Ralph Edwin KEAN Age 90, passed away March 1, 2005. Born April 2, 1914, in Carterville, MO. Mr. Kean lived and farmed in the Yakima, WA area over 20 years, after relocating from Missouri. He later resided in Centralia and Tacoma, WA before locating in 1962 to Kent. Ralph proudly served his country in the US Navy during WWII in the Pacific. Following the war, he worked for Caterpillar Co. out of Yakima and NC Machinery in Tukwila and Seattle. Later on in life he enjoyed a career as a carpenter and house painter. Ralph had a deep love of music and was a member of various church choirs and more recently Kent Senior Songsters. He was a longtime member of Panther Lake Community Church, where he leaves many friends. He was fond of traveling and was an avid RV enthusiast, and visited many foreign countries and most of the US. His big laugh, ready smile and love of story-telling will be forever missed. Ralph was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Olatha M. Kean; and sister, H elen Patrick of Newtonia, MO. He is survived by daughter Janice McKee (Lynn) of Kent, WA; sons Wayne (Debbie), also of Kent, WA, and David (Beverly) of Covington, WA; 8 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Also survived by brothers Winston (Loraine) and Robert (Phyllis) both of Yakima, WA; brother Don (Wanda) of Carthage, MO; sister Frances Dornhecker (Robert) of Dallas, OR and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, March 12, at Panther Lake Community Church - 10630 SE 204TH ST Kent, WA. Remembrances may be made to Panther Lake Community Church Building Fund. Published in print on 3/6/2005. Seattle Times