Kenneth Richard Myhre
December 05, 1947 - October 25, 2012
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Kenneth Richard Myhre
December 05, 1947 - October 25, 2012
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Kenneth Richard Myhre
Kenneth Richard Myhre
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 Lloyds 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.
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.
Farewell Tribute Information
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. Donations Information
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.
25 responses to Kenneth Richard Myhre
Gaary Severson says:
October 25, 2012
My contact with Ken was mainly through Radio Shack. Ken was always pleasant and helpful. If one item cost differently than a similar item, he would tell me what he thought was the best buy. He always inquired about my health and what I was doing.. Ken was a very friendly, peaceful man. Indirectly I encountered him as a fire-fighter, too. Three times he came with the first aid van to help my neighbors on each side of where I live. I’m thankful that he knew the Lord , and I speak encouragement and hope to his family at this time. For they will see him again in eternity.
Rosemary Anker says:
October 25, 2012
Ken used to come to KMart to pick up all the repair electronics we had to send out. He tried to get me to be a 911 operator once. I have many fond memories of talking to him. I am so sorry for your loss. May God take away all of your sadness.
Vickie Hale says:
October 25, 2012
Dear Barb and Family, I was deeply saddened to hear of Ken’s sudden passing. I enjoyed the years of working in AWANA with both of you and Ken’s sense of humor with the kids was amazing. He always did a great job at the Everson Parade every year and will miss him doing that. I’ll never forget him always saying how much he liked pie!! He will be so missed by this community and may God keep all of you close at this difficult time. Vickie
Marvin Bott says:
October 25, 2012
Barb & Family My life was blessed to have known Ken from the time he and Barb meet and Ken started coming to Nooksack Valley Baptist Church. I believe it was the mid 70’s,early 80’s the church was having special meeting with Jim Cook evangelical meetings and I stopped by Ken shop at the end of a work day and was visiting with him and or conversation ture to me asking him about his relationship with God and I’ll never forget him saying he was trying to understand the Bile so he could talk to God and I told him that he’ll never understand it all but that God made it smiple enought even a child could understand the gospel.Right there and then Ken and I bowed our heads and Ken ask God to come into his life and make him a new man.I’ll never forget that glories moment and as the Bile tells us the angels rejoyced withus and Ken was amde a new Man in Christ.What a infulence and differances he’s made on the Nooksack Valley and everone whom had a blessing to know him.A great friend and fellow worker to sssooooo many.Bev & I are looking forward to sitting down with him in Heaven some day soon.In the mean time Barb and All the family are prayers are with you in the weeks and months ahead until we meet again. Marv & Bev Bott
Breta Flockoi Brown says:
October 25, 2012
Ken was a classmate both at Lynden and Meridian and our parents were friends starting Hope Lutheran Church in Lynden. He was a great friend even though we didn’t stay connected. Ken, rest in peace, thoughts and prayers to the family, he was such a great guy.