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Kenneth Gilbertson Obituary

Kenneth (Ken) Loren Gilbertson, born September 28, 1947 passed on May 18, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Inor and Louise Gilbertson and brother, Allen Gilbertson. Ken is survived by his loving wife, RuthAnn and children Christopher McEver, Anna McEver Gibson and Linda McEver Blankenship and their children Teran Werner, Braeden Giacoani, Noah Giacoani Grace McEver, Lilah Gibson, Will McEver and Georgia Gibson.
Ken graduated from Stanwood High School in 1965. He lettered in both basketball and baseball and his classmates were the LAST to wear the "TWIN CITY CARDINAL" baseball shirts. After high school he attended Skagit Valley College and from there he attended what was then CWSC. He graduated in 1971 with a degree in Business and Economics and was an active member in their club. After graduation he was employed with a PNW loan corporation. Shortly after that he and his family established a successful realty business serving Camano Island. Ken spent many years in property development and owning and running his sand and gravel business.
Ken had a full extended family, whom all hold in their hearts years of adventures, and good memories of time spent with him and RuthAnn. Ken will be remembered and missed by many dear and life-long friends whose stories will continue for years to come.

The family will hold a private graveside service at Anderson Cemetery.
September 28, 1947 - May 18, 2021

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Published by The Herald (Everett) from May 26 to May 31, 2021.

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TOM ECKENBERG

May 26, 2021

PS: THE GRAND OPENING AT THE DUCK INN WILL NEVER BE TOPPED

Tom and Sue Eckenberg

May 26, 2021

Our Deepest Sympathy. We are so Sorry for your Loss. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with You and Your Family at this Time.

TOM ECKENBERG

May 26, 2021

COUSIN KENNY,
YOU LEFT ME WITH MANY GREAT MEMORIES.
I WILL NEVER FORGET GOING TO THE DRAG RACES AND THE MANY HUNTING EXPEDITIONS WE HAD. LIKE YOU... I'M STILL WAITING FOR THE 7:30 FLIGHT. R.I.P CUZ
TOM ECKENBERG and SUE

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