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Kenneth A. Hansen( August 7, 1933 - October 15, 2011 )

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Ken died peacefully at home October 15, 2011, at the age of 78 after a short battle with cancer.

Kenny was born on August 7, 1933, in Seattle, Washington, to Carl George and Myrtle Nellie (Rowe) Hansen.

He moved to the Sequim-Dungeness area with his family at a young age, living at one time across from the Dungeness Creamery where his father was in charge of maintenance and his mother was the bookkeeper.

He attended school at the old Dungeness fish hatchery off Taylor Cutoff Road, at the Dungeness School and in Sequim.

In 1943, his father, Carl, purchased what is now Log Cabin Resort on Lake Crescent, and he went to school in Joyce, where he was known as Kenny "Fleetfoot" Hansen on the football team.

In 1951, at the age of 17, he enlisted in the Army and fought in the Korean War, attaining the rank of corporal before his discharge in 1954.

He married Margaret Botnen on May 25, 1957, in Port Angeles. They celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2007 by taking their family on a cruise to Alaska.

He worked at the old Hendricks Mill at Laird's Corner and Crown Zellerbach, among other jobs, and was a log scaler for 30 years in Washington state, Canada and Alaska before retiring in 1992. There wasn't much that Ken couldn't do, fix or repair. Ken and his father, Carl, drove piling for many docks that were built all around Lake Crescent over the years.

Aviation was a favorite pastime of his. Ken "Orville" and longtime friend Paul "Wilbur" Hopkins built their first airplane together and then opened Rite Bros. Aviation in 1981. Ken and his wife, Marge, took over as owners in 1984, operating it until their retirement in 1998.

Ken was a member of the Elks Lodge, Eagles Club, historical society, Dry Creek Grange and Experimental Aircraft Association, to name a few.

Ken raced hydroplanes and runabouts in his younger days, winning many trophies. He also enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, crabbing, bowling, scuba diving, boating and spending time with his family on Lake Crescent at the family cabin.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Marge; his son, Ron (Kathy), of Boulder City, Nevada; his daughters, Sheryl Slack (Andy) and Kristi Meek (Wally); sister Beverly Sullivan (Ted), all of Port Angeles; grandchildren Brian and Brad Meek, Kelsey Hansen, Kirstie McGuinness and Jeremy Slack; and great-grandchild Isaac Meek.

There will be a celebration of life on Saturday, October 29, 2011, at 2 p.m. at Rite Bros. Aviation, 1406 Fairchild International Airport Road, Port Angeles. People are encouraged to bring memories, photos, stories, etc., to share.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County, 540 East Eighth Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362.

Published in The Peninsula Daily News on October 19, 2011

Richard Jay Landon

Richard Jay LANDON Richard Jay Landon (Ric), age 58, went to be with Jesus on Nov. 30, 2009 after battling muscular dystrophy for more than 35 years. He was born on September 29, 1951 to his father, Edward and late mother Virginia Landon. He grew up in the Beacon Hill neighborhood where he graduated from Cleveland High School in 1969. He then lived in the SeaTac area for most of his life. Many of his happiest times were spent at the beach where he helped build a legacy for future generations. One of his last requests was when he asked his dad to pull up the blinds so he could look out at the moon's reflection on the ocean. His entire career was in aviation where he worked many years as the manager of an aircraft refueling company at SeaTac. In his younger days, he enjoyed serving as a reserve police officer in Normandy Park as well as serving as a deacon and youth leader at his church in Lake Sawyer. He regularly volunteered for the Muscular Dystrophy Association and for King County's diversion pro gram, which helped troubled youth. He enjoyed flying, playing sports and watching movies but most of all he enjoyed being with family and friends between whom he made little distinction. He was never bitter or resentful regarding the disease; rather he delighted in sitting in the back ground and experiencing the happiness of everyone around him. He loved the Lord, and lived a life of philanthropy and altruism in the purest sense. He is survived by three sons: Gregory and wife Mary, Jeffrey and wife Hillary, Brent and fiancé Stephanie, all born out of his 19 year union with Janice Bell. He is also survived by his father, Edward, his three sisters: Judy, Barbara and Marlys and former mother in law Marie Bell. He especially loved his four grandchildren; Isabella, Audrey, Griffin and Finnegan. While his physical abilities were limited by a disease, his capacity to give, love and cherish all those around him was extraordinary and infectious. His sense of humor, candor and strength will be missed by all who knew him. The family would like to thank all of his beloved friends who filled his life with joy. While we could not possibly thank everyone individually, we would like to express our gratitude to Salvador Dena and Robert Morton for their labors of love in providing him physical comfort through many renovations. His sons would like to thank him for the patience, guidance and character, which he exemplified in life but more than anything we thank him for loving us unconditionally. While he will be sincerely missed, we would like to invite family and friends to join us in a celebration of his life on Saturday 12/12 at 1:00 p.m. located at 2320 Pacific Avenue Tacoma, WA 98402. In lieu of flowers please make a contribution in his name to the Muscular Dystrophy Association in order to assist those who have MD and to find a cure through research. Donations can be sent to the MDA at 633 Mildred St. Suite D Tacoma, WA 98406. The true measure of a man is not found in his titles or possessions; rather it is found in the sincerity with which he lived, the ex tent to which he gave of himself and how he created success with in his abilities. wmyomr

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