Snyder Family 2016 - Person Sheet
NameKenneth Ray “Ken” Wilson 
Birth16 May 1951, Clarkston, Asotin Co., Washington
Death22 Feb 2014, Kendrick, Latah Co., Idaho
Alias/AKAKenny; Bushwhacker
FatherLloyd Wilson
MotherLouise [Wilson]
Notes for Kenneth Ray “Ken” Wilson
.... of Kendrick, Idaho
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Kenneth Ray Wilson, 62, Kendrick
Kenneth Ray Wilson, of Kendrick, passed away at home Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014. He was 62.
Ken, known by most as Kenny or Bushwhacker, was beloved by many and will be terribly missed.
Kenny was born on May 16, 1951, along with twin sister Cathie Fay to Lloyd and Louise Wilson in Clarkston, WA. He grew up on the Weippe Prairie and enjoyed all the simple joys of childhood with his siblings and friends. Kenny graduated with the last class at the Weippe High School in 1969, making his mark as a Weippe Gorilla in football and basketball. He was always proud of the fact that they were state champions in both basketball and football in 1969.
He was the quarterback of the football team, and the spirited, smirky grinning point guard for the basketball team. He spent summers of his youth working in the hay fields for Bill and Mick Jackson, enjoying the delicious meals prepared for the hay hands. Upon graduation, he attended Lewis Clark State College for one year, before returning to Weippe.
June 20, 1970, Kenny and Jeanne Snyder were married in Weippe. In 1972, their daughter Nicole Marie was born and the family moved to Lewiston. In 1975, Shane Michael joined the family, after the tragic death of Kenny’s twin sister Cathie and her husband David Powell. He spent his work career as an equipment operator, working on the construction of the Lewiston Levee, and at various dams.
In 1977, Kenny began his 37 year career with Steve Henderson Logging, first operating a line machine, and shifting to loader operator for most of those years. He had many fond memories and stories of the truck drivers that worked wit him through the years. He took great pride in his work, and expected the same from his fellow workers, who saw his gruff exterior at times, but also his willingness to be a caring friend. He had many true friendships, including the friendships made through work.
Kenny was an avid hunter, enjoying hunting camp with his hunting buddies and his family. Favorite camps were at Fish Creek and Smith Ridge. Other hobbies were fishing (usually kokanee fishing at Dworshak Reservoir), four wheeling with family and friends, hosting many Texas hold-em poker parties, cheering for Jeff Gordon on NASCAR race days, riding and caring for his beloved horses. He was a life-long LA Dodger fan.
Due to work commitments Kenny missed a lot of his children’s activities, and was happy to be able to attend his grandkids’ games. Kenny and Jeanne worked closely together on their home and small acreage, and he felt blessed to have some special neighbors that all looked out for each other.
Kenny had his fourth ankle surgery in December and was two weeks from being able to walk again, pain free. Saturday morning while getting ready to attend an Idaho Vandal basketball game, he collapsed and our world changed in an instant. Kenny had retired, somewhat reluctantly, but was excited for camping and fishing, and spending quality family time. No words can explain the loss of this caring, loving man, gone in an instant.
He was preceded in death by his parents, twin sister Cathie, and his father and mother-in-law, Dean and Irene Snyder.
He is survived by dozens of loved ones, friends and family, whose hearts are broken by his sudden passing. Survivors are his wife Jeanne at home; daughter Nicole Konen of Moscow; son Shane Wilson and wife Tammy of Defiance, OH; Cade Konmen of Moscow; and seven grandchildren. Also, his sister Linda and husband Len Spreiter of Juliaetta; brothers Marvin Watts and wife Karen of Weippe and Wayne Wilson and wife Cindy Wilson of Meridian; brother-in-law Mike Snyder and wife Brenda of Orofino and sister-in-law Wilma Hartig and husband Gary of Lewiston; and two aunts, Josephine Jorgensen and Debbie Kluss. He also had many dear nieces, nephews and cousins.
His brother, Wayne Wilson, says, “There are certain things a man can’t take with him, and for Kenny, it is his legacy. Kenny was a faithful husband, father, brother, son, grandfather, and friend. And I challenge anyone to show me a man with a greater heart, and a greater work ethic than his.”
Kenny’s daughter, Nicole, says, “Words cannot describe the love shared between my dad and mom. If there was ever an example of one person completing another, this was the case.”
A memorial service is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 27, at 2 p.m., at Pine Hills Funeral Chapel in Orofino.
Memorials can be sent to Shriners Hospital for Children, or Clearwater Humane Society, if you wish to do so.
http://www.clearwatertribune.com/Weekly%20Pages/2014/04-03-14/April0314Obits.htm
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Kenneth Ray Wilson, 62, Kendrick
Kenneth Ray Wilson, of Kendrick, passed away at home Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014. He was 62.
Ken, known by most as Kenny or Bushwhacker, was beloved by many and will be terribly missed.
Kenny was born on May 16, 1951, along with twin sister Cathie Fay to Lloyd and Louise Wilson in Clarkston, WA. He grew up on the Weippe Prairie and enjoyed all the simple joys of childhood with his siblings and friends. Kenny graduated with the last class at the Weippe High School in 1969, making his mark as a Weippe Gorilla in football and basketball. He was always proud of the fact that they were state champions in both basketball and football in 1969.
He was the quarterback of the football team, and the spirited, smirky grinning point guard for the basketball team. He spent summers of his youth working in the hay fields for Bill and Mick Jackson, enjoying the delicious meals prepared for the hay hands. Upon graduation, he attended Lewis Clark State College for one year, before returning to Weippe.
June 20, 1970, Kenny and Jeanne Snyder were married in Weippe. In 1972, their daughter Nicole Marie was born and the family moved to Lewiston. In 1975, Shane Michael joined the family, after the tragic death of Kenny’s twin sister Cathie and her husband David Powell. He spent his work career as an equipment operator, working on the construction of the Lewiston Levee, and at various dams.
In 1977, Kenny began his 37 year career with Steve Henderson Logging, first operating a line machine, and shifting to loader operator for most of those years. He had many fond memories and stories of the truck drivers that worked wit him through the years. He took great pride in his work, and expected the same from his fellow workers, who saw his gruff exterior at times, but also his willingness to be a caring friend. He had many true friendships, including the friendships made through work.
Kenny was an avid hunter, enjoying hunting camp with his hunting buddies and his family. Favorite camps were at Fish Creek and Smith Ridge. Other hobbies were fishing (usually kokanee fishing at Dworshak Reservoir), four wheeling with family and friends, hosting many Texas hold-em poker parties, cheering for Jeff Gordon on NASCAR race days, riding and caring for his beloved horses. He was a life-long LA Dodger fan.
Due to work commitments Kenny missed a lot of his children’s activities, and was happy to be able to attend his grandkids’ games. Kenny and Jeanne worked closely together on their home and small acreage, and he felt blessed to have some special neighbors that all looked out for each other.
Kenny had his fourth ankle surgery in December and was two weeks from being able to walk again, pain free. Saturday morning while getting ready to attend an Idaho Vandal basketball game, he collapsed and our world changed in an instant. Kenny had retired, somewhat reluctantly, but was excited for camping and fishing, and spending quality family time. No words can explain the loss of this caring, loving man, gone in an instant.
He was preceded in death by his parents, twin sister Cathie, and his father and mother-in-law, Dean and Irene Snyder.
He is survived by dozens of loved ones, friends and family, whose hearts are broken by his sudden passing. Survivors are his wife Jeanne at home; daughter Nicole Konen of Moscow; son Shane Wilson and wife Tammy of Defiance, OH; Cade Konmen of Moscow; and seven grandchildren. Also, his sister Linda and husband Len Spreiter of Juliaetta; brothers Marvin Watts and wife Karen of Weippe and Wayne Wilson and wife Cindy Wilson of Meridian; brother-in-law Mike Snyder and wife Brenda of Orofino and sister-in-law Wilma Hartig and husband Gary of Lewiston; and two aunts, Josephine Jorgensen and Debbie Kluss. He also had many dear nieces, nephews and cousins.
His brother, Wayne Wilson, says, “There are certain things a man can’t take with him, and for Kenny, it is his legacy. Kenny was a faithful husband, father, brother, son, grandfather, and friend. And I challenge anyone to show me a man with a greater heart, and a greater work ethic than his.”
Kenny’s daughter, Nicole, says, “Words cannot describe the love shared between my dad and mom. If there was ever an example of one person completing another, this was the case.”
A memorial service is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 27, at 2 p.m., at Pine Hills Funeral Chapel in Orofino.
Memorials can be sent to Shriners Hospital for Children, or Clearwater Humane Society, if you wish to do so.
http://www.clearwatertribune.com/Weekly%20Pages/2014/04-03-14/April0314Obits.htm
Notes for Jeanne (Spouse 1)
.... of Kendrick, Idaho