Kenneth Lyle Baumgardner
November 26, 1929 - November 27, 2021
Obituary
Kenneth Baumgardner
1929–2021
BIRTH 26 NOVEMBER 1929 • Charles City, Floyd, Iowa
DEATH 27 NOVEMBER 2021 • Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA
Family moved to California in 1942 Richmond, California
Graduated from Richmond Union High School class of 1948 along with Catherine Louise Beall
Married 19 Nov 1950 • Contra Costa, California, USA
Catherine Louise Beall
Marriage November 19, 1950 Contra Costa, California, USA
US Army 1950 to 1952 • Korea
Drafted 1950 served in Korean war as radio operator specialist. Became a Sergeant, awarded the bronze star but was never given to him.
Births of daughters Sandra Louise 1954, Cheryl Lee 1958
Worked at Hunters Point in San Francisco as a shipboard electronics mechanic 1953 to 1966
Moved to Washington state 1966, shipboard electronics mechanic Bremerton shipyard from 1966-1971
Business owner 1971-1973 Jeri Gems, Tacoma, Wa
Death of wife Catherine Louise Beall(1930–1972)
11 March 1972 • Seattle, King, Washington, USA
Marriage • Tacoma, Pierce, Washington
(1929–2021)
Marriage June 4, 1976, Tacoma, Pierce, Washington To Voneta Lucille McChesney
Daughter Kimberly Renee 1965 dob
Death July 21 2005
Business Owner Plastic Pac 1980s to 1990s
Kenneth was a man of many talents, he could fix almost anything, made jewelry, was a wood worker and built many a project. Programmed computers, designed plans for houses, in manufacturing designed machines and the products it put out. As a child built a mini TV prior to TVs coming out. A spiritual man and regularly donated time and energy for the church. We are all proud to call him Dad, Grandpa and friend. We miss you.
Survived by Daughter Sandra Whiting, Son in law Kerry Whiting, Grandson Jeremy Whiting, granddaughter in Law Christa Whiting, Granddaughter Crystal Whiting, Great granddaughter Meredith Whiting, Great granddaughter Melody Whiting, Daughter Cheryl Pearce, Son in law Rodney Pearce, Granddaughter Laura ONeal, Michael ONeal grandson in law, Orion ONeal great grandson, Tom Pearce Grandson, Hayden Smith grand son-in-law, Kimberly Gilmore Daughter, Don Gilmore son in law, Stephanie Gilmore, granddaughter, Serenity Vasquez great granddaughter, Gabriel Vasquez great grandson.
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn’s rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled Flight
I am the soft star that shines at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry
I am not there, my soul did not die.