Kenneth L. "Ken" Cluckey

Kenneth Cluckey Obituary

Kenneth L. CLUCKEY Ken Cluckey passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on June 4, 2011. Born in Seattle on December 7, 1923, Ken was a giant-hearted man who fully lived his belief that life is about service. He served his country in WWII, the Korean conflict, and as a Customs Inspector until retirement. In his community, he was a Boy Scout Leader and Little League Baseball Coach. He participated in the Breast Cancer 3-day Walk twice. He also volunteered as an advocate for residents of Fircrest, at the Fremont Soup Kitchen and Food Bank, and was a beloved fixture at Ballard Food Bank for nearly 20 years. Even after entering hospice care, Ken brought a caregiver and oxygen tank to the food bank so he could continue serving the community he loved. Ken is survived by his wife Faye; children Linda Tombarge, Greg Cluckey (Jit), Kim Halter (Chuck) and, Milly Cluckey; grandchildren Tanya (Erik), Kenneth (Carley), Jeremy (Shilo), Josh and Jason; grt-grandchildren Amanda, Jonah, Hunter, Noah, Sarina, Madelyne and, Brendan; sister, Mildred Ellingson; and numerous nieces, nephews, and 'family by choice' members. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 2 at 11:00 am at Northwest Christian Church, 7503 18th Ave. NW, Seattle WA 98117. Interment at 1pm Tues., July 5, 2011, Tahoma National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers Ken requested donations be made to the Ballard Food Bank, 5130 Leary Ave. NW Seattle, WA 98107. Sign Ken's on-line Guest Book at www.Legacy.com.

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Published by The Seattle Times on Jun. 26, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Cluckey

11 Entries

Annette Bridges Jacobs

July 19, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Kenny's passing. He was and always will be my very favorite uncle in the world!

Andria Houghton

July 8, 2011

I Miss you Uncle Ken <3

July 1, 2011

We only knew you and Faye for a few years, Kenny, but it was time enough to become close friends and enjoy your kindness and humor. All of us at the Food Bank miss you very much.

Ann and Pete

Peggy Bailey

July 1, 2011

Kenny will be missed by so many. He brightened the lives of hundreds per week at the Ballard Food Bank for many years. Kenny was the type of person that once you met him, you wished you'd have known him all your life. He was interesting, funny and one of the most compassionate people I have ever met.

When I came to work at Ballard Food Bank, I soon learned that any toys, candy or special kids items went to "Kenny's table" because Kenny so much enjoyed making the kids that came to the food bank feel welcomed and he did. The kids would light up when they saw him and the look on Kenny's face as he would hand them a special treat was priceless. He will be missed, but also fondly remembered.

Peggy Bailey
Operations Manager
Ballard Food Bank

June 28, 2011

His was clearly a life of dedication well lived and long to be remembered; a role model fo all.

David Sinclair

Diana Conry Kelewae

June 28, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you cousin Faye and Milly.

Charles Halter

June 28, 2011

Sorry to hear of your loss. God be with both of you, and your families.
Love, Aunt Joyce &
Uncle Charley Halter

Brent Barron

June 28, 2011

Linda and family~
Thinking of you at this sad time~

Glenn and Lynda Rode

June 26, 2011

Uncle Ken;
When I was a child growing up in Colton, Wahsington and then in Moscow, Idaho, I can remember taking a very long trip to Seattle, Wash. to visit Uncle Ken and (then) Aunt Irene and the cousins Gregory, Linda and Kimberly. It was always such a long trip that just seemed to take forever. No matter what time of year or what the weather was like we always stayed right there at the house and we were always welcome. You always made sure that we (kids) had plenty to do to keep us busy and we always had a wonderful time. In the recent years we always looked forward to seeing you at the Family Reunions and greatly enjoyed your company there with your new wife, Faye. Believe me, you will be very missed at future gatherings but just remember that your heart and soul are with us always. God bless you and yours from this day forward.
Glenn and Lynda Rode and our children, Llyal, Effie and David, And all our Grand kids and great grand kids

Madeline & Hank Roberts

June 26, 2011

RIP dear Ken. You will always be in our hearts, minds and thoughts.

Bob H

June 26, 2011

When I instruct young Soldiers on the virtues of citizenship and what it means to be a good American I use the two greatest influences I've had in my life as examples, Ken Clucky and Sam Bowen. Your stories will live on in the hearts of America's guardians for a long time to come, you will be missed and you will never be forgotten.

I'm really going to miss you Ken, you were always my favorite uncle. Faye and Milly, please accept our deepest sympathies heartfelt condolences for your loss.

With love,

Bob and Morgan.

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