Kenneth Lee Hale was born April 17, 1945 in Petaluma, CA., to Thomas and Violet (Anderson) Hale and passed away November 11, 2024 at the age of 79.
On February 29, 1992 Ken married Julie Ann Trent in Tillamook.
Ken owned and operated a livestock sales and transportation business up until the day he passed away.
Ken is survived by his wife Julie of Tillamook, Son Ken Jr. (Tennora) Hale of Tillamook, daughters Sara Christiansen and Violet Hale both of Tillamook, his sister Elaine (Bob) Singleton, 2 brothers, Dave (Debbie) Hale and Albert (Joan) Hale. 3 sisters-in-law Terri Hale, Donna Hale and Denise King.
6 grandchildren, Thomas (Taylor) Hale, Leo Hale, Kenneth Burdick, Tina Eplea, Sofia Christiansen, and Maverick Josi.
5 great grandchildren, Tenley and Teegan Hale and Lucy Lincoln and Hope Burdick.
Ken is preceded in death by his parents, daughter Sherrie Burdick and brothers John, Donald and Karl Hale.
A family graveside service was held on Monday, November 18th at Sunset Heights Memorial Gardens.
A celebration of life will be held November 30th at 12 noon at the Alderbrook Hall.
Arrangements in care of Waud’s Funeral Home.