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Kenneth Foreman Obituary
Born in Los Angeles, CA August 29, 1922 ~ Died in Kingston, WA December 23, 2018
Ken lived most of his life teaching and coaching at Seattle Pacific University where he inspired a multitude of students and produced numerous world class athletes.
In 1999 he moved to his beloved Kona Hawaii, where he continued to influence athletes at Konawaena High. His last days were spent in Kingston, WA where he was closer to family, fans, and friends.
Twice named USA Olympic Coach, inducted into numerous halls of fame, a world record athlete while still in high school, Ken earned a doctorate at USC, was a diehard Dodger and Trojan fan, decorated WWII veteran, and seasonal ranger at his much loved Mt Rainier.
Coach is survived by his loving wife Denise (Nisi), children Vicki (Dick Arends), Clyde (Lori), Tim (Kim), five grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. He leaves behind countless friends and athletes who are forever changed for having been "coached" by him.
A celebration of life will be held at Seattle Pacific University Brougham Pavilion/Foreman Track - January 27th at 2pm.
In lieu of flowers the family requests gifts and donations be made to: The Ken Foreman Pursuit of Excellence Endowment give.spu.edu (Click other in drop down menu -designation Ken Foreman Endowment)
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Myron Loberg
January 14, 2025
Great friend.
David Arnold
January 14, 2023
I will never forget a rainy cold October night in 1966 when Ken came to my dorm room in Hill Hall to encourage me through a particularly rough time. This act of caring shaped my life in terms of how I respond to the needs of others. I am grateful for having known him. David Arnold
Myron Loberg
January 14, 2023
Myron Loberg
January 14, 2021
In all my coaching career, if I ever had a problem that needed some help I could contact Ken and always get his help. In fact one time he was on his way to the Olympic Games in Korea and called me from the airport while waiting for his flight to give me some needed information.
Myron Loberg with Coach Foreman at the Goodwill Games . Thanks coach.
Myron Loberg
February 6, 2019
Ken was a great man and friend. Sorry I had to miss this final tribute. Thanks for sharing the video of the service. Myron Loberg
David Arnold
January 31, 2019
Dear Denise, I am so sorry to have missed this final farewell for Ken but I will always remember as the coach who, one rainy night in Seattle 1966, came to my dorm room in Hill Hall (4th floor)to sit and visit with me as a way of encouraging me through a very rough time. These small and silent gestures toward many of us meant more than anything. I am glad you were able to spend this part of your life with him and glad for him that you were his partner in so many adventures. I was able to hold his hand at the Hall of Fame gathering a while back and say thank you to him for so much. Take care and blessings on your journey from here on...
David Arnold,
La Grande, Oregon
Karen Molenaar Terrell
January 27, 2019
Dad and Kenny met while they were in the Coast guard during World War Ii. Kenny was Dad's oldest friend, and one of his dearest. I'm so glad Kenny was able to join Dad for his 100th birthday celebration at Mount Rainier last June. That moment when the two old friends clasped hands again was one of the highlights of the celebration.
My sincere condolences to Kenny's family and all his many friends. He will not be forgotten.
Karen Molenaar Terrell
Karen Molenaar Terrell
January 27, 2019
Dad and Kenny met in the Coast guard during World War II. Kenny was Dad's oldest friend, and one of the most dear to him. I'm so glad Ken and his wife were able to join Dad for his 100th birthday celebration last June at Mount Rainier. The moment when the two old friends once again clasped hands is one of the highlights of Dad's birthday celebration.
My sincere condolences to Ken's family and many friends. He will not be forgotten.
Karen Molenaar Terrell
Beverly Richdale
January 21, 2019
To the Family: It was a pleasure to call Ken a friend and I felt very lucky to have been able to work with him also. So sorry for your loss but so happy to have shared some years knowing and working with a wonderful and inspiring man. I send my love to you all at this time.
Lynn Lewis
January 20, 2019
Dear Denise and Family,
I am so blessed to have met Ken and the times I spent with him in Hawaii gave me an inside look at this wonderful guy. One memory was when he was a spry 90 years old, Pam and I found him digging in the back yard for a leak and we suggested that he call someone to help, but oh no, he said that he was more than capable of doing this task. So we went and bought a bottle of wine and at sunset toasted to Ken's success and a beautiful sky.
May the Lord Bless you and his family and bring you peace.
Love, Lynn Lewis
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