William H.-Kilkenny-Obituary

William H. Kilkenny

Portland, Oregon

Jan 29, 1919 – Mar 12, 2023 (Age 104)

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BORN
January 29, 1919
DIED
March 12, 2023
AGE
104
LOCATION
Portland, Oregon

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William Kilkenny, long-time president and CEO of the Hyster lift truck company, died on March 12, 2023, at the age of 104. With the support of family, dedicated caregivers and friends, he continued to live in an assisted living apartment at Mirabella in Portland. His death occurred peacefully at...

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Our family is saddened by the passing of Bill. What a wonderful man. He was a part of our lives for many years. He loved his family and was a huge part of the community. He touched many lives in his 104 years!! We will always remember celebrating his 90th birthday in Hawaii! Until we see you again, Bill.

I knew Bill (and Doris) during the days that Maui was their "home away from home." They became a part our 'ohana (family) at Keawala`i Congregational Church (United Church of Christ) where I served as kahu (pastor) from 1991 to 2020. I count Bill and Doris as friends and will carry, in my heart, their aloha for Maui and for those of us who were a part of church family in Makena. I travelled to Ireland for in 2021 and made sure that I took notice of the itinerary when we stopped in...

with warm memories of Bill during the process of bringing Hyster and Yale together as a world forklift truck leader

Bill Kilkenny was an amazing businessman. He was always extremely nice to me and so interesting to talk to. It is wonderful that he stayed in this world so many years working with and caring family and friends. He will most definitely be missed.

I am sorry for your loss. I met Bill in Saudi Arabia when I was the resident Hyster rep in 1980 and again in Nijmegen a few years later. He remembered my name both times, an amazing skill. A true gentleman.

Bill Kilkenny was a great leader of Hyster Company. A wonderful person, a joy to work for and with, a delight to travel with. His smile, charm and warmth always lit up the room. He never had a down day. Bill was a mentor to me and others at Hyster. Our deepest condolences to Bob and extended Kilkenny family. Phil and Carole Frazier.