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Kenneth Myhre Obituary
Kenneth Richard Myhre was born on Dec. 5, 1947 in Tacoma, WA to Richard and Beverley Myhre. Raised in Whatcom County, he was active in student leadership and athletics, graduating from Meridian High School in 1966. After attending Western Washington College, he served in the U.S. Army Security Agency in Germany. Returning to Lynden, Ken became a technician at Lloyd's Electronics. In 1975, he opened The 'Lectronic Shoppe, in Everson, and later became a partner in Nooksack Valley Cablevision System, Everson Electric, and a Radio Shack franchise. The business building was rebuilt following a tragic fire in 1991. Super Tech closed the doors to his service center last fall after 36 years.
Ken cared about his community. He supported our schools on advisory boards and was active in the Pioneer Athletic Association, officiating and coaching sports. He belonged to Kiwanis and the Chamber of Commerce, putting up flags or lights from the ladder truck, and announcing the summer festival parades. For 34 years Ken volunteered with Whatcom County Fire District #1 as firefighter, first responder, EMT, river raft rescue, and fire tour guide. In 1992 Big Ken received a Community Service Award. His passion was helping others.
Ken was involved in his church, Christ Fellowship, formerly Nooksack Valley Baptist Church. Over the years he served as an usher, sound room tech, Awana leader, adult teacher, Sunday School Superintendent, and frequent emcee of events. He especially enjoyed the building projects and search committees. Ken was at his best in ministry to others.
Most of all, Ken loved his family and leaves a wonderful legacy. Robb and Debbie Myhre reside in Everson with Trevon, Tanner, and Madison. Living in Lynden are: Scott and Karin Myhre and their children Kylee, Taryn, and Tyler; Mario and Heather Sosaya and children Nathan and Gabrielle; and Tyler and Amber Dykstra. Grandpa, family storyteller, will be missed at our family gatherings.
After years of pain resulting from a serious auto accident, Ken, age 64, died on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012 at his home in Sumas. He leaves his wife of 36 years, Barbara. Ken was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his siblings: Don and Karen Wood of Cleveland, TN; Kathy Myhre and Janet Schwier of Eugene, OR; and Keith and Shari Myhre of Hazel Greene, AL. We cherish the memories of our time with Ken.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at Christ Fellowship, in Everson, on Sat., Nov. 3, 2012 at 2 PM, followed by a pie social. Suggested memorials are to Christ Fellowship, P.O. Box 308, or to Whatcom County Fire District #1, P.O. Box 454, both in Everson, WA. Please view or add your favorite Ken-ism story at www.farewelltributes.com.
Ken Myhre: family man, businessman, community volunteer; problem solver, warrior, sports fan; joking, encouraging, helping; friend, mentor, servant leader. We thank the Lord for this man who touched so many lives.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Myhre
Cheryl Thornton
November 15, 2012
I have been out of town and just learned of Ken's passing. Needless to say I was taken aback at how someone who gave so much of his life always was taken so quickly. He will always be my friend, someone who always helped me look at the bright side of things and always had a smile for everyone. My love and prayers to Barb and the family. He will truly be missed in our little part of the world here in Nooksack Valley where everyone takes care of each other.
November 2, 2012
Dear Barb and family,
I remember first meeting Ken in 1962 when he played middle linebacker at Meridian Jr. High; he scared me, a short-lived opposing quarterback to death. For four years he knocked me and others around the various athletic fields and courts in Whatcom County with his size, strenght, skill and passion. It was a number of years later that I met him at his church and discovered another size of Ken--his passion for Jesus and his unwavering commitment to the Nooksack Valley area. Over forty years later he drove his aid care to my in-laws back yard to rescue me from a fall that caused me to shattered my leg. His amazing care along with his endless wit "Yor're as clumsy now as you were 40 years ago" was a gift from God.
It has been a joy for me to follow the impact of both you Bard and Ken from a distance, as the Myhre name kept popping up in the Hearld Sports page and other places over the years. What a gift you both have been not only to our generation, but to the generations to come. Thank you for publically deomonstrating your love for Jesus, each other, your family and the rest of us with such grace and conviction. I will miss Ken but each time I read the Myhre name I will give thanks again for this man whose "walk with Jesus" touched so many, including me.
Lowell and Diana Bakke
Robin Marlowe
November 2, 2012
Barb, so sorry to hear of Ken's passing. May you feel the love of family, friends and our lord surrounding and comforting you in the coming days
Nancy Olson
November 1, 2012
Barb and family we are so sadden to lose such warm, friendly person. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Nancy and
Bob Olson
November 1, 2012
Dear Barb and family, I will always remember Ken with a smile. He had that smile and humor that was infectious. He always was a bright light when he came into the dentist office. Prayers, Lori Younkin
Shirley (Iverson) Young
November 1, 2012
Barb,
So sorry for your loss.
Garett Wise
November 1, 2012
Jesus said, "You will know my disciples because they love one another" Ken really displayed Love to one another. I remember when my father had a heart attack. Ken was there and prayed with us. How Christ like. You were so blessed to have a husband and father who loved Christ. That too is apparent in your family. We will all miss him. I especially will miss his bear hugs. I know we will see Ken again. In Christ
November 1, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Faith, light and hope.
Kellie and Blaire Edwards and Chasity Madsen
Kelly Isfeld
October 31, 2012
Barb, how can someone truly tell you in words the loss we as a friend, church family and whole community feel right now. May our loving lord Jesus Christ wrap you and your family in his arms at this sad moment and get you through all of this with love and compassion. Your family will be in my constant prayers. I can just hear Ken up in Heaven telling everyone everything is going to be ok. Take care and God bless. Kelly (LeMaster) Isfeld
October 31, 2012
Myhre family. I am saddened to hear of your loss. My prayers go out to you.
Katrina (Sells) Schmitt
October 31, 2012
So sad to hear about Ken. Praying for the family, it was a loss for our community to lose such a wonderful man. Jim and Laurie McClintock
Terri
October 31, 2012
Barb and family....I am very sad to hear of your loss and to lose my cousin. He was so much fun to be around growing up. Very funny guy..My thoughts and prayers are with you all
Terri & Bill Stewart
Jerry Johnson
October 31, 2012
Barb and family.....add Frances Johnson, 100 years old at Highland Nursing Home , Bellingham. To our comments
October 31, 2012
Barb and family......our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ken was a man and a man of God. Our family was blessed to have known a genuinely "really good guy." It seems there are so few in this life. Heaven is fuller and our lives are emptier today. "Blessed be the name of The Lord."
Jerry and Norma Johnson, Darren and Chantel Johnson, Dana and Stephanie Hagen
Dave & Sue Lunsford
October 30, 2012
Dear Barb and Family,
We are praying for you as you lean on The Lord for strength and comfort in the upcoming days. We have oh so many fun memories of Ken. We can only imagine the memories you must be enjoying now. What a glorious day it will be when we meet again.
Donnie & Lynn(Ramsey) Hadeen
October 30, 2012
Our deepest sympathies to Barb and family for the loss of a wonderful man. Ken will forever be missed, but he will forever be in our hearts & cherished memories. You all are in our thoughts & prayers.
Sonny & Lillian Ramsey
October 30, 2012
Dear Barb and family...our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family on your loss. Ken was a wonderful man, and Sonny & I(Lillian) thought the world of him. You all will be in our thoughts & prayers.
October 30, 2012
what a shock. My prayers are with you all. Rosemary Handerson
Mike L
October 30, 2012
My prayers are with the Myhre family. Thank you Ken for all the wisdom and teachings you gave me over the years. I will be missing you.
Denise Lariviere
October 30, 2012
Dearest Myhre family.... I'm saddened to hear about your loss! Although I didn't know him, his obituary is amazing as was he a great human being! I hope your hearts heal in time, keep your memories close, one day we all shall be reunited with our loved ones! And knowing that it is never easy to lose a family member or friend! Love and prayers to all affected by this terrible loss!
Carolyn Hougen
October 30, 2012
Dear Barb and kids,
What a privilege to know Ken. I remember him out on the track encouraging the kids and all of us who knew him. I remember him coming to fix my TV. He served others graciously, humbly. I am praying that God just wraps His arms around you Barb and comforts you all.
Love,
Carolyn
Morgan and Shelly Simpson
October 30, 2012
Our prayers are with the entire Myhre family. Ken to me is was a pillar of this community with a heart of compassion for the people around him!
We are praying for you all.
Hal Haddock
October 30, 2012
To the entire Myhre family. I am so sorry to hear of Ken's passing. You have not only lost a loved family member, but your entire community is left with a hugh void. Rest in peace ken.
Steve and Shirley Branham
October 30, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Larry and Charlene Bauthues
October 30, 2012
Barb and family:
We are thinking of you and praying for you and your family. I knew Ken from when we were in the first grade. He was truly one of the good guys. He always had a smile on his face for everyone and was fun to talk to. He will be missed. We will keep you and yours in our prayers.
John & Anne Sutherland
October 29, 2012
Barb and family,
We are so sad to know of Ken's death. Thinking of him and how he touched our lives while we lived in Everson always brings a smile and great reminiscences. Fond wishes to you and the family.
Kathy & Kasia Dotinga
October 29, 2012
Barb & family.....Thoughts & Prayers are with you all. See you on Saturday. So sorry! Love & Hugs 2 U!
October 29, 2012
We are sorry to hear of the loss of Ken. We had great respect for him as part of the fire dept. Halvar and Alvina Olstead
Mary Ann and Wayne Sorenson
October 29, 2012
Barb and Family....We are so thinking of you and praying for you. We are thankful that we share so many wonderful memories with you....many years and many memories. We love you so much and we know our Father has wrapped His arms around you to give you the peace and comfort that only He can give. Would so love to be there with you, but continue to know we are upholding you in prayers.
Greta Muscutt
October 29, 2012
Barb and family, Mitch and I were so shocked and saddened to hear of Ken home going! Ken won't be in pain anymore and he will be rejoicing probably singing with the angels now (since he never would sing at church.)How we are thankful we will see Ken again God took him early before we were ready to let him go but I'm sure Ken is having a good time with his family and entertaining them with many stories! He will be great missed by so many he was a very special man and helped so many in doing truly showing others his love of Christ! You are in our prayers! Mitch and Greta Muscutt
Jon and Joanne DeBondt
October 29, 2012
Barb and family,
Jon and I are so sorry for your sudden loss of Ken. He touched sooo many lives in this community. We are praying for the Lord's strength to uphold you as you go through this difficult journey. We look forward to that Great Reunion Day with our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
October 29, 2012
Barb and Family,
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Ken was a warmhearted cheerful man
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Blessings to all of you,
Janet Bergstrom and Mark Adriance
October 29, 2012
To Barb and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers as you mourn the passing of your husband, father, grandfather, and uncle. It was such a shock to hear of Ken's passing. He was truly a man of integrity and he loved his community and the things that mattered most in life. Thinking of you all, now and in the days ahead. With Love, Becky (Noteboom) and Robert Moulton
Grant Fishbook
October 29, 2012
Our prayers and thoughts go out to the whole family. Ken was a integral part of us coming to Washington. We will be forever thankful for his part in God's plan. May God comfort you in your grief.
October 29, 2012
Our sincere condolences to you and your family. Ken will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him. The Dahl Family
October 29, 2012
Barb--Our prayers are with you. Your family is very special to us.
October 29, 2012
Barb and Family: We are praying for each of you. Our sincere sympathy goes out to all. Alan & Claudia Brim
Cynthia Bateman
October 29, 2012
Barb and family, our prayers are constantly with you. Please take comfort in the knowledge that Ken was beloved by God and by many, many friends. He reflected Christ to so many of us, from people he saw in the worst situations through the Fire Dept., to those he shared good times with. We all loved him. We will miss him terribly, but we also rejoice that he is with the Lord. FINALLY, he's singing! We thank God that we had the huge privilege of knowing Ken.
October 29, 2012
Barb and Family
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Ken. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones. . Sandy Austin
John Pogue
October 28, 2012
Barb and Family
Geraldine and I are deeply sadden in the loss of Ken.He was always extremely active in the community and a loss that can not be replaced.
Angela Patterson
October 28, 2012
Barb & Family, Lyle and I are so saddened to hear of the going home of Ken. What a shock. May the Lord grant you all peace of heart to heal your sadness. Love & prayers,
Lyle & Angie Patterson
Bert & Jane Wight
October 28, 2012
We can't believe that Ken Passed away. He did so much for our son, Karl, when he injured his Hand. He was also my TV guru. Our condolences to the family.
Bert & Jane Wight
October 28, 2012
Keith and I just saw Ken a couple weeks ago. We are shocked and saddened.Our condolences to all the families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you feel God's deepest comfort in this time of sorrow.
Love in Christ,
Keith and Jill Shelly
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