Obituary

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.