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Kenneth L. Estes
11/07/1934 — 06/14/2014
From West, Richland, WA, US | Born in Prairie Grove, AR
Kenneth L. Estes
Kenneth L. Estes, 79, of West Richland, passed away peacefully at his home on June 14th. He was born in Prairie Grove, Arkansas on November 7th, 1934 and moved to Tieton/Cowiche area as a young child. Ken married the love of his life Jeanette on November 23, 1956.
He retired from Tree Top in 1996, and shortly after relocated to West Richland. During his retirement they enjoyed spending the winter months in Yuma where Ken enjoyed many new found friends and driving his sand rail like he stole it in the deserts of AZ and frequently traveling.
Survivors include his wife Jeannette, son Rick Denise and daughter Kris; 4 grandchildren Jerome, Rebecca Mike, Jeff, Mackenze and 3 great Grandchildren Grace, Natalee, Addison. He is also survived by two brothers Hayden in Hillsboro, OR and Clyde in Stoney Point, NC.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday June 21st beginning at 1pm at Cathedral of Joy at 1153 Gage Blvd, Richland, WA. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Cathedral of Joy or the charity of your choice.
We are so sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. We always enjoyed talking with Jeannette and Ken and remember our trip together to see the Christmas parade. Sorry we can’t be there for the service on Saturday, but we will be thinking of the family,
Ken and Jeanette too, have been our good friends for many years. We enjoyed our visits to them in Arizona. Always had a good time. Ken always wanted to take us riding on the sand rail. He had such great fun riding in the desert. He fought the good fight, and we will miss him.
I was a pleasure seeing and talking next door to Ken. A pleasant man with always something positive to say. They say the good die young. Ken was not young but he was good. God’s speed Jeannette.
To the Estes Family,
My heart felt sympathy goes out to your family at this time of loss. I was very saddened to hear of Ken’s passing. Having been around Ken a big chunk of lives, living in the same community and serving together on the fire department, I knew Ken fairly well and I have only fond memories of him. I can truly say that I consider Ken one of the nicest persons I’ve known. I have enjoyed knowing your family over the years and I wish all of you the best in the years to come. Once again my condolences for your loss.
Sincerely,
Carl McLean, Peoria, Arizona
We are so sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. We always enjoyed talking with Jeannette and Ken and remember our trip together to see the Christmas parade. Sorry we can’t be there for the service on Saturday, but we will be thinking of the family,
Ken and Jeanette too, have been our good friends for many years. We enjoyed our visits to them in Arizona. Always had a good time. Ken always wanted to take us riding on the sand rail. He had such great fun riding in the desert. He fought the good fight, and we will miss him.
I was a pleasure seeing and talking next door to Ken. A pleasant man with always something positive to say. They say the good die young. Ken was not young but he was good. God’s speed Jeannette.
To the Estes Family,
My heart felt sympathy goes out to your family at this time of loss. I was very saddened to hear of Ken’s passing. Having been around Ken a big chunk of lives, living in the same community and serving together on the fire department, I knew Ken fairly well and I have only fond memories of him. I can truly say that I consider Ken one of the nicest persons I’ve known. I have enjoyed knowing your family over the years and I wish all of you the best in the years to come. Once again my condolences for your loss.
Sincerely,
Carl McLean, Peoria, Arizona
We remember sharing fruit in the summer time, and watching for the RV and it’s ”Snowbirds” to return.
We’ve sent a remembrance to the SIGN organization in Ken’s name.
Judy & Phil
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Kenneth L. Estes