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Kenneth NODLAND Obituary
NODLAND, Kenneth L.
(Age 83)
Kenneth passed away on May 6, 2016 at his home in Spokane Valley. He was born on May 16, 1932 in Marshalltown, IA to Cornell Ender and Ethel Dollie Nodland.
Following high school Kenneth served in the United States Air Force from 1950-1954. On January 17, 1959 he married Phyllis Ross (Plank). Kenneth was a Water Superintendent for the Pasadena Irrigation District for 25 years and in retirement was a gentleman farmer, raising hay, livestock, vegetables and maintaining a small orchard.
He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church which became Advent Lutheran Church. He was a great husband, a loving father to his children: Tim Nodland, Tami Sargent and Teri Lesmeister and a loving grandfather to: Tim Sargent, Jeff Sargent, Chris Sargent, Mike Lesmeister, Mark Lesmeister, Mitch Lesmeister, Natalie Nodland, Nichole Nodland and Nina Nodland.
A Visitation will be held at Heritage Funeral Home on Saturday, May 14, 2016 from 10:00AM to 5:00PM and on Monday, May 16th from 8:00AM to 8:30AM. A Memorial Service is going to be held on Monday, May 16th at 11:00AM at Advent Lutheran Church, 13009 E Broadway, Spokane Valley, WA 99216.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth NODLAND
May 21, 2016
The Washington State Veterans Cemetery extends our deepest sympathies to the family of Kenneth L. Nodland for your loss. We honor him for the service and sacrifice he made for our nation, he is a true hero.
Jeanne Reed
May 13, 2016
My deepest sympathy to you and your family Tim. Your father was a wonderful neighbor and member of this community. He and his pumpkins will be missed.
Nancy Nodland
May 13, 2016
My Dear Uncle Kenny, You turned heads with you laughter and smile, even strangers would stop, and turn their heads to see where the heavenly laughter was coming from. You brought great delight, joy, and fulfillment to everyone's hearts. God sure gave you a good run. There is not enough room here to write everything I feel about you. Button Up Your Over Coat, When The Wind Blows Free, Take Good Care of Yourself, You Belong To Me, Sunday May1st 2016 we sang this song together, because of you I have the second german shepherd "Jack", because of you, I have three wonderful cousins, because of you, I have a wonderful, loving, giving, funny, strong Aunt. I Love YOU Uncle Kenny. Thank you.
Kevin Adams
May 13, 2016
My deepest sympathies go out to you Tim and the entire Nodland clan.
Jeff Warren
May 12, 2016
Ken will be greatly missed. He was a great neighbor and friend. I really enjoyed talking with him and listening to his stories.
Charles and Tami Plank
May 12, 2016
So grateful he was a part of our lives he was an amazing man with many talents and could always make you laugh with his stories.He will be missed very much. But always in our hearts.
Greg Kaput
May 12, 2016
During this time of sadness and sorrow our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Uncle Ken was a favorite during my childhood when he came to visit us on the Iowa farm. He left behind a treasure for me and my brother, a Ben Franklin air pistol, which I still cherish today.
Ruby Hultenius
May 12, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to the family.
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May
14
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Heritage Funeral & Cremation508 North Government Way, Spokane, WA 99224
May
16
Visitation
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Heritage Funeral & Cremation508 North Government Way, Spokane, WA 99224
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