Kenneth Boydstun Obituary

Name: Funeral for Kenneth Boydstun
Start: 2025-01-20T20:30:00.000Z
Location: Evergreen Memorial Gardens Funeral Chapel

KENNETH A BOYDSTUN
July 1, 1935 ˜ January 6, 2025

Kenneth A Boydstun was born July 1, 1935, in Vancouver, WA, and peacefully passed away Jan. 6, 2025, at the age of 89 after suffering for years with cancer. Ken was born to John and Alice Boydstun. He met his wife Beverly (Clawson) at Vancouver High School, dated in college and were married for nearly 60 years.
He attended Vancouver Schools, Clark College, and Oregon College of Education. His work life included Washington Canners Co-op; gas station attendant; basketball referee; teacher, coach and administrator in Vancouver Schools. Ken enjoyed his work with students as well as gardening, cutting wood, daily crossword puzzles and spending time with his friends and family. He was an accomplished athlete growing up and played collegiate basketball and baseball. He was a member of the 1955 Junior College State basketball championship team and winning runner at the state college track meet. Also at Clark College he led the baseball team with a .457 hitting percentage and named Baseball Defensive Player of the Year as well as Athlete of the Year. After college he played softball and participated in a national tournament in Florida. He also loved jogging to keep in shape for his referring.
Ken was a kind, giving and generous man who freely gave his gardening produce to family, friends and neighbors. If you ever needed help with a project, he was there to assist or had an ear ready to listen. He was an loving grandfather attending numerous events of his granddaughters.
Preceding Ken in death were his parents John and Alice Boydstun, brothers Charles (Blanche), Laurence (Rose), Winton (Dottie), Cliff (Neal), Johnny, and sisters Ellen (Joe) Gibson, Bernice Farmer, wife Beverly, and daughter Pamela MacKintosh. He is survived by daughter Launa (Russ) Schriock, granddaughters Nicole Schriock and Amanda (Nate) Holder, sisters Irene (Les deceased) Miller, Florence (Bud deceased) Shipman and numerous nieces and nephews.
His smile, warmth, jokes and friendliness will be missed by many.
Funeral will be held Jan. 20, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 1101 NE 112th Ave. Vancouver, WA 98684.
In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the Ken Boydstun Memorial Scholarship. (clarkcollegefoundation.org or call 360-992-2301. Note in the gift designation “Ken Boydstun Memorial Scholarship.”)
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Published by The Columbian on Jan. 11, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Boydstun

6 Entries

Brad Miller

January 17, 2025

Uncle Ken was the quintessential uncle, I always looked up to his athletic prowess, and tried to emulate that in my own athletic career. He purchased a baseball glove for me as a little leaguer which I still have, refereed many of my basketball games and was a joy to work with in his various positions in the Vancouver Public Schools. He was always their to give a helping hand ( my roof with He my Dad ) or loan you his trucks when needed. I have so many wonderful memories of uncle Ken in my personal and family get togethers with him, He will be forever missed , but now at peace. Cheers Uncle Ken, till we meet again.

Glenda Dearinger

January 13, 2025

Dedicated to family, friends, his schools, teams and co-workers, Ken always went the extra miles EVERY DAY to give his best. He was tireless in his goal to help others.
I was lucky enough to work with Ken at MacHi in the 1980´s and 1990´s. His `old school´ approach to disciplining students and supporting the staff was legendary. He was a character, but he was also one of the best examples of a `good character´; doing the right thing, even when nobody is watching. He was very successful in his relentless attempts to instill that value in so many students.

Launa, my heart goes out to you. But I know your family must be so proud of Ken´s amazing life; because his qualities of hard work, dedication to family and friends, honesty and integrity are part of the new generation of Boystuns.

Zanita Beecham

January 12, 2025

When I was five and uncle Ken was 23, he was a great tease, and best piggy back rides ever!!
Really special memories over the years.

Mark Carey Rees

January 12, 2025

Mr. Boydstun held high expectations for himself. As his student, athlete and later a young teacher under supervision his role model motivated myself and others all to try and do our best.
While watching him play against the Harlem Globe Trotters in an exposition game at Hudson Bay gym mid 1960´s was amused that they could not hold Mr. Boydstun back even when double teaming him.
Ken Boydstun earned my full respect and admiration !

Mark Carey Rees

Mark Carey Rees

January 12, 2025

Mr. Bo

Cheryl Riley

January 11, 2025

Uncle Ken was a fantastic uncle. He was there for all his nephews and nieces. He attended many of the sports we played in. He was there to teach us to drive his car when we became old enough to get our license. Very trusting we would follow directions and not wreck his car. I guess that was the start of him being a great teacher in Vancouver School District. It was a pleasure to have him help with the students discipline when you needed it. He will be greatly missed by so many people and especially the family. Rest in peace Uncle Ken. We love you and miss you already.

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