Salem - Longtime Salem resident Kenneth Sherman died peacefully in his South Salem home early on the morning of September 27. He was survived by his wife Eunice, but just 37 hours later, she too passed away. Also surviving are Kenneth's three children: Kenneth, Jr. of Salem, Sara Sherman Glaser of Carefree, Arizona and Bonnie Sherman of Anthem, Arizona; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Born to Deane and Isabella Sherman, Kenneth spent his youth in Whitefish, Montana with his four siblings: Ruby, Gerald, twin brother Keith and Clarence. In 1937, he moved to Salem to attend Willamette University. He managed to complete his undergraduate studies and law school (Gonzaga University) in 5 years. In 1942, he joined Army Air Corps, and after flight training, he was stationed in England for the duration of the war, flying 54 B-17 missions before VE day.
He married college sweetheart Marjorie VandeWalker in May, 1942. Following the war, Kenneth passed the Oregon bar exam and went to work for Salem Title Company. In 1951, he joined the Salem law firm of Young and DeArmond, where he spent the balance of his professional career, finally retiring in 2006. He loved helping his clients with business, real estate, estate planning and other issues. He took particular joy in working on adoptions, and maintained relationships with many adopted children throughout his life.
For more than 25 years, Kenneth raised a small herd of pampered Black Angus cattle on his South Salem farm. He also loved to hunt deer and pheasants in Eastern Oregon and to fish throughout Oregon and in Alaska.
Throughout his career, Kenneth was heavily engaged in the civic life of his community. He served on the boards of many non-profit organizations, including the Salvation Army, the Red Cross and St. Paul's Episcopal Church, where he served twice as Senior Warden. He was particularly grateful for the opportunity to serve 30 years on the Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees, and was deeply involved in the merger of Memorial and General Hospitals in the mid-60's into what is now Salem Health. He was honored as Salem's First Citizen in 1976.
Following Marjorie's death in 1996, Kenneth became reacquainted with and fell in love with his high school classmate Eunice Zachary. They married in 1997 and enjoyed 19 years of traveling, gardening and visiting the members of their blended family.
Kenneth had a deep love for his family, his country and his adopted hometown of Salem.
He touched many lives in his professional work and community service. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Salem Hospital Foundation, Marion-Polk Food Share or the Salvation Army, Salem, Oregon Corps. A Memorial service will be at 4:00 pm, Saturday, October 8 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1444 Liberty St SE. Assisting the family is Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service.
Published in the Salem, Oregon Statesman Journal on Oct. 2, 2016.
Born to Deane and Isabella Sherman, Kenneth spent his youth in Whitefish, Montana with his four siblings: Ruby, Gerald, twin brother Keith and Clarence. In 1937, he moved to Salem to attend Willamette University. He managed to complete his undergraduate studies and law school (Gonzaga University) in 5 years. In 1942, he joined Army Air Corps, and after flight training, he was stationed in England for the duration of the war, flying 54 B-17 missions before VE day.
He married college sweetheart Marjorie VandeWalker in May, 1942. Following the war, Kenneth passed the Oregon bar exam and went to work for Salem Title Company. In 1951, he joined the Salem law firm of Young and DeArmond, where he spent the balance of his professional career, finally retiring in 2006. He loved helping his clients with business, real estate, estate planning and other issues. He took particular joy in working on adoptions, and maintained relationships with many adopted children throughout his life.
For more than 25 years, Kenneth raised a small herd of pampered Black Angus cattle on his South Salem farm. He also loved to hunt deer and pheasants in Eastern Oregon and to fish throughout Oregon and in Alaska.
Throughout his career, Kenneth was heavily engaged in the civic life of his community. He served on the boards of many non-profit organizations, including the Salvation Army, the Red Cross and St. Paul's Episcopal Church, where he served twice as Senior Warden. He was particularly grateful for the opportunity to serve 30 years on the Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees, and was deeply involved in the merger of Memorial and General Hospitals in the mid-60's into what is now Salem Health. He was honored as Salem's First Citizen in 1976.
Following Marjorie's death in 1996, Kenneth became reacquainted with and fell in love with his high school classmate Eunice Zachary. They married in 1997 and enjoyed 19 years of traveling, gardening and visiting the members of their blended family.
Kenneth had a deep love for his family, his country and his adopted hometown of Salem.
He touched many lives in his professional work and community service. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Salem Hospital Foundation, Marion-Polk Food Share or the Salvation Army, Salem, Oregon Corps. A Memorial service will be at 4:00 pm, Saturday, October 8 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1444 Liberty St SE. Assisting the family is Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service.
Published in the Salem, Oregon Statesman Journal on Oct. 2, 2016.
Salem - Longtime Salem resident Kenneth Sherman died peacefully in his South Salem home early on the morning of September 27. He was survived by his wife Eunice, but just 37 hours later, she too passed away. Also surviving are Kenneth's three children: Kenneth, Jr. of Salem, Sara Sherman Glaser of Carefree, Arizona and Bonnie Sherman of Anthem, Arizona; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Born to Deane and Isabella Sherman, Kenneth spent his youth in Whitefish, Montana with his four siblings: Ruby, Gerald, twin brother Keith and Clarence. In 1937, he moved to Salem to attend Willamette University. He managed to complete his undergraduate studies and law school (Gonzaga University) in 5 years. In 1942, he joined Army Air Corps, and after flight training, he was stationed in England for the duration of the war, flying 54 B-17 missions before VE day.
He married college sweetheart Marjorie VandeWalker in May, 1942. Following the war, Kenneth passed the Oregon bar exam and went to work for Salem Title Company. In 1951, he joined the Salem law firm of Young and DeArmond, where he spent the balance of his professional career, finally retiring in 2006. He loved helping his clients with business, real estate, estate planning and other issues. He took particular joy in working on adoptions, and maintained relationships with many adopted children throughout his life.
For more than 25 years, Kenneth raised a small herd of pampered Black Angus cattle on his South Salem farm. He also loved to hunt deer and pheasants in Eastern Oregon and to fish throughout Oregon and in Alaska.
Throughout his career, Kenneth was heavily engaged in the civic life of his community. He served on the boards of many non-profit organizations, including the Salvation Army, the Red Cross and St. Paul's Episcopal Church, where he served twice as Senior Warden. He was particularly grateful for the opportunity to serve 30 years on the Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees, and was deeply involved in the merger of Memorial and General Hospitals in the mid-60's into what is now Salem Health. He was honored as Salem's First Citizen in 1976.
Following Marjorie's death in 1996, Kenneth became reacquainted with and fell in love with his high school classmate Eunice Zachary. They married in 1997 and enjoyed 19 years of traveling, gardening and visiting the members of their blended family.
Kenneth had a deep love for his family, his country and his adopted hometown of Salem.
He touched many lives in his professional work and community service. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Salem Hospital Foundation, Marion-Polk Food Share or the Salvation Army, Salem, Oregon Corps. A Memorial service will be at 4:00 pm, Saturday, October 8 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1444 Liberty St SE. Assisting the family is Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service.
Published in the Salem, Oregon Statesman Journal on Oct. 2, 2016.
Born to Deane and Isabella Sherman, Kenneth spent his youth in Whitefish, Montana with his four siblings: Ruby, Gerald, twin brother Keith and Clarence. In 1937, he moved to Salem to attend Willamette University. He managed to complete his undergraduate studies and law school (Gonzaga University) in 5 years. In 1942, he joined Army Air Corps, and after flight training, he was stationed in England for the duration of the war, flying 54 B-17 missions before VE day.
He married college sweetheart Marjorie VandeWalker in May, 1942. Following the war, Kenneth passed the Oregon bar exam and went to work for Salem Title Company. In 1951, he joined the Salem law firm of Young and DeArmond, where he spent the balance of his professional career, finally retiring in 2006. He loved helping his clients with business, real estate, estate planning and other issues. He took particular joy in working on adoptions, and maintained relationships with many adopted children throughout his life.
For more than 25 years, Kenneth raised a small herd of pampered Black Angus cattle on his South Salem farm. He also loved to hunt deer and pheasants in Eastern Oregon and to fish throughout Oregon and in Alaska.
Throughout his career, Kenneth was heavily engaged in the civic life of his community. He served on the boards of many non-profit organizations, including the Salvation Army, the Red Cross and St. Paul's Episcopal Church, where he served twice as Senior Warden. He was particularly grateful for the opportunity to serve 30 years on the Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees, and was deeply involved in the merger of Memorial and General Hospitals in the mid-60's into what is now Salem Health. He was honored as Salem's First Citizen in 1976.
Following Marjorie's death in 1996, Kenneth became reacquainted with and fell in love with his high school classmate Eunice Zachary. They married in 1997 and enjoyed 19 years of traveling, gardening and visiting the members of their blended family.
Kenneth had a deep love for his family, his country and his adopted hometown of Salem.
He touched many lives in his professional work and community service. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Salem Hospital Foundation, Marion-Polk Food Share or the Salvation Army, Salem, Oregon Corps. A Memorial service will be at 4:00 pm, Saturday, October 8 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1444 Liberty St SE. Assisting the family is Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service.
Published in the Salem, Oregon Statesman Journal on Oct. 2, 2016.
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