Kenneth Dale Sipe

Kenneth Dale Sipe, age 90, of Everett, Washington went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, January 9, 2023. Ken was born in Portland, Oregon, on August 11, 1932 to Victor Hicks Sipe and Etta Leota (Mercer) Sipe, and is survived by his wife of 70 years Lura Elaine and children David, Kimberly Anderson (Stephen) and Sherri Miller (Jeff). He is also survived by grandchildren Victor (Anna) and Laurel Sipe; Josh (Courtney) McMillen; Elaina and Alicia Anderson; Lincoln, Joy and Samuel Miller; and great grandchildren Molly and Max McMillen.

Ken grew up in Boring, Oregon along with siblings Marjorie Haley and Mercer Lloyd Sipe, who preceded him in death. He graduated from Gresham High School, and then went to the University of Oregon where he was on a football scholarship for one year. After three years, he attended dental school at University of Oregon, earning a Doctorate of Medical Dentistry (DMD). During his final year of dental school, he joined the Navy and later served at San Diego and then in Japan, where son David was born. After discharge from active duty, Ken moved his family to Goldendale, Washington, where he set up his dental practice and lived for many years. Kim and Sherri were born in Goldendale. Ken served as a Trustee at the United Methodist Church of Goldendale, Deacon at the First Baptist Church of Goldendale and then as an Overseeer at Goldendale Grace Brethren Church. In 2002, Ken and Elaine moved to Marysville, Washington to be closer to Kim and Sherri who live in the area. There he became an Elder in the Seven Lakes Baptist Church until his health no longer allowed this. In 2015, Ken and Elaine moved to Mukilteo, Washington, and later to Everett, Washington as their health needs changed.

Ken loved his Lord and Savior with all his heart, and spent much time in The Bible, reading and learning The Scriptures. He also loved his wife and family, and thoroughly enjoyed his grandchildren. He would talk to anyone and everyone, and always had a question or story to share. Ken had an eye to see people in need, and did what he could to meet those needs. He enjoyed skiing, spending vacations in southern California on the beach, hiking, reading, cutting timber and burning slash piles, which sometimes got a little too big! Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family.

2022 was a big year, as both Ken and Elaine celebrated their 90th birthdays, and then celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary! Quite an accomplishment!

A committal service with military honors for Ken will be held Thursday, January 26, 2023 from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM at Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 SE 240th St, Kent, WA 98042.

A celebration of Ken's life will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Lighthouse Park in Mukilteo.

The family appreciates all the love and support shown over the years. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Samaritan's Purse.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Evergreen-FH.com for the Sipe family.