Bill Kennedy
May 19, 1936 – Nov. 29, 2024
William “Bill” Walter Kennedy passed away at age 88 from melanoma on Nov. 29, 2024.
Bill was born on May 19, 1936, in Hillsboro to Louis and Lillian (Stanfield) Kennedy and was raised in Cascadia with his parents and 12 siblings.
Bill was married to Irene Price Kennedy for 67 years until her death in 2021. Bill was a logger and had a long career with Willamette Industries.
Bill is survived by his children, Mike Kennedy, Faron Kennedy, Trixie Jennifer Kennedy, and Chris (Loreena) Kennedy of Sweet Home; his sister Virginia (Perry) Schlabach, of Jefferson; grandchildren Jeff Kennedy of Sweet Home, Felicia (Kevin) Hart of Sodaville, Rachel (Nick) Kozell of Salem, and Tim Kennedy of Sweet Home; and many loved and adored great-grandchildren.
Bill was preceded in death by his spouse, his parents and 11 siblings.
A celebration of his life will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, at New Life in Christ Fellowship, 1266 44th Ave., in Sweet Home. All are invited to join with the family in sharing great memories and stories about Bill. There will be appetizers and refreshments.