Ernest M. "Ernie" Kline

Ernest "Ernie" M. Kline

Feb. 1, 1927 – Feb. 8, 2007

Ernie, age 80, died peacefully with his family at his side at Colby Providence Everett Medical Center, from complications of Parkinson's disease. He was born in Devils Lake, North Dakota, to parents Ernest L. and Anna (Zich) Kline.
He married Barbara Selensky on April 7, 1947, in Devils Lake, North Dakota. Their two sons, Duane and Dwight, were born in North Dakota. In 1957 the family moved to Everett.
Ernie worked for the Street Division of the Everett Public Works Department, retiring in 1989 after 30 years of service. He was a lifetime member of Eagles, Elks, Normana Hall, VFW, and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. He enjoyed gardening, dancing, playing pinochle with friends, and spending time at the Senior Center.
Ernie is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Barbara; sons, Duane (Judy) and Dwight (Patty) Kline; grandchildren, Susan (Travis) Tripp, Laurie (Sean) Moran, Jayna Kline, and Nick Kline; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to express their deep thanks to the caring staff of Bethany at Pacific nursing home, Colby Providence Everett Medical Center and Providence Hospice for all their support and care in Ernie's final days.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Ernie's memory to Providence Hospice and Home Care of Snohomish County, or to Northwest Parkinson's Foundation, P.O. Box 56, Mercer Island, WA 98040.
A visitation will be held from 12-4 p.m., Monday February 12, 2007, at Purdy and Walters with Cassidy; with a Rosary at 4 p.m. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday February 13, 2007, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, with a reception following in Parish Hall. Arrangements under the care of Purdy and Walters with Cassidy.