Kyle Steven Webster, 73, of Kennewick, Washington passed away on July 30, 2024 from complications of Parkinsons.
He was born in Brewster, Washington in 1951 to parents Frank and Mary Webster. He was one of the many children that grew and played together in that small town neighborhood and was always known for his spirit and playfulness.
Kyle will always be remembered for his dry humor, looking for fun, living simply, and his drive to reach out to others and serve them, showing his warm heart.
Kyle attended Brewster Elementary School until 8th grade. He then attended Mater Cleri Seminary for 1 ½ years. He finished his high school education at Brewster High School and graduated in 1969. Kyle was a regular worker in the apple orchards throughout high school years, pruning, thinning and picking apples.
Soon after graduation he enlisted in the US Coast Guard and served for 4 years as a Radioman 2nd class. He trained in New York City and was then stationed in the Philippines; Westport, Washington; Adak, Alaska and S. Portland, Maine. He set up a radio at home, and spent many hours with Morse Code conversations. He could ‘dit-dit-dit, dah-dah-dah, dit-dit-dit with the best of them, his fingers flying!
Honorably discharged from the Coast Guard, Kyle bought an orange Fiat convertible and donned his leather jacket and cap, driving home with his music always turned up loud; He loved that car! He then spent some time working and saving money for college at a sawmill in Omak, Washington.
A college education was an important goal for Kyle. He attended Central Washington University and graduated with degrees in Mathematics and Economics. He tutored students in Math there for a little extra spending money.
As he said, “my first real job” was at Westinghouse Hanford in Richland, Washington as a Quality Assurance Engineer. He then worked for Battelle for many years also in Quality Assurance as well as a Hazardous Materials Shipping Operation Specialist. He spent the next few years with contract work with several other companies prior to his retirement in 2015.
Kyle liked the outdoors; He loved the Oregon Coast and beach walking, as it was a yearly vacation spot with Debra. He shared fishing with many friends and even paddled around in his float tube with flippers. He camped with family and friends in tent and trailers and enjoyed the yearly Webster Reunion in the mountains. He was a soccer coach, hockey fan, aerobics enthusiast, snow skier, golfer, piano player, fan of his sons and grandsons’ events as well as a Friend of Bill W.
Kyle married Debra Taber in 1975. This was a real ‘the girl next door’ for Kyle as Deb’s family, Corky and Mary Lou Taber moved across the street from the Webster family when Deb was 3 years old. This led to a lifetime of connection and fun, so when Kyle and Deb fell in love years later it was like a continuation of that friendship. They celebrated 49 married years together.
Kyle and Debra raised two sons, Benjamin and Andrew. Kyle called Benjamin his ‘Bicentennial Baby’ (born in 1976) and Andrew his ‘Mt. St. Helens Baby’ (born in 1981). Kyle was so proud of his boys and loved them with all his heart. He rejoiced in all stages of their lives!
Kyle had a loving relationship with his in-laws Corky and Mary Lou Taber.
His trials with Parkinsons Disease and Parkinsons Dementia was a 6-year battle and he endured it with grace. With steps forward and steps backward he was always looking to “find something to do”.
Preceding Kyle’s death was his father, George Franklin Webster; his mother, Mary Elaine Webster (Schaller); brother Ron and brother Wynn (Chris Webster).
Kyle is survived by his wife, Debra, son Benjamin (Melanie), son Andrew (Lindsay) and 4 grandsons; Jonah, Landen, Owen and Travis. He is also survived by brother Jim Webster (Chuan-Chuan), sister Laura Lee Brownton (Mark), brother Dan Webster (Kim), sister Fran Obermeyer (Mike), sister Patty Cornett (Mark), sister Gen Isensee (Mike) as well as numerous loving nieces, nephews and cousins.

Celebration of Life services will be held Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 11:00 am -12:00 pm with Reception 12:00-2:00 pm at Einans at Sunset Gardens Event Center
915 Bypass Hwy Richland, Washington