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
Jon and Joanne DeBondt says:
October 25, 2012
Barb and family, Jon and I are praying for the Lord to be a constant source of strength and comfort as you go through this difficult journey. Ken was “one in a million” kind of man that touched so very many lives. Our loss is Heaven’s gain. “What a Day THat Will Be When My Jesus I Will See…..” We thank and praise the Lord for Ken’s love and service for the King of Kings. In Christ, Jon and Joanne De Bondt
Rob Richards says:
October 25, 2012
I had the priviledge of serving with Ken and he had a great imapct on the way I viewed servings others. I thought I would share a story that Ken shared with me that gives you a good idea of the type of man he was.
“Recently, on a warm summer afternoon, my daughter Amber informed me that a woman was waiting to see me in the front of our business. I reluctantly pulled myself away from the ever-growing pile of work crying for my attention. In the show room I found a woman in her fifty’s who asked me if I knew who she was. For the life of me I couldn’t place her, was she an old high school friend, someone from church, or the community? She told me that I had been at her house four days before on a Monday afternoon. I then realized that this was someone that I had the good fortune of helping on one of the many Fire Dept. aid calls I go on. She had been on the brink of dying and we were able to turn that around and send her to the hospital. She had been in intensive care for three days, and when she finally became conscious the doctor told her only our quick intervention had allowed them to save her. Next thing I knew, I had my arms full of a crying and very grateful lady. She just clung to my very embarrassed self. Behind me, mt staff was also misting up, hearing her story. There I stood like a large stump wondering what the proper reaction should be. She went on to tell me how very much I was appreciated. She said she was giving me her heart and if there was ever anything she could do to repay me, that I only had to ask. Then another huge, crying, clinging hug seemed to be in order before she finally left and reiterated her gratitude as she went out the door. An ordinary reaction to such a surprise might be to puff out my chest and pat myself on the back for being such a superhuman kind of guy. But it wasn’t, I was very humbled by this whole experience and it immediately struck me that by maybe giving this lady extra years of life on this earth, she was so effusive in her gratitude. I was also struck by the comparison of what Christ did for me, giving me eternity in Heaven with Him, and my less than adequate response of gratitude especially comparing it to a stranger. I have changed as a result of this experience and I am committing to being much more thankful for the gift I have been given. What about you? Will it take an experience like mine for you to always be praising God for what He did for us?” A humbled Ken Myhre
Ken’s story does a nice job telling us the story about who he was. Ken you will be missed but I am so thankful that I get to see you again because of Jesus. “U GOTTA WANNA” Thanks for your heart and may peace come over you in your new body and may peace come over your family.
Sincerely, Rob Richards
Kathy Waters says:
October 25, 2012
Remembering Ken from his EMT visits, and especially his involvement in AWANA when I was involved, and my kids. He was a rock of a man, steady and kind. He was very personable and thoughtful and will be missed in our community. He exemplifies everything good about this area.
TOM WEINHEIMER says:
October 25, 2012
I was fortunate to be called a friend by Ken for over 30 years! He was always there for me through the tough times. When my wife started her cancer journey for her first surgery in Seattle, Ken drove down and spent the day praying for her. When I told him that he did not need to make that sacrifice, he said, “I’m not ASKING! I’m coming!” He was a very big man, in many more ways than one. I will miss him deeply.
David Young says:
October 25, 2012
Ken was a great guy with a big heart.He always was there to lend a hand to someone in need. He was an asset to the Everson Community and will be greatly missed. It was an honor to have known him as a business neighbor on main street. Dave Young