Kenneth F. "Ken" Rystrom Jr.

So sorry for your loss.

So sorry for your loss. You have been through so much this year. God bless you all with peace in this time of sorrow. Love and blessings

Ken's memorial will be held at the Siuslaw Presbyterian church in Florence, Oregon Saturday, Nov. 9th at 11 am. Please feel free to come share your stories.

I always wanted to be an editorial writer like Ken Rystrom. I wanted so much to learn the finer points of the craft from him that I applied for a job writing editorials for The Columbian when one became available. I didn't get it, and had to settle for carrying a copy of his famous book on editorial writing under my arm when I went on to write editorials for other newspapers. I didn't get my wish to write like Ken Rystrom, either, but I tried. He was a part of the glory days of newspapers,...

Farewell, Ken.

As a friend and co-worker at The Columbian, the memories are plentiful.

We started families, built homes, retreated at the beach, partied and put together a tone of newspapers. Finish one day's edition and get ready for the next day. You had to be young.

Alan and Katy Leland

Vicki, my dear childhood friend from Corregidor, I miss you, and I am so sorry to hear about Ken. I have such fond memories of you and your family from back in the day. The Helgasons send their condolences and love to you all at this difficult time.

as i write this poem
i am listening to the all night vigil
in The Funeral home
in the sweet night's middle
beneath a starry Dome
and believing in Religion All
we can call each other on the phone
and play a funeral Fiddle
a little comfort Loan
to the holiest Ritual!
Love You very much
you seem like an interesting Person
from:JoAnn and Greg Houf
Eastmoreland