William Kenneth “Ken” Ask, age 53, died suddenly at his home in Shelton, Wash. on Jan. 21, 2014. He was born on Aug. 8, 1960 in Great Falls, Mont. to Roland and Joyce Ask.

When he was 2 years old, Ken moved with his family to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho and then to Klamath Falls, Ore. In 1968, the family settled in Oak Harbor. Ken attended Oak Harbor High School, graduating with the class of 1978.

Ken developed a love of motor vehicles at a young age. As a young man, he rode motorcycles. He would sneak out with his brother Mark’s bike whenever possible. He had a hot-rod 1968 Camaro in high school, to the envy of his fellow students. He always had a car or motorcycle at his disposal.

Following graduation, Ken followed his love of cars and began work as an auto detailer for Island Volkswagen and then on to Bay Body Shop, where he worked as an auto body repairman. He eventually went to work for Oak Harbor Motors.

In the mid 1980s Ken left Oak Harbor and moved to Lacey, Wash., where he did auto body work for Earl Schieb. He was married to Karen and from that marriage, came son William Kenneth Ask, Jr. That marriage ended in divorce.

Ken moved to Shelton in 2001, where he continued his auto body work, along with brother Mark. He worked for D.J. Auto Sales, Good Guys and Harper Auto Sales. He was also involved in rebuilding and reselling vehicles.

Ken enjoyed attending motocross motorcycle races. He was a very kind, easy-going person, willing to do anything for anyone. He enjoyed snow skiing and water skiing for many years. Ken was baptized and became a member of Oak Harbor Lutheran Church as a young man.

Ken is survived by his mother, Joyce Ask, his children, William Kenneth Ask, Jr., Douglas Creesey and Felicia Creesey, by his brothers Mark and Rick (wife Shelley) and sister, Cheryl Stocker (husband Lonnie) and granddaughter, Mariah. He was preceded in death by his father.

Funeral services for Ken were held Jan. 29, 2014 at Wallin Funeral Home with Pastor Marc Stroud of Oak Harbor Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will followed at Maple Leaf Cemetery, Oak Harbor. Friends and family are encouraged to share condolences and memories utilizing the Book of Memories hosted by Wallin Funeral Home at www.wallinfuneral home.com