Obituary of Louis King

Louis King, of Portland, Oregon, passed away on December 4, 2009, at the age of 85. Louis was born in the home of his grandparents in Garfield, New Jersey to James and Emma King on March 12, 1924. He was raised in Clifton, New Jersey, a childhood that could be descibed as very happy. After high school, he joined the Merchant Marines, a career choice that afforded him the opportunity to travel extensively. Louis served in World War II from 1944-1945. He loved visiting different ports and people all around the world. He was a Merchant Marine for approximately 50 years, from 1944 through 1994. Louis moved to the Portland area in 1956, and in 1970, he married Linda Elaine Guess. Their partnership lasted just over 39 years, and the two had son, Daniel on April 25, 1987. Louis was known to love watching TV Westerns, fishing, watching softball and volleyball, playing cards, going for long drives, going to the beach, singing and spending time with his son. He loved all animals, particulary dogs and cats, but he also liked to feed squirrels and birds. He was described by his wife as very jovial and very Irish. He belonged to the Sailor’s Union of the Pacific., the American Legion, and he was a loyal supporter of the Oregon Humane Society. Louis is survived by wife, Linda Elaine Guess King and son, Daniel Ryan Kelly King. He was preceded in death by his six siblings, Marie, William, Walter, James , Ruth, and Kate King. and his parents, James and Emma King. The family has decided to have a Memorial Service at Willamette National Cemetery with full military honors in the late spring of 2010. Arrangements were made with Crown Memorial Center at the Milwaukie location.