly you will be missed until we see you again in Heaven.
Pam and Melvin Clark says
We love you Pastor kenny and you will forever be in our hearts 😢❤️ Sing Loud your Victory song while your holding the hand of Jesus 💔🙏🔥🐾🎤
Mary Burnouf says
My deepest condolences to Sandy and all the family..Mary Burnouf and all Northern Saskatchewan Canada 🇨🇦
Alfred B Azure Sr says
I’ll never forget the time we spent together, traveling with you on the gospel road. So many good memories, and fruit that remains. “Tell Him when you saw me, I was on my way!”
Carla Clairmont says
God bless you uncle Kenny. Until we meet again. God has bigger plans for you 🐾
Ampah, Chris and Rinna Danielson says
We are sending our prayers and love for you during this difficult time. Kenny was always so nice, the few times I met him.
Felicia Scott says
I love you Pastor Kenny. Im sorry sister Sandi. I love you very much. To the family I give my condolences. Hard to accept but We know where he is and he passed the finish line and waiting for us to get there. With a big smile n cheerful voice saying come on church! I will miss you Pastor. Nobody preached like you did. I will always remember you.
Fern Follet says
So sorry Sandy prayers for u and family and church family too🙏🏼
Dori Talks Different says
I am blessed and honored to call you my Pastor. I am going to miss you but I am grateful for all that I learned from you. I am sure that you are singing Bless that Wonderful Name of Jesus in Heaven with your Pastor. Soon our church family will all be together in Heaven. Until then my prayers and heartfelt condolences go out to Sister Sandy, Azurene, Leander, Matt, Rainie, Mandy and grandkids. I love you all.
Yvonne St.Germaine says
My condolences to the family. “Well done good and faithful servant” rejoicing for you Pastor you are now healed!
Yvonne St Germaine
Donald Lee Boyd says
Matt Azure And Family
My Prayers Are With You And Your Family And Condolences To Your Family..
Terry Lindsay-Barron says
My deepest condolences Sandy! Kenny and Bob are probably rejoicing together!!!! Take care, Love You!
Terry Lindsay-Barron says
My deepest condolences Sandy! I bet Kenny & Bob are rejoicing!! Take care, Love You!!
Chris arcand says
We were blessed to have the man of God preach at our camp meeting here in Canada. Canadians love his ministry. Condolences to his family
David E. Boyd Sr. & Chong Ae Boyd says
Prayer for the family
Denise Green says
Our condolences to you and your family, Sandy. We have been away from Wolf Point for many years, but remember Kenny’s good teaching and preaching in the original church building. We can still hear him singing, “I’ll Fly Away.” Praying for you and your loved ones.
Tommy and Denise Green
Kimberly Kaylor says
I am grateful for the undeniable anointing the Lord had on Pastor Kenny. Thankful and grateful for all I learned at Blue Sky Ministries. My sincere condolences for Sandy, the children, grandchildren, and all of the families that have been affected by Pastor Kenny’s going Home to be with his Jesus. I still love to listen to the old CDs from Blue Sky and hearing Pastor Kenny sing Oh, Victory in Jesus, my savior forever! That music continues to take me right to the throne room of God. Peace to all of you.
Pauline Azure-Feuvray says
We are sorry to hear of Ken Sr passing to the spirit world but he will meet his parents, children and other Azure kindred who will rejoice to see him again. He will have many adventurous stories to relate to everyone. God bless the family during this time of grief and sorrow.
James Partridge says
My sincere condolences to the Azure family, hearing the passing of my Pastor, friend, mentor came as a shock, praise the Lord My friend made it home to glory, a man that set a great example for us to follow, the calling of God. R.I.P. my friend.
Yvonne Martin says
So sorry Sandy…just broke my heart but I know he is with the one he served all these years…prayers for you and your family…
Denise Lindquist. Azure says
Uncle Kenny,
So many beautiful memories, This is your niece , Denise
The last time I seen you was when you gave my mom, Marilyn Azure her service and we buried her right next to Grandpa “Ben Azure”.
You gave us a very special service.
One of my favorite memory of you was when I was a little girl not even a teenager yet. Watching you , my sister Muriel , and other friends and family swimming and dancing to Elvis Presley. I laugh to my self when I picture you doing the twist.I often talk about that day to my family members and we laugh. Every one was so happy.
Uncle Jim and all the other adults were up at the local watering hole.
I know your with our lord Jesus now. And just want you to know you’ll be in my mind,heart,and prays always.
I’m taking a train trip to Montana on 2/18/2021.A three day trip and I will be visiting you to say good-bye.
Thank-You Uncle for being my Uncle
My deepest sympathy to your family
Love,
Neccie