▰ Joan Ruth (Greene) Kernin Died February 06, … More Information |
Joan Ruth (Greene) Kernin, age 58 of Washington, born in Twin Falls, Idaho, departed this life Sunday February 6, 2003. Obituary published: February 07, 2003 in "Times-News (ID)" |
▰ Joan Ruth (Greene) Kernin Died January 30, … More Information |
Joan Ruth (Greene) Kernin, age 58 of Washington, born in Idaho, joined the Lord January 30, 2003. Obituary published: January 31, 2003 in "Lewiston Tribune (ID)" |
▰ Richard E Kernighan Died May 30, … More Information |
Richard E Kernighan died unexpectedly on May 30, 2014 at the age of 93 in Yakima, Washington. Obituary published: May 31, 2014 in "TriCity Herald" |
▰ Richard Betty Kernighan Died January 01, … More Information |
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Obituary: Richard (Dick) Kernighan passed away on May 23 in Yakima, Washington, at the age of 93. Betty, his wife and devoted life partner for 66 years, passed away three days later. were blessed to enjoy long and full lives together. are lovingly remembered by their two daughters, Pat and Barbara, their sons-in-law Paul Gordon and John Edgerton, grandchildren Zach Edgerton, Andy Edgerton, Hannah Gordon, Ariel Gordon Davis, grandson-in-law Nathan David and great-granddaughter Madeleine Davis, as well as many dear friends. Dick was born in Tacoma, Washington, the adored only child of Darrel N. Kernighan and Lennie (Kreutzer) Kernighan. Dick had fond memories of an idyllic childhood in Dupont, Washington, a close-knit village that was a company town for the Dupont explosives plant nearby. As a child, Dick had trouble learning to read (he later learned he had dyslexia), so school was a struggle for him, but he never gave up. He attended Stadium High School in Tacoma, where he was an Eagle Scout, was on the marksmanship team and received the Kiwanis Youth Award for his good character. Dick attended college at Washington State (now University) before joining the Army and serving in the Pacific during WWII. the war he returned to WSC and his fraternity Phi Sigma Kappa. There he met Betty Hansen (of Naches Heights) and they married in 1947 following their graduation. Dick and Betty moved to Newport, Washington, where Dick taught high school. Shortly after the births of their two daughters, Patricia and Barbara, Dick was called back to the Army to serve in Korea for 18 months. On his return from Korea, the family moved to Kennewick. Dick taught history and government at Kennewick High School, then became the first Vice-Principal of the newly built Highlands Junior High school, and later became the Principal. Former Highlands students will remember Mr. Kernighan as the tall, thin man walking the halls with an expression on his face that warned o nonsense! Despite his serious demeanor, Mr. K was a very caring and fair administrator. his retirement, a student award was created in his honor, the Richard E. Kernighan Citizenship Award. In 2012, 40 years later, Dick was interviewed about this award by the Highlands librarian, who posted it on the library blog. Dick said it was an award for a good all around student, someone who tries their hardest, doesn quit with adversity, is a helper and shows great citizenship. That is a pretty good description of Dick himself. As a break from his responsibilities as a principal, Dick loved to be outdoors fly-fishing and pheasant hunting. Dick and Betty were active members of the Kennewick Presbyterian Church, where Dick was an elder, from 1959 until1975. The family made many dear and life-long friends in that congregation. Dicks retirement at age 55, they moved to Naches Heights, Bettys childhood home. grew apples there for several years before building a new home, designed by Betty, on a beautiful site on a basalt bluff overlooking the Naches river valley. Both of them loved living there, gardening, cooking and living peacefully. Until Dick was 80, he enjoyed helping out on the orchards of his brother-in-law, Walt Hansen, and dear friends Varin and Florene Sasser. During their 34 years in Naches Heights, Betty and Dick attended the Naches Presbyterian Church, which was their religious home and community of dear friends. Dick was a person of exceptional character. He believed in living honorably and responsibly and he lived according to his values. The stern disciplinarian of his principal years mellowed into a man of the sweetest, gentlest nature. His big sunny smile radiated his love for people and gratitude for life. In the last year of their lives, due to advancing Alzheimers disease for Dick and Parkinsons disease for Betty, they moved temporarily to live with daughter Pat in California. But both of them yearned for Yakima. returned there in . We, their famly, didn expect to lose them so soon, but we are glad that they made it home and were able to see many of their friends before they passed away. A joint memorial service for Dick and Betty Kernighan will be held at 11:00 a.m. on , 6, at the Naches Presbyterian Church, 201 E. 2nd, Naches, Washington. A lunch reception will follow. All who knew them are welcome. Betty Kernighan passed away on May 26, 2014, just three days after the passing of her beloved husband of 66 years, Dick Kernighan. The passing of this lovely twosome is a deeply felt loss to their two daughters, grandchildren and their many friends. Betty and Dick are survived by their daughters Pat Kernighan and Barbara Kernighan, sons-in-law Paul Gordon and John Edgerton, grandchildren Zach Edgerton, Andy Edgerton, Hannah Gordon, Ariel Gordon Davis, grandson-in-law Nathan Davis, and great-granddaughter Madeleine Davis. Betty was the daughter of Walter F. Hansen and Katherine (Leuning) Hansen. She grew up in Naches Heights on their ten-acre apple orchard, along with her older brothers, Bud and Walt Hansen. Betty was an excellent student and graduated at the top of her class at Yakima High School. She went to college at Washington State in Pullman. She graduated with a Bachelors degree in Architectural Engineering, one of very few women in 1947 to earn an engineering degree. (Her math and engineering aptitude has been inherited by her daughter Barb, who is a Civil Engineer, and her granddaughter Ariel, who is a Transportation Engineer.) Betty met and fell in love with Dick Kernighan in her senior year of college. Dick had just returned to WSC after serving four years in the Army during WWII. Making the decision to get married, which they did in 1947, was a big decision for Betty as she felt she had to make a choice between marriage and the career she had worked hard for. Fortunately, times have changed continued... |
▰ Richard "Dick" & Betty Kernighan Died January 01, … More Information |
Family members and close friends: , Jonna Nielsen Crow, Jim & Pat Coleman |
▰ Betty M (Hansen) Kernighan Died May 30, … More Information |
Betty M (Hansen) Kernighan, age 88 of Yakima, Washington, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she May 30, 2014. Obituary published: May 31, 2014 in "TriCity Herald" |
▰ Marion E Kernick Died April 17, … More Information |
Marion E Kernick, of Seattle, Washington, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Marion April 17, 2001. Marion was 82. Obituary published: April 18, 2001 in "BurienHighlineT" |
▰ Pauline E Kerney Died November 08, … More Information |
Pauline E Kerney passed away November 8, 2006 in Everett, Washington. Obituary published: November 09, 2006 in "The Herald" |
▰ Meta Marie (Willroth) Kerney Died July 23, … More Information |
On July 23, 2000, Meta Marie (Willroth) Kerney, 96, of Tacoma, Washington left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home. Obituary published: July 24, 2000 in "Tacoma N-T" |
▰ Kenneth C Kerney Died December 31, … More Information |
Kenneth C Kerney, 92, of Everett, Washington, entered the Kingdom of Heaven December 31, 2001. Obituary published: January 01, 2002 in "The Herald" |
▰ Don R "Bubba" Kerney Died October 24, … More Information |
Don R "Bubba" Kerney, age 73 of Washington, born in Hilton, Virginia, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before he October 24, 2006. Obituary published: October 25, 2006 in "Spokesman-Review" |
▰ Don R "Bubba" Kerney Died October 21, … More Information |
Don R "Bubba" Kerney, age 73 of Spokane, Washington, went to be with his Lord and Savior October 21, 2006. Obituary published: October 22, 2006 in "Spokesman-Review" |
▰ Rita (Fireman) Kernerman Died November 24, … More Information |
Rita (Fireman) Kernerman, age 77 of Washington, born in Newark, New Jersey, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master November 24, 2007. Obituary published: November 25, 2007 in "AZ Republic (AZ)" |
▰ Rita (Fireman) Kernerman Died November 23, … More Information |
Rita (Fireman) Kernerman, age 77 of Washington, went to be with her Lord and Savior November 23, 2007. Obituary published: November 24, 2007 in "Spokesman-Review" |
▰ Wesley D "Wes" Kerner Died June 24, … More Information |
Wesley D "Wes" Kerner, of Washington, born in Streeter, North Dakota, joined the Lord June 24, 2017. Wesley was 83. Obituary published: June 25, 2017 in "The Daily News" |
▰ Wesley Kerner Died June 13, … More Information | Wesley Kerner, born May 21, 1934 entered into eternal rest June 13, 2017 in Centralia, Washington. Wesley was 83. |
▰ Vada Pearl (Anderson) Kerner Died October 06, … More Information |
Vada Pearl (Anderson) Kerner, of Appleton, Washington, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home October 6, 2004. Vada was 97. Obituary published: October 07, 2004 in "Tucson Citizen (AZ)" |
▰ Roberta E Kerner Died September 27, … More Information |
Roberta E Kerner, age 58 of Redmond, Washington passed away September 27, 1981. Obituary published: September 28, 1981 in "Seattle Times" |
▰ Lavern A Kerner Died February 25, … More Information |
Lavern A Kerner, age 70 of Washington, born in Gregory, South Dakota, went to be with the Lord on February 25, 2013. Obituary published: February 26, 2013 in "Tacoma N-T" |
▰ Diane Ines Kerner Died April 03, … More Information |
Diane Ines Kerner, age 70 of Tacoma, Washington, entered into eternal rest April 3, 2013. Obituary published: April 04, 2013 in "Tacoma N-T" |
▰ Marjorie E Kernells Died April 20, … More Information |
Marjorie E Kernells, age 68 of Washington, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home April 20, 2001. Obituary published: April 21, 2001 in "TriCity Herald" |
▰ Lynn Roy Kernell Died July 22, … More Information |
Lynn Roy Kernell, of Spokane, Washington, entered into eternal rest July 22, 2005. Lynn was 63. Obituary published: July 23, 2005 in "CTele (OH)" |
▰ Lynn Roy Kernell Died July 21, … More Information |
Lynn Roy Kernell, age 63 of Spokane, Washington, went into the presence of the Lord on July 21, 2005. Obituary published: July 22, 2005 in "CTele (OH)" |
▰ Lynn Roy Kernell Died July 20, … More Information |
Lynn Roy Kernell, 63, of Spokane, Washington departed this life July 20, 2005. Obituary published: July 21, 2005 in "CTele (OH)" |
▰ Lynn R Kernell Died July 21, … More Information |
Lynn R Kernell, 63, went to be with the Lord on July 21, 2005 in Spokane, Washington. Obituary published: July 22, 2005 in "Spokesman-Review" |
▰ Karen Sue (Anderson) Kernell Died May 22, … More Information |
Karen Sue (Anderson) Kernell, of Washington, born in Kansas, joined the Lord May 22, 2010. Karen was 53. Obituary published: May 23, 2010 in "The Herald" |
▰ Milton Royal Kerndt Died January 06, … More Information |
Milton Royal Kerndt, age 86 of Washington, born in Solida, Colorado, entered the Kingdom of Heaven January 6, 2000. Obituary published: January 07, 2000 in "Bellnghm H" |
▰ Lorraine "Lori" (Henry) Kernander Died February 11, … More Information |
Lorraine "Lori" (Henry) Kernander, age 91 of Washington, born in Kentland, Indiana, passed from this world into the next February 11, 2012. Obituary published: February 12, 2012 in "The Olympian" |
▰ Ede Lorraine Weihermiller (Henry) Kernander Died February 11, … More Information |
Ede Lorraine Weihermiller (Henry) Kernander, of Washington, born in Kentland, Indiana, died on February 11, 2012. Ede was 91. Obituary published: February 12, 2012 in "TriCity Herald" |
▰ Sue (Bond) Kernan Died December 12, … More Information |
Sue (Bond) Kernan, of Washington, born in Providence, Rhode Island, passed from this life on December 12, 2005. Sue was 75. Obituary published: December 13, 2005 in "KingCoJournal" |
▰ Melvin M Kernan Died April 06, … More Information |
Melvin M Kernan, age 85 of Washington, born in Oregon, joined the Lord April 6, 1998. Obituary published: April 07, 1998 in "Skagit V-H" |
▰ Kathleen (Stephens) Kernan Died July 20, … More Information |
Kathleen (Stephens) Kernan, age 82 of Washington, born in Portland, Oregon, entered Heaven's gates on July 20, 2013. Obituary published: July 21, 2013 in "Skagit V-H" |
▰ Kathleen "Kathy" (Stephens) [Kuhns] Kernan Died July 20, … More Information |
Kathleen "Kathy" (Stephens) [Kuhns] Kernan, of Washington, born in Oregon, died on July 20, 2013. Kathleen was 86. Obituary published: July 21, 2013 in "Bellnghm H" |
▰ James Joseph Kernan Died December 31, … More Information |
James Joseph Kernan, born December 31, 1969 departed this life Sunday December 31, 1969 in Seattle, Washington. James was 0.
Family members and close friends: , Amy Kernan |
▰ Eileen Rose (Greenough) Kernan Died January 14, … More Information |
Eileen Rose (Greenough) Kernan, of Seattle, Washington, went into the presence of the Lord on January 14, 2002. Eileen was 73. Obituary published: January 15, 2002 in "TriCity Herald" |
▰ James B Kernaham Died December 21, … More Information |
James B Kernaham, of Tacoma, Washington, passed from this life on December 21, 1930. James was 82. Obituary published: December 22, 1930 in "Tacoma N-T" |
▰ Barbara Ann Kernagis Died May 16, … More Information | Barbara Ann Kernagis left this earth on May 16, 2015 to meet with Jesus, her Lord and Savior in Washougal, Washington. |
▰ Earl H Jr "Rip" Kernaghan Died July 08, … More Information |
Earl H Jr "Rip" Kernaghan, age 83 of Washington, passed from this world into the next July 8, 2011. Obituary published: July 09, 2011 in "Seattle Times" |
▰ Mildred Lucille Kern-Avery Died March 31, … More Information |
Mildred Lucille Kern-Avery, age 81 of Washington, born in Portland, Oregon, went to be with her Lord and Savior March 31, 2010. Obituary published: April 01, 2010 in "TriCity Herald" |
▰ William Lacour Kern Died February 23, … More Information |
William Lacour Kern, age 84 of Washington, born in Texas, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before William February 23, 1998. Obituary published: February 24, 1998 in "Brem S" |
▰ William Floyd Sr "Bill" Kern Died November 25, … More Information |
William Floyd Sr "Bill" Kern, age 81 of Washington, born in Franklin, Montana, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before William November 25, 2003. Obituary published: November 26, 2003 in "The Olympian" |
▰ William Floyd Kern Died November 24, … More Information |
William Floyd Kern, age 81 of Washington, born in Montana, passed from this world into the next November 24, 2003. Obituary published: November 25, 2003 in "The Olympian" |
▰ Wayne W Kern Died May 29, … More Information |
Wayne W Kern, age 92 of Monroe, Washington, was anxious to meet his Maker and Master May 29, 2002. Obituary published: May 30, 2002 in "GFTrib (MT)" |
▰ Wayne W Kern Died May 01, … More Information |
Wayne W Kern, of Washington, born in North Dakota, departed this life Sunday May 1, 2002. Wayne was 92. Obituary published: May 02, 2002 in "The Herald" |
▰ Viola A "Vi" Kern Died July 11, … More Information |
Viola A "Vi" Kern, age 97 of Washington, born in Blairsville, Indiana, went to be with the Lord on July 11, 2006. Obituary published: July 12, 2006 in "Tacoma N-T" |
▰ Velma M "Val" (Kuh) Kern Died January 02, … More Information |
Velma M "Val" (Kuh) Kern, age 90 of Washington, born in Illinois, entered the Kingdom of Heaven January 2, 2002. Obituary published: January 03, 2002 in "TriCity Herald" |
▰ Thomas Charles Kern Died November 29, … More Information | Thomas Charles Kern, born September 4, 1940 passed from this life on November 29, 2016 in Tulalip, Washington. Thomas was 76. |
▰ Theodore H "Ted" Kern Died May 20, … More Information |
Theodore H "Ted" Kern, of Washington, born in Keyser, West Virginia, departed this life Sunday May 20, 2017. Theodore was 84. Obituary published: May 21, 2017 in "The Herald" |
▰ Ted Kern Died May 11, … More Information | Ted Kern, born April 9, 1933 was anxious to meet his Maker and Master May 11, 2017 in Washington. Ted was 84. |
▰ Tana Kern Died May 26, … More Information | Tana Kern, born February 5, 1947 died on May 26, 2018 in Tukwila, Washington. Tana was 71. |
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