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
Kathy Waters says:
October 25, 2012
whoever does the parade announcing will have awfully big shoes to fill! Gonna miss you, Ken.
Sue Ann & Rocky Heutink says:
October 25, 2012
Ken was one great guy — steady, caring and sincerely interested in others. He served God and his fellow man with a big heart and a smile. Can’t you just hear God saying, “Well done, good and faithful servant…”
Necia Parker-Amos says:
October 25, 2012
To the entire Myhre family, I was stunned to hear of Kens death. I attended MHS with Karen. Ken was ahead of me, but I remember him fondly as well as remembering him being a leader on and off the sports fields. Please accept my sincerest sympathies. God be with you all during this time of sorrow.
Rita Perry says:
October 25, 2012
To the loving Wife.all the Family & Friends may I offer my sympathy in the sorowful loss of your dearly loved Kenneth. He gave so much of himself in service to others & will be long remembered by all those he met along the way., Hopefully you will find a measure of comfort & peace in the following Bible Verses. Psalm36:7 “HOW PRECIOUS YOUR LOVING-KINDNESS IS O GOD! AND IN THE SHADOW OF YOUR WINGS THE SONS OF MEN THEMSELVES TAKE REFUGE FOR WITH YOU IS THE SOURCE OF LIFE.”
Carol and Mark Kernodle says:
October 25, 2012
God Bless your family in this time of sorrow. Wonderful memories will help you through the toughest times and those same wonderful memories will keep you until you are with him in Heaven. Good men are hard to come by in these days so you know his actions here on earth have paved a way straight to God!!! Bless you all.