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Eldon Kahny Obituary

Eldon J. Kahny, age 95, died Saturday, August 24, 2019 in Everson, Washington. He was preceded in death in 2011 by his wife of 60 years, Emily (Kerkman) Kahny, and is survived by daughters Joan Yoder (Alan) and Marilyn Sippy (Martin), son James Kahny (Doray), four grandchildren Jeff and Chris Yoder and Lauren and Ryan Sippy, and his sister Dyann Alexander (Dick). Born in Pierce, Nebraska to Frank and Emma (Kolterman) Kahny, he was raised in Nebraska and Springfield, Oregon. A graduate of Springfield High School, Eldon served honorably in the US Army during World War II. He worked for the JC Penney Company for 37 years and retired in Lodi, California in 1984. He had been a resident of Everson for twelve years. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Bellingham, and the Lynden Senior Center. Burial will be at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Oregon. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, September 9, 2019 at 11:00 AM at his daughter’s home in Everson. Please call Sig’s (360-656-5459) for Service information. Please share your thoughts and memories online at www.sigsfuneralservices.com. Location information can also be found on the website.

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Published by Bellingham Herald on Sep. 1, 2019.

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Yuji Nozue, from Japan

June 2, 2023

I have fond memories of Mr &Mrs Kahny when I was invited by their son Jim, in early 1980s, to stay at their home in Lodi. My thoughts go to the family especially Jim. I also lost my parents recently, and am finding the grief process rather challenging. So long, Mr Kahny!

Mike Twitty

September 3, 2019

I use to deliver mail to Eldon on Edgewood Drive. He was a very nice man. Enjoyed our conversations we had.My sympathy and prayers to all the family. R.I.P. Eldon

Jan (Prante) Alexander

September 2, 2019

I am so sorry to hear Eldon has left this earth but rejoice that he is in heaven with his Savior and with my parents who were his dear friends. They went on several cruises together and loved visiting in each other's homes. The last time I saw Eldon was in St Peter Lutheran Church in Lodi. He sat with me and wanted to reminisce about his friendship with my parents and the fun they had. It was a warm conversation for each of us. Praise God for His love for us and Eldon's great faith in His promises! He and Emily will never be forgotten. Thanks for sharing them with us in Lodi. May God grant you His peace!

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