PARENTS: Thomas Dove and Frances Gage
MARRIAGE: Marian Danko
DATE: August 21, 1948 / Tacoma, Washington
MILITARY: US ARMY, Paratrooper, Battle of Normandy, Purple Heart, Bronze Star
Record Series: Death Records
Collection: Washington State Death Records
County: Statewide
Reference Number: 6162BF61-FD46-F34D-94B6-123045A23F17
Person-Last-Name: DOVE
Person-First-Name: KENNETH
Person-Mi: V
Death County: Benton County
Sex: M
Residence County: Benton County
Death-Date: 9/3/2006
Age-Primary: 81
Record Series: Death Records
Collection: Social Security Death Index - Washington
County: Statewide
Last Residence Zipcode: 99336
Birth Date: 01/01/1925
Last Contact Location: KENNEWICK, WA
Verification Code: V
First Name: KENNETH
Last Name: DOVE
Middle Name: V
Death Date: 09/03/2006
(Source: Washington State Digital Archives, Death Records)
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OBITUARIES:
Kenneth V. Dove, 81, of Kennewick, died Sept. 3 in Kennewick. He was born in Mitchell, Ore., and lived in the Tri-Cities for 43 years. He was a retired businessman. Mueller's Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements. (Source: Tri-City Herald Date: Monday, September 4, 2006)
Long-time resident, Kenneth Dove died September 3, 2006, from age related complications.
Ken was born in Mitchell, Oregon, to Tom and Francis Dove on January 1, 1925.
Ken graduated from high school just prior to entry into the service completing an agricultural vocational course.
Ken enlisted in the Army in March 1943. He was trained as a paratrooper and was a member of the 82nd Airborne Division. Ken participated in the Battle of Normandy where he was wounded in action by enemy shell fire. Ken was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star.
After Ken's honorable discharge from the Army, he married Marian Danko on August 21, 1948, in Tacoma, Washington.
Ken worked at the Mount Rainier Ordinance Depot until 1962 when he went to work for Bonneville Power Administration until 1970 when he purchased Kennewick Disposal. He sold Kennewick Disposal in 1974 and went to work for Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 598 from which he retired in 1985.
He is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Inez and daughter, Mary Capps.
Ken is survived by his wife, Marian of 58 years; son, Tom and wife Lee Ann Dove of Gig Harbor; son, Tim and wife, Joan Dove of Aberdeen; daughter, Susan and husband, Eddie Alves of Dayton; daughter, Sally and husband, Bob Merk of Pasco; grandchildren, Amy and Brandon Miller, Tim, Kelly, Geri, Mindy, Marcus, Catherine, Rie, Christina, Josh, Noah, Bria, Mike, Jake, Travis, Sam, Randy and Jenny.
Ken was a man of few words but when he spoke you knew where you stood. He always championed the underdog.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2006, at Desert Lawn Memorial Park on the corner of 10th and Union in Kennewick.
(Source: Tri-City Herald Date: Friday, September 8, 2006)
MARRIAGE: Marian Danko
DATE: August 21, 1948 / Tacoma, Washington
MILITARY: US ARMY, Paratrooper, Battle of Normandy, Purple Heart, Bronze Star
Record Series: Death Records
Collection: Washington State Death Records
County: Statewide
Reference Number: 6162BF61-FD46-F34D-94B6-123045A23F17
Person-Last-Name: DOVE
Person-First-Name: KENNETH
Person-Mi: V
Death County: Benton County
Sex: M
Residence County: Benton County
Death-Date: 9/3/2006
Age-Primary: 81
Record Series: Death Records
Collection: Social Security Death Index - Washington
County: Statewide
Last Residence Zipcode: 99336
Birth Date: 01/01/1925
Last Contact Location: KENNEWICK, WA
Verification Code: V
First Name: KENNETH
Last Name: DOVE
Middle Name: V
Death Date: 09/03/2006
(Source: Washington State Digital Archives, Death Records)
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OBITUARIES:
Kenneth V. Dove, 81, of Kennewick, died Sept. 3 in Kennewick. He was born in Mitchell, Ore., and lived in the Tri-Cities for 43 years. He was a retired businessman. Mueller's Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements. (Source: Tri-City Herald Date: Monday, September 4, 2006)
Long-time resident, Kenneth Dove died September 3, 2006, from age related complications.
Ken was born in Mitchell, Oregon, to Tom and Francis Dove on January 1, 1925.
Ken graduated from high school just prior to entry into the service completing an agricultural vocational course.
Ken enlisted in the Army in March 1943. He was trained as a paratrooper and was a member of the 82nd Airborne Division. Ken participated in the Battle of Normandy where he was wounded in action by enemy shell fire. Ken was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star.
After Ken's honorable discharge from the Army, he married Marian Danko on August 21, 1948, in Tacoma, Washington.
Ken worked at the Mount Rainier Ordinance Depot until 1962 when he went to work for Bonneville Power Administration until 1970 when he purchased Kennewick Disposal. He sold Kennewick Disposal in 1974 and went to work for Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 598 from which he retired in 1985.
He is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Inez and daughter, Mary Capps.
Ken is survived by his wife, Marian of 58 years; son, Tom and wife Lee Ann Dove of Gig Harbor; son, Tim and wife, Joan Dove of Aberdeen; daughter, Susan and husband, Eddie Alves of Dayton; daughter, Sally and husband, Bob Merk of Pasco; grandchildren, Amy and Brandon Miller, Tim, Kelly, Geri, Mindy, Marcus, Catherine, Rie, Christina, Josh, Noah, Bria, Mike, Jake, Travis, Sam, Randy and Jenny.
Ken was a man of few words but when he spoke you knew where you stood. He always championed the underdog.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2006, at Desert Lawn Memorial Park on the corner of 10th and Union in Kennewick.
(Source: Tri-City Herald Date: Friday, September 8, 2006)
PARENTS: Thomas Dove and Frances Gage
MARRIAGE: Marian Danko
DATE: August 21, 1948 / Tacoma, Washington
MILITARY: US ARMY, Paratrooper, Battle of Normandy, Purple Heart, Bronze Star
Record Series: Death Records
Collection: Washington State Death Records
County: Statewide
Reference Number: 6162BF61-FD46-F34D-94B6-123045A23F17
Person-Last-Name: DOVE
Person-First-Name: KENNETH
Person-Mi: V
Death County: Benton County
Sex: M
Residence County: Benton County
Death-Date: 9/3/2006
Age-Primary: 81
Record Series: Death Records
Collection: Social Security Death Index - Washington
County: Statewide
Last Residence Zipcode: 99336
Birth Date: 01/01/1925
Last Contact Location: KENNEWICK, WA
Verification Code: V
First Name: KENNETH
Last Name: DOVE
Middle Name: V
Death Date: 09/03/2006
(Source: Washington State Digital Archives, Death Records)
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OBITUARIES:
Kenneth V. Dove, 81, of Kennewick, died Sept. 3 in Kennewick. He was born in Mitchell, Ore., and lived in the Tri-Cities for 43 years. He was a retired businessman. Mueller's Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements. (Source: Tri-City Herald Date: Monday, September 4, 2006)
Long-time resident, Kenneth Dove died September 3, 2006, from age related complications.
Ken was born in Mitchell, Oregon, to Tom and Francis Dove on January 1, 1925.
Ken graduated from high school just prior to entry into the service completing an agricultural vocational course.
Ken enlisted in the Army in March 1943. He was trained as a paratrooper and was a member of the 82nd Airborne Division. Ken participated in the Battle of Normandy where he was wounded in action by enemy shell fire. Ken was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star.
After Ken's honorable discharge from the Army, he married Marian Danko on August 21, 1948, in Tacoma, Washington.
Ken worked at the Mount Rainier Ordinance Depot until 1962 when he went to work for Bonneville Power Administration until 1970 when he purchased Kennewick Disposal. He sold Kennewick Disposal in 1974 and went to work for Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 598 from which he retired in 1985.
He is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Inez and daughter, Mary Capps.
Ken is survived by his wife, Marian of 58 years; son, Tom and wife Lee Ann Dove of Gig Harbor; son, Tim and wife, Joan Dove of Aberdeen; daughter, Susan and husband, Eddie Alves of Dayton; daughter, Sally and husband, Bob Merk of Pasco; grandchildren, Amy and Brandon Miller, Tim, Kelly, Geri, Mindy, Marcus, Catherine, Rie, Christina, Josh, Noah, Bria, Mike, Jake, Travis, Sam, Randy and Jenny.
Ken was a man of few words but when he spoke you knew where you stood. He always championed the underdog.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2006, at Desert Lawn Memorial Park on the corner of 10th and Union in Kennewick.
(Source: Tri-City Herald Date: Friday, September 8, 2006)
MARRIAGE: Marian Danko
DATE: August 21, 1948 / Tacoma, Washington
MILITARY: US ARMY, Paratrooper, Battle of Normandy, Purple Heart, Bronze Star
Record Series: Death Records
Collection: Washington State Death Records
County: Statewide
Reference Number: 6162BF61-FD46-F34D-94B6-123045A23F17
Person-Last-Name: DOVE
Person-First-Name: KENNETH
Person-Mi: V
Death County: Benton County
Sex: M
Residence County: Benton County
Death-Date: 9/3/2006
Age-Primary: 81
Record Series: Death Records
Collection: Social Security Death Index - Washington
County: Statewide
Last Residence Zipcode: 99336
Birth Date: 01/01/1925
Last Contact Location: KENNEWICK, WA
Verification Code: V
First Name: KENNETH
Last Name: DOVE
Middle Name: V
Death Date: 09/03/2006
(Source: Washington State Digital Archives, Death Records)
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OBITUARIES:
Kenneth V. Dove, 81, of Kennewick, died Sept. 3 in Kennewick. He was born in Mitchell, Ore., and lived in the Tri-Cities for 43 years. He was a retired businessman. Mueller's Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements. (Source: Tri-City Herald Date: Monday, September 4, 2006)
Long-time resident, Kenneth Dove died September 3, 2006, from age related complications.
Ken was born in Mitchell, Oregon, to Tom and Francis Dove on January 1, 1925.
Ken graduated from high school just prior to entry into the service completing an agricultural vocational course.
Ken enlisted in the Army in March 1943. He was trained as a paratrooper and was a member of the 82nd Airborne Division. Ken participated in the Battle of Normandy where he was wounded in action by enemy shell fire. Ken was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star.
After Ken's honorable discharge from the Army, he married Marian Danko on August 21, 1948, in Tacoma, Washington.
Ken worked at the Mount Rainier Ordinance Depot until 1962 when he went to work for Bonneville Power Administration until 1970 when he purchased Kennewick Disposal. He sold Kennewick Disposal in 1974 and went to work for Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 598 from which he retired in 1985.
He is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Inez and daughter, Mary Capps.
Ken is survived by his wife, Marian of 58 years; son, Tom and wife Lee Ann Dove of Gig Harbor; son, Tim and wife, Joan Dove of Aberdeen; daughter, Susan and husband, Eddie Alves of Dayton; daughter, Sally and husband, Bob Merk of Pasco; grandchildren, Amy and Brandon Miller, Tim, Kelly, Geri, Mindy, Marcus, Catherine, Rie, Christina, Josh, Noah, Bria, Mike, Jake, Travis, Sam, Randy and Jenny.
Ken was a man of few words but when he spoke you knew where you stood. He always championed the underdog.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2006, at Desert Lawn Memorial Park on the corner of 10th and Union in Kennewick.
(Source: Tri-City Herald Date: Friday, September 8, 2006)
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