Kenneth Edward Caylor
Kenneth Edward Caylor, 84, of Othello, Washington passed away peacefully with his family and friends by his side on June 14, 2023, at Overlake Medical Center in Bellevue, Washington.
December 18, 1938 – June 14, 2023
Kenneth Edward Caylor, 84, of Othello, Washington passed away peacefully with his family and friends by his side on June 14, 2023, at Overlake Medical Center in Bellevue, Washington.
Ken was born in Lebanon, Colorado on Dec. 18, 1938. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Barbara; daughter Michele Lynn Krystiniak (Jason); oldest son Bennie Edward Caylor (Elaine); youngest son Kenneth Audie Caylor; grandchildren Joseph David Sotkiewicz (Nicole), Hunter Joseph Rubner, Trystan Hunter Caylor, Kait1yn Rose Krystiniak, Cadence Whitney Krystiniak; and great-granddaughter Marlee Rene Sotkiewicz.
Ken became a beekeeper when he bought honey bees for an FFA project in school, beginning his love for bees. He moved to Mukilteo to work for the Austin Company on the Everett Boeing 747 plant. He continued in construction for 25 years, mostly with Baugh Construction Company, before retiring and moving back to Othello. There he continued his love for beekeeping until his death.
Ken was chair of the Coulee Corridor National Scenic Byway, a board member of Othello Community Museum, a board member of Adams County Development Council, a life member of Paul Revere Masonic Lodge, a 50-year volunteer at Mukilteo Boys & Girls Club Luau, the 2012 Othello Citizen of the Year and a very active and dedicated Democrat.
A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Othello Senior Center, 755 N. Seventh Ave., Othello. In lieu of flowers, you may donate to the Mukilteo Boys & Girls Club, the Othello Senior Center or the Coulee Corridor National Scenic Byway.