Ken Willard was born in Kansas City, KS. At age 86 he passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, wife Juanita of 64 years; son David and wife Carole; daughter Debbie; daughter Janice Heiman-Philpott and her husband Randy; grandchildren, Austin and Colby Heiman; Mark and Brooke (Willard) Leondar. Ken is also survived by his sister Martha Jane Whithorne; deceased sisters, Rose, Louise, & brothers JR and Ron.
Ken worked for Deluxe Check Printers 38 years, with wife and three little children ,transferred to Portland in 1961; retired as Production Manager 1989. “GET R DONE” Ken retired to spend more time with Juanita, golfing, fishing, stain glass hobby and travel, especially in the motor home; His love of his classic cars, too many to mention thru the years, car shows and his most recent 1934 Chrysler. He always had another restoration project in mind! I would hope that long ago he forgave Juanita for the selling of his 1934 Ford.
Ken always enjoyed people, helping at school and Sunday school projects. He enjoyed golf with the Deluxer’s league and outings also at Willamette Valley Country Club for 28 years.
He will be greatly missed by all.