Ken Balcomb

Ken Balcomb

Ken Balcomb Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 16, 2022.
Ken Balcomb was the founder of the Center for Whale Research, who worked to save wild orcas from extinction.

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February 4, 2023

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December 23, 2022

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Tony

February 4, 2023

To the family, many, many friends and colleagues of this wonderful man Mr. Ken Balcomb fine comfort with you during this difficult time in your lives. Mr. Ken Balcomb was the founder of the Center for Whale Research, who worked to save wild orcas from extinction. We will miss Mr. Ken Balcomb's presence and his many contributions to his community. May the love and the special memory you shared and cherish with him show just how much your life was touched by him. May you find comfort in your wealth of fond memories together with Mr. Ken Balcomb. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Mr. Ken Balcomb. Thank you for Mr. Ken Balcomb's contribution to the world of his legacy in forever carry on with these whales.

Martinez

December 23, 2022

Our deepest condolences to the family. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this difficult period.

December 22, 2022

My heartfelt condolences to the family. God will support you though this sad time.

Kathy

December 20, 2022

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
I had the wonderful opportunity to sail with Ken on the R/V Regina Maris in 1981. Being part of that crew was the highlight of my life. He was a truly amazing person. His love of all the ocean´s residents was contagious.

Jesse

December 20, 2022

My condolences.

ken minasian

December 16, 2022

Ken and my brother Stan Minasian worked on many projects dealing with cetaceans over a 30 year association and close friendship. They collaborated on published books, documentaries and interviews during this time. A true 'giant' and dedicated friend of orcas and marine mammals has passed and hopefully his legacy will live on long after this sad loss.

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