Kenneth Robert Weatherby, 80, passed away on September 7, 2019. Born March 8, 1939, to parents Truett Elmo Weatherby and Anna Lee Weatherby in Merrill, Oregon. Ken was raised on a farm in Malin, Oregon and attended Malin High School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1957 until 1960, most of his service was in Germany. After serving in the Army, Ken attended Oregon Technical Institute and graduated with a degree in Electronics Engineering. Ken had several occupations, which eventually led him to move to Sacramento. He honorably worked for Aerojet and E.G.&G. on several special projects. In 1966, Ken entered into the used car business where he owned an Auto Sales Business, he did that until 1979. In 1979, Ken switched gears and entered into the bail bond business owning a bail agency based in Sacramento. Ken served the criminal justice system and his clients with the utmost compassion and respect for almost 40 years until he retired from the bail industry in 2016.
Ken has two children, his Son Kyle Robert Weatherby of Klamath Falls, OR, and Granddaughter, Makenah Jolee Weatherby; and Daughter Kellie Rene Weatherby of Roseville, CA. His granddaughter Makenah was the apple of his eye.
Preceded in his death Brother William Weatherby of Klamath Falls, OR and his living children Debbie Lockrem (Mike) and Russell Weatherby (Lisa); Sister Glynna S. Padilla (Greg), their children LeAnna Oleson (Todd), Topo Padilla (Tina), preceded in her death Teresa J. Padilla; and Brother Roger Weatherby (Tracey), children Jessica Darnell (Jason), Jocelyn Friend (Jeremy), Shevaun Thompson (Andrew) and Alanna Weatherby.
Ken has many great-nieces and great-nephews he proudly loved, Todd and Cody Lockrem, Cortney and Chesney Oleson, Brandon and Morgan Padilla, Susanna and Natalie Padilla-Graciano, Israel and Nehemiah Darnell.
Ken as we all knew was a man that unconditionally loved his family and friends, while he seldom said so, until his niece Teresa Padilla taught him how to hug properly, with that said, he very compassionately had love for everyone. He was a man that was very calculated, logical and meticulous. He wasn’t much for computers, because he loved his ledgers, rulers and written down data. He loved his daily newspaper, his TV Remote Control, NASCAR and Football.
Ken was transformed in his faith for God when he asked to be baptized and confirmed as a Catholic, and from that date he lived two more years. Thank you, Father for bringing yourself to Ken and giving him the “Blessing of the Faith” he asked for.
Ken was cared for by his daughter Kellie for many years and it is this time and sacrifice that will give her the long-living memories of her wonderful father.
The family would like to thank VITAS Hospice for their very caring and loving care for Ken, along with Caregivers Sara Braden, April Lewis and from Visiting Angels Mike, Naoma, Dave and Jay and from Golden Oaks Care Home Chuck & Alicia Mitchell. All of those who cared for Ken were so special and caring to him, and they had a love for his peaceful and loving ways.
Services for Kenneth Robert Weatherby will be on Monday September 23, 2019, at Mount Vernon Chapel & Cemetery. Viewing will be from 10am to 11am, followed by a funeral mass at 11am. Burial services will follow, then a Celebration of Life at the Mount Vernon Reception Hall.
Mount Vernon Chapel & Cemetery 8201 Greenback Ln Fair Oaks, CA 95628
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