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Kenneth Doane Obituary
With great sadness we announce the loss of Kenneth Wayne Doane to pancreatic cancer on July 6, 2018 at age 66. Ken was an accomplished outdoorsman, talented artist and respected pharmacist.
He enjoyed a small town upbringing as the second of 4 children born to Ron & Carol Doane of Cashmere, Washington. He developed a life-long appreciation of the mountains, becoming an avid skier, backpacker & climber. Ken was passionate about environmental issues & was greatly concerned about climate changes affecting the reduction of mountain glaciers.
A talented artist, he enjoyed creating graphite and colored pencil drawings of family members, pets and Native American articles. He was prolific in creating this beautiful artwork during his retirement years, joyfully gifting his work to appreciative recipients.
Ken followed family members to WSU, earning a degree in Pharmacy in 1975. His brilliant mind and vast pharmaceutical knowledge were incomparable allowing him to become an effective teacher and mentor. His career spanned over 40 years working at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Swedish Hospital & Evergreen Pharmaceutical as a clinical consulting pharmacist for long term care patients. He not only enjoyed his career, he excelled at it & prided himself in his dedication to his patients.
WSU also provided the backdrop for developing lifelong friendships. A Coug to the core, he was devoted to his Cougar family & friends. Ken inherited a well-developed sense of humor & quick wit. With practical jokes as a part of his repertoire, he filled friends' lives with laughter.
Ken leaves behind his idyllic life, with wife and best friend Barbara, their dogs Stella and Wally and his close knit and supportive siblings, Rick Doane (Jacque), Nancy Kamitsuka (Mike), and Dave Doane (Wendy). A proud uncle of 11 nieces & nephews, he thoroughly enjoyed watching them mature to begin families of their own.
Our lives were enriched by knowing Ken. His memory will be a blessing to us as we enjoy an early morning hike to an alpine lake, savoring the fragrance of mountain hemlock as we feel the crackle of pine needles beneath our steps. Gazing at the radiant sunset, appreciate as Ken did, the infinite cycle of life & death, admiring the magnificence and wonder of it all and the profound peace that the end creates.
A private celebration of life will be held in his honor.
In memoriam gifts can be made to Cashmere Schools Foundation or Swedish Cancer Institute.
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for Kenneth Doane
Sponsored by The Family.
July 3, 2019
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Kenneth Wayne Doane. God assures us that he is willing and readily available to comfort and support "all those calling on him". (Psalm 145:18)
Corrie Burnell
February 10, 2019
Just heard this news and just shocked! I have fond memories of Ken and his great sense of humor! My condolences to the entire Doane Family.
~Corrie Burnell
Doug Moramarco
November 12, 2018
Read about Ken in WSU magazine. Sorry for your loss. I was a pledge brother at phi delta theta and a pharmacy student also. Thinking of him in my thoughts and prayers.
peggy trompler
November 7, 2018
Dave, Rick and families I am so sorry for your loss. I just learned of Ken's passing in my WSU Magazine. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Lot's of great memories of the years at Evergreen with you all.
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Bruno Perri
October 2, 2018
Barbara and the Doane family,
May the many good and happy memories of Ken provide you with solace and comfort during this time of sorrow. He was a great mentor and a good friend. I will sincerely miss his jovial demeanor and great personality.
Vaya con Dios mi amigo.
Judy Lang
July 24, 2018
Deepest sympathy to you Barbara and all the Doane family. What a special guy!
July 24, 2018
To the Doane Family,
Our love and sympathy to you with Ken's death. Judy Davies, Cashmere United Methodist Church
Virginia Garcia
July 24, 2018
Dear Barbara,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I never had the pleasure of meeting your husband, but what a wonderful human being he was. He obviously loved life, beauty and lived it fully. I'm sorry you didn't have more time, but I can see he didn't waste any of his life on trivial, unimportant things. He seemed to be about people, family, nature, the preservation of the Earth and it's animals and taking in all it's beauty and wonder. Take care. Your friends from San Mateo are thinking of you. Affectionately,
Faith Liikala
July 23, 2018
I will always remember Ken smiling and joking. He was a pharmacist mentor to me and one helluva fun Coug. I admired him. Many peaceful blessings to all the Doane family.
July 23, 2018
I'm so sorry to hear of Ken's passing. My thoughts are with all the family. May your treasured memories of him give you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Linda (Adamson) Barta
Wenatchee, formerly of Cashmere
Daniel Rankin
July 22, 2018
I do remember Ken well and will miss him. I wish the family well and hope that the sadness and pain will fade soon. Prayers to one and all I will say for you.
July 22, 2018
Ken you will be missed by all that knew you. You are one of the special people I have met since moving to Cashmere. My heart and prayers go to your family and friends.
July 22, 2018
As you remember your love one, as God heals your broken hearts (Psalm 147:3), may your treasured memories continue to bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure.
Donna Pattullo
July 22, 2018
Barbara, I am so sorry for your loss. I know you shared wonderful times together. You will always have those memories in your heart forever. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Donna
Marilyn and Lisa Melkus
July 22, 2018
So very sorry for your loss, we are privileged to have known Ken over the years and honored to have cared for his pups Jasper, Decon and stella and Wally! He will watch over you always Barb...let us know if you need anything during this time. With love, Lisa and Marilyn and the pups
Sally Swenson
July 22, 2018
I haven't seen Ken in many years, but I STILL remember his great smiling face & the twinkle in his eyes. He was a great friend to his beloved Coug brothers & I lucked out when I married one. He will be greatly missed. Rest In Peace, dear Ken.
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