Kenneth R. Blodgett

Kenneth R. Blodgett, age 52, died suddenly on Saturday, Oct. 17, in Oak Harbor.

Ken was born at Whidbey Naval Hospital, Oak Harbor, on Oct. 21, 1962, to Margaret and William Blodgett. Ken attended Oak Harbor Schools and, as a young teenager, worked the strawberry fields, the old Oak Harbor Theater and the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge.

In later years, Ken moved to Mount Vernon. As a professional painter, he ran his own construction painting business, “Ace Painting,” for a short time. Ken attended Skagit Valley College, Mount Vernon, to earn a degree in firefighting. He was disappointed not being hired because of a neck injury but was very proud of his accomplishment and received an award for best of his squad in training.

While in Mount Vernon, he met and lived with his significant other and her two children for 10 years. After separation, he returned to Oak Harbor and his previous profession, painting several businesses, houses and boats in the Washington area. He also worked in painting and insulating at several of the refineries in Anacortes.

His hobbies were antique cars, fishing, baseball and hockey. Not only was he a commercial painter, but also an artist who loved crafts and painting pictures.

Ken felt lucky to have his family: brother Michael Blodgett; two nieces, Sara and Amy; one nephew, Nick; and two great-nephews, Aiden and Evan; his mom Margaret; and family dog Tinker. He loved them all dearly. He also loved his aunt, uncle and cousins living in Denver, Colo. Ken was preceded in death by his brother Bill “Billy” Blodgett and his father, William L. Blodgett.

Ken will be missed and remembered for his loving kindness, giving heart, love of family and the Lord Jesus Christ. At Ken’s request, there will be no formal funeral services.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home. To leave condolences, please visit Ken’s Book of Memories page on the funeral home website at www.wallinfuneralhome.com