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Kenneth Eugene Ball, age 89 of Lake Forest Park, Washington passed away peacefully on July 31, 2019.
Ken was born to Lawrence and Lillian Ball in San Luis Obispo, California on April 8, 1930. He was predeceased by his brothers, Raymond, Jonathan and Gerald Ball. He graduated from Cal Poly University, was a Navy officer and earned a Master's degree in Physical Education from Long Beach State. He taught at Ingraham High School in Seattle for 29 years where he also coached baseball, basketball and golf.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mildred (Millie) Ball, four children, Lawrence (Karen) Ball, Lauren (Bill) Zervantian, Scott Ball and Jerry (DeAnne) Ball. He leaves nine grandchildren, Annie Addington, David Ball, Philip Ball, Katherine Burns, Colleen Burns, Allison Burns Ahmed, Hilary Ball, Miranda Ball and Trevor Ball and three great grandchildren, Samantha and Corbin Addington and Xavier Byrne.
He was a faithful member of the Church of Christ and a dedicated teacher in retirement; corresponding with over 3,000 Word Bible School students online.
A memorial will be held at Woodinville Church of Christ, 22502 75th Ave SE. Woodinville, Washington 98072 at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 24th.
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ROBERT REYNOLDS
February 15, 2021
Steve Boyce
August 19, 2019
Always a stand up, wonderful human being. A great teacher, whom I was lucky to have had in high school. Am grateful we occasionally saw one another over the years, the last time at my mother's memorial a year and a half ago. Condolences to Millie and the entire family. Thank you for being a good friend to my parents. RIP.
Paige Vchulek-Leigh
August 11, 2019
Thank you Mr. Ball for inspiring and supporting all of your students throughout the years. You believed in us and made us better individuals. Thank you for everything you have done for the Ingraham community.
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