Kenneth J. Payne Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Kenneth J. Payne (McMinnville, Oregon), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Kenneth left this world on April 18, 2025 at the age of 93, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Wilma; his siblings, Pearl, Cecil (Barbara), Ellen (Billy Bob), Harold (Virginia), Fern (Alva), Leland (Bonna) and Wilma Kay; his parents, William Kenny Payne and Catherine Ellen Riggins Payne; and his son-in-law Ron Gelbrich.
He is survived by: his partner Marmie Schock; his children, Peggy Gelbrich, Kenneth E. Payne (Ruth) and Terri Crawford (Ron); his grandchildren, Travis Gelbrich, Ian Gelbrich, Allison Gross (Gelbrich), Malcolm Payne, Patrick Payne, Brad Crawford and Kurt Crawford; his sister Joan Lane (Dave); and his brother-in-law Don King. He is also survived by 15 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.
Donations can be made to the Kenneth Payne Memorial Fund, Yamhill County chapter of the Oregon Hunter's Association, PO Box 243, Carlton, Oregon 97111.
