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Kenneth Lee Rutgers Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Kenneth Lee Rutgers of Edmonds, Washington, who passed away on May 23, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Kenneth Lee Rutgers to show support.

In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Kenneth Lee's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that his spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Theodore Rutgers (Ted) and Johanna Rutgers (Jody Van Surksum); his wife Betty Jean Blackorby; and his children, Cindy Rutgers of Patterson, CA. and Larry Rutgers of Tulalip, WA..

He is survived by: his children, Randy (Sheila) of Arlington, WA and Becky Kent of Kingston, WA; his daughter-in-law Sandie Rutgers of Tulalip, WA; and his family, Heather Cain and Shannon Stone of Boise. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 1 great great-grandson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Camp Firwood Campership fund or the Lighthouse Mission.



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