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He was born Ken Elton Kesey on September 17, 1935, in La Junta, Colorado, the son of Fred A. and Geneve (Smith) Kesey. Beginning in 1941, the family moved several times, eventually settling in Eugene, Oregon, in 1946. Fred Kesey founded Eugene Farmers Cooperative, which marketed Darigold products.
An epic account of the vicissitudes of an Oregon logging family that aspired to the modernist grandeur of William Faulkner's Yoknapatawpha saga, Kesey regarded it as his magnum opus. In 1965, after being arrested for marijuana possession and faking suicide, Kesey was imprisoned for five months.
Additionally, with Faye's approval, Kesey fathered a daughter, Sunshine Kesey, with fellow Merry Prankster Carolyn "Mountain Girl" Adams. Born in 1966, Sunshine was raised by Adams and her stepfather, Jerry Garcia.
Apr 2, 2014 · Ken Elton Kesey was born on September 17, 1935, in La Junta, Colorado. He was raised by his dairy farmer parents in rugged Springfield, Oregon, where he grew to be a star wrestler and football...
Ken Kesey was born in La Junta, Colorado to dairy farmers, Frederick Kesey and Geneva Smith. His family moved to Springfield, Oregon and he enrolled at the Springfield High School. He was a wrestling champion in the 174 pound weight division and was also known for his academic brilliance.
Mar 11, 2019 · Parents: Frederick A. Kesey and Geneva Smith. Spouse: Norma Faye Haxby. Children: Zane, Jed, Sunshine, and Shannon. Education: University of Oregon and Stanford University. Most Important Published Works: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1962), Sometimes a Great Notion (1964).
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Dec 29, 2013 · Growing up in rural Oregon, Ken Kesey was an all-American kid. A star athlete, excelling in wresting and football, an avid participant in school plays, a self-taught magician and natural...
