Kenneth Robert Solene died May 16, 2002 at Harrison Memorial Hospital in Bremerton, WA. He was born March 23, 1936 in Bellingham, WA. to Albert and Evelyn (Compton) Solene.He was married to Linda (Baldwin) August 1, 1981 in Belfair, WA.Kenneth graduated from Bellingham High School in 1954 and attended the University of Washington in Seattle, WA. for 2 years.He served in the U.S. Army in Germany.He was General Manager for General Electric in Seattle, WA. for 10 years and was Planner Estimator at Puget Sound Naval Station in Bremerton, WA. for 20 years. Kenneth retired in 1993.Kenneth enjoyed carpentry, outdoor activities and was a member of Belfair Assembly of God.He was survived by his wife Linda Solene of Belfair, WA., sons: Eric Solene of Fall City, WA., Carl Solene of Whidbey Island, WA., Shane Solene of Belfair, WA., Stephen Solene of Portland, OR., daughters: Brandalynn Reidt of Port Orchard, WA., Kendralynn Solene of the family home, and 5 grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday, May 23, 2002 7:00 p.m. at the Belfair Assembly of God. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association Memorial and Honor Program Call Center, P.O. Box 2680 North Canton, OH 44720 or on the Web at
www.diabetes.org