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. 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.