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BORN
1926
DIED
2010
Orren King Obituary
He was born on January 24, 1926 in Emily, MN to James and Agnes (Nelson) King. Orren served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. On Feb. 9, 1949 he married Mary M. Boyd in Eureka, CA and in 1950, started his family, having five children.
Orren retired from Boise Cascade in 1988. After retiring, he traveled all over the U.S., buying a house in Arizona, and spending 6 months there each year. He loved to travel and fish. He also enjoyed working in the orchards, farmlands, with the cows and in the hay fields.
Preceding Orren in death was his wife, Mary (2001); daughter, Cheryl (1967); brother, Bob; and sisters, Violet, Irma, Marge and Sally.
Survivors include his daughters, Angie (Larry) Phillips and Carol (Wayne) Parsley, both of Yakima; sons, Dan (Marian) King of Keizer, OR and Dwayne (Carmen) King of Avondale, AZ; brother, Wayne King of Richland, WA; 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010 at Keith & Keith Terrace Heights Chapel with inurnment following at Terrace Heights Memorial Park.
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King Family
December 1, 2010
You were loved so much by our family and, even though we know we will see you again, you will be greatly missed.
Tending the Roses
Carmen King
December 1, 2010
Celebrating Orren's Birthday
Carmen King
December 1, 2010
Wayne Huff visiting Uncle Orren in Arizona
Carmen King
December 1, 2010
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November 30, 2010
We loved Uncle Orren. Our family really enjoyed it when he came up north to Minnesota to visit us. I especially remember a beautiful summer day when my grandson Cole drove our pontoon and took us for a scenic ride on Lake Waukenabo. We got close to some loons and it was a wonderful experience. We will miss him. Love and prayers to his family,close loved ones, and friends. Arlene and family (Deanie) Palisade, MN
DAVE AND MARY HUF
November 30, 2010
I well miss uncle orn was a great man who loved life and the outdoors i bet he is having coffee with every oe now and waiting to have mom make some fried chicken so glad we well get to meet again DAVE AND MARY
November 29, 2010
To My Cousins and Your Families.
We are sorry about the loss of Uncle Orren. All of were really proud of him, We often talked about his service in the Navy. His work record was commendable...Long time at one place, lots of responsibility, doing the apple orchard and the rentals on the side. Uncle Orren always did his best to keep in touch with us and come a long distance to see us in Minnesota and in Texas. We will really miss him. You will be in our thoughts and prayers often in these next days as you make the adjustment to Uncle Orren being away from you. God bless all of you. With love from here, Wayne and Alice Huff in Texas
The Richmonds
November 29, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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