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Stephen Kincaid Obituary
January 3, 1929 - February 4, 2014
Stephen was born in Wenatchee, Washington to George and Helen Kincaid. He graduated high school in Seattle and attended the University of Washington.
He was a career Law Enforcement Officer serving in Nevada with the USAF during the early ABomb tests. He served with the Yakima Police Department, The Pacific Trust Territories at Kwajalein in the Marshall Islands, The Yakima and Kittitas County Sheriff's Office (simultaneously as a Mountain Deputy), The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, the Toledo Oregon Police Department and as the Chief of the Estacada Police Department. Beginning in 1971 he served as one of the original staff members of the State of Oregon Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS). He became the "father" and subsequent manager of the Oregon Uniform Crime Report (OUCR) for its first 19 years of operation. OUCR was eventually adopted by the states of Alaska, Montana and Nebraska during these early years. He retired in 1992 after 43 years of continuous Law Enforcement service.
His personal interests included mountain climbing, hiking, backpacking, hunting, photography, firearms and design. He is also remembered for his daily routines of riding his bicycle back and forth to work and his extensive walks with his pack dogs. As a lifelong personal and professional philosophy he believed in the responsible armed citizen.
He was married three times. First in 1951 to Jeanne Kilburn. His second marriage was to Judy Mae Cripe in 1968 and lastly to Patricia Ann (Allenby) Ferdig in 1992.
Preceded in death by his father, George Kincaid. His mother, Helen Puterbaugh. His brother Robert Kincaid.
Survivors include daughters Renee Mulford of Renton, WA. Karen Lolley of Olympia, WA. Kristal Weeden of Salem, OR. Sons Orion Kincaid of Juneau, AK. Garrett Kincaid of Salem, OR. Brother David Kincaid of Port Orford, OR. Sisters Diana Herold, Benton City, WA. Judy Yates of Olympia, WA. Nancy Tyler of Prosser, WA. Anne Laws of Prosser, WA. He has 15 Grandchildren and 13 Great-Grandchildren.
Dad, we love and miss you.
Come celebrate the "Good Times Shared" at a memorial service held at Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service located at 605 Commercial Street SE Salem, on this Friday, February 7 at 3pm.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
McKenna Kincaid
February 26, 2014
Dear Grandpa,
Hi Grandpa, its me, McKenna. I'm sorry that I never got the chance to know you very well, but I do know of the wonderful legacy you left behind. Lots of people are going to miss you, Grandpa. Even though I'm sad that I never got to know you on this world, I'm glad to know that one day, I will get to meet you in heaven.
Love you Grandpa, McKenna
Scott Rader
February 7, 2014
Orion and Garrett, One of my fondest memories growing up in Salem was getting a handmade "Hutch" gun, and my brother getting a "Starsky" gun from your dad.
Ella van Kesteren
February 7, 2014
Dear Grandpa,
It's me, Ella. I want you to know that I love you and I'm glad that I got to know you. I'm sorry that I can't be there today. I will miss you. I send you my love. Please say hi and give hugs to my Grandmas and Grandpa that will meet you in heaven.
Love, Ella van Kesteren (8yo great grandaughter)
Lindsey Weeden
February 7, 2014
I love you grandpa, and will miss you very much! So glad to have our memories of hiking and all the adventures we used to go on. RIP grandpa!
David Whitney
February 6, 2014
Cedric and family....as I remember growing up with you and Garrett in Salem, I have many, many fond memories of the time spent with you and your Dad. I remember his strength and wit, how he always "healed quickly" in rubber band gun wars, and his love of the Pacific NW. I remember the "Walking K" that so perfectly symbolized his love of wilderness hiking. Those times spent hiking, or learning to shoot, and talking with your Dad are special memories to me. Please know that your whole family is in our prayers. May God be with you tomorrow and continue to bless you--as He already has with your Dad. David Whitney and Family
February 6, 2014
I was four and brother Steve was 19 when we first met. Though we four sisters weren't raised together with him, we always felt his love and acceptance of us. We loved him in return and were very proud to call him a brother. He was the finest of men, kind, fair
and nonjudgemental. I will miss his smile,
his hugs, his laughter and his delight in us.
May God bless the Kincaid family as we all grieve. Love to all, Judy Kincaid Yates/Bill Yates
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