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Shirley McLain lit a candle
Monday, August 31, 2020
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I have so many wonderful memories of my brother-in-law, Ken. They go as far back to their dating years when he worked at the Homestake Gold Mine and Bev would take me with her to clean his apartment and we would bake a cornish hen and make a wonderful dinner for him when he got home. Then we’d ride home in his sports car (looking back) so they could get rid of me.
Over the years I’ve had numerous trips to Oregon, even with two little kids in tow, Ken was always there to pick us up or take us to the airport and welcome us no matter what time of the day or night it was.
The fishing trips, the estate sales and “dang” he liked to take long day road trips to show his company their beautiful state. One of my best memories was a fishing trip for a week with by best friend from childhood with Ken helping us fish, learning to pull crab nets and both of us going home with a 40# salmon fish. I’ll always remember his kindness, zest for life and love of family. What a gift our family got when my sister married him!
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Shirley McLain lit a candle
Monday, August 31, 2020
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Kendra uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, August 16, 2020
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Our whole world. Our hero. There will never be enough words I could say even attempt to say about my daddy to do him justice . As we navigate this world with out our sun and moon we will do so living for him and doing all things with daddy at the forefront . He was and is forever our hearts and forever loved and cherished. Its far to early on to imagine how we will ever do this with out him arm and arm with us guiding us and reminding us every single day we are loved and he is proud of us all . Im thankful I don't have to wonder if I said how much I loved him before he was stolen from me or if he told me because he did it every single time even on a 2 minute phone call. He is and was the grandfather who was always so involved and became a very vocal softball enthusiast even wearing his allstar shirts on game days while we were playing in other states … He became the father my husband Ron never had and man did he revel in all of it . He said God sent him the best son in laws so he could have the best a brady bunch 3 girls and 3 boys . He rarely ever missed a game in over a decade . He loved life with every single ounce of his being and took nothing ever for granted . He researched everything rather it was a person place or item . He was the guide book for fixing it and healing it . He loved working on our homes especially after moves. Understand..... He was not done not even close to it so we will have to find ways to continue building his legacy threw his wife, his children and his grandbabies. Man he loved to say the word "Grandpa" even while just talking he would tell the kids " Grandpa loves you so much" … I had a conversation with him about death and all the funerals we have had in this family and I asked him if he truly believed there is life after death?? He said " oh honey, listen Daddy is banking on it … I have so many people in my life that I banked my life we will meet again and reunite and help each one of us in the journey". I find myself now in that same place of thinking that there sure as hell better be. It may end up being the only thing to guide me threw this all that someday some place it will be time and it will be so magical . My sister sent me something and it seems so fitting now .
It said:
Over the years if ever anyone asks or notices I am MISSING
Simply looks at them and say … He is gone FISHING
So when your out in Tillamook fishing , Netarts crabbing, or the many many other water ways in Oregon. When you catch a fish or pull that pot loaded with crab send up a little smile to my Daddy who surly would have loved to be in that boat with you.
Thank you for the outpouring of love and support ...
His daughter and whom he always called his baby of the bunch
Kendra Brown
Daughter
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Terry Vaughan posted a condolence
Sunday, August 16, 2020
One word comes to mind when thinking about my brother-in-law Kenny. Selfless. The dictionary definition is: having, exhibiting, or motivated by no concern for oneself. He was selfless when taking care of his neighbors up and down the street. Selfless when always available to his daughters and their families. Selfless when he took care of his wife during serious illness. Selfless when he took care of his mother-in-law the last years of her life.
He was selfless when he shared his greatest skill and took friends and family fishing and shared his extensive knowledge. When we caught a fish, he got as much joy as if it was his. In many ways he did catch it as he would do everything except hold the pole. His voice still rings in my ears, “Reel, reel, reel!”
Some of my favorite memories were the times Kenny spent with his mother-in-law Irene. They had a special bond from spending many hours at the kitchen table reading the paper and discussing the days events. He and Bev made sure she took her pills, made it to her hair appointments, and ate right. Irene had many routines; one of them was eating a half a banana per day. One time Kenny purchased some short bananas and pointed out to her that she could indulge herself and eat a whole one since they were so small. She told him in no uncertain terms she ate A HALF A BANANA A DAY! From then on Kenny went out and found the biggest bananas he could. Kenny always was a problem solver.
Without fail, he made our family feel welcome in his home and his boat. He will be deeply missed.
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MARK C. MORPHEW posted a condolence
Friday, August 14, 2020
Thank you Ken for being there! You are missed dearly.
UNITED STATES ARMY AVIATION
SFC Morphew, Mark Christopher (Retired)
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Molly Haberberger lit a candle
Friday, August 14, 2020
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I love visiting Portland and seeing the Herman family. It was apparent that Uncle Ken always took such great care of himself and everyone around him. The way he cared for Grandma Irene the last years of her life was incredible and such a gift. Whenever I stayed there, he was always up early in the mornings watching the news and I enjoyed coming out and having coffee and solving the worlds problems together. We also shared a love of being thrifty and he was happy to tell me about his weekly route of estate and garage sales (once in awhile I even tagged along!) and his talent for finding incredible deals. I’m also so grateful to have had the chance of going to Tillamook with him and seeing him in his element. Ken was always so kind and patient with everyone. He will be incredibly missed, and my heart goes out to Aunt Bev and all of his daughters and family, I know his absence leaves a gaping hole in everyone’s hearts. You will forever be missed, Uncle Ken!
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Mindy Regner lit a candle
Thursday, August 13, 2020
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I'm so lucky I got to fish with Ken and see first hand how it was his true love. He was a wonderful human being and it shows in all of his family and the relationships he had with everyone around him. He will be SO missed. Love you Ken.
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Delores (Voss)Starkman lit a candle
Thursday, August 13, 2020
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Bev and family, I am so sorry to hear about Ken’s passing. I hope that the love of family and friends will comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Delores and Gary
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VICTORIA HUGGINS posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, August 13, 2020
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My condolences to the family. You will forever be missed.
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Carmen Milashouskas uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, August 13, 2020
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My beautiful dad is - and will forever be – one of the greatest joys and loves of my life. Without a doubt, I am the person I am today because of the absolutely amazing human being that he was. As his daughter, how grateful, blessed and proud I am to have known and felt his presence, his love, his friendship, his fortitude and unwavering support wrapped around every part of my life. What a profound and priceless gift.
To know him is to love him. I loved the way love shined in him and all the beautiful experiences and memories that came from it. So, so many …. a few of my very favorites were our early morning phone calls checking in, planning and just talking, the special email notes he sent to me over the years as his tech skills kept growing and growing, our many family celebrations, countless fishing trips together and the trip just a few years ago that mom, dad and I took to the Black Hills where I learned more about our family history, his childhood, and my mom and dad than I have ever known. It was a trip of a lifetime.
THANK YOU DAD – to say how much you were loved and will be missed is an understatement. I am so thankful you always knew it and we all made sure that you did. I will cherish, celebrate, honor, hold you, your love, and all of our special times in my heart forever.
The picture of dad in the boat was taken the week before his passing fishing on the Columbia while we were fishing for Walleye. I had just hooked a Sturgeon and handed off to dad which had just tore off at the boat. His face says it all: vibrancy, excitement and pure joy doing the things he loved most: family, fishing and living life.
Carmen
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Ricky Hamilton uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, August 13, 2020
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Sitting in the bleachers watching " Da Gurls " play softball .
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