Kenneth Lloyd Gabrio

Kenneth Lloyd Gabrio, 75, passed away Jan. 12, 2006, after a 14-year battle with cancer. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006 at Kayser's Chapel of Memories with Pastor Mark Bassett officiating.

Ken was born Dec. 11, 1930 in Snohomish to Lloyd and Alice Mae Gabrio. He was raised and educated in Snohomish, and attended one year of college in Everett.

Ken married Beverly Zenger in 1951 and moved his family to Moses Lake in 1954, where he was employed by Allison Lumber Co. Ken worked weekends part time driving cattle truck for Harms Feed Lot. In 1960 Ken started his own business, Gabrio Livestock Transport, with one truck and trailer. In the 17 years he owned the business he built it to five semi trucks and trailers. In 1972 he married his wife Shirley Goodwin. They continued the business together until 1977 at which time they sold the trucking business and purchased the Westerner Trailer Court. Ken and Shirley owned and operated the trailer court until 1992 and retired on Moses Lake where he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and woodworking. He was a man who had a great love of the outdoors. Ken was very proud of the time he spent in Sea Scouts, National Guard and the Army Reserves. Ken was loved and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Ken is survived by his loving wife Shirley; one brother Roy Gabrio; daughters Cindy and Don Hicks, Joan and Tim Varney; stepchildren Jackie Goodwin, Rod and his wife Debbie Goodwin; grandsons Jason Grubb, Nick Varney, Jared and Joshua Goodwin, and many loving cousins. Ken was preceded in death by his father and mother Lloyd and Alice Mae Gabrio. We would like to give special thanks to Dr. Hart, Teresa, Dr. Hudson, Liz, Anne Anderson, Home Health-Hospice, and all of the loving care from the family and friends. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Home Health-Hospice, 311 W. 3rd Ave. Moses Lake, WA. 98837-0217.