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Kenneth Donald Dudney
02/11/1909 — 09/24/2007
From Sutter, Creek, CA, US | Born in Eskridge, Kansas
Kenneth Donald Dudney
Kenneth Doc Dudney, 98, of Sutter Creek, California, passed away September 24, 2007 in Sutter Creek. He was born February 11, 1909 in Eskridge, Kansas. Doc lived in Sutter Creek for about 12 years. He belonged to Operators Union 370 Construction and served in the Army during WWII.
Doc lived in Kansas and grew up on a farm, attending school through the 8th grade. He married his childrens mother in 1940 and moved to Washington State in the early 40s. He was proud of his three children and always bragged on their accomplishments.
Survivors include son Kenneth Dudney of Nashville, TN; daughter Joyce Norton of Oklawaha, FL; son Donald Dudney of Coeur dAlene, ID; wife Courtney; nephew Marvin Dudney of West Richland, WA; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many more extended family.
Preceding him in death are four previous wives: Lucille Cattani, Elizabeth Kurtz, Norma Dudney and Nellie Shaw Dudney.
Graveside services will be held at 4:00 PM Monday, October 1, 2007 at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Richland, Washington. Visitation will be Saturday and Sunday, September 29th and 30th from 5:00-8:00 PM, and Monday October 1st from 1:00-3:00, all at Einans Funeral Home, Richland.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to New Hope Community Church Missions Fund, PO Box 3146, Brentwood, TN 37024.
Kenny-Uncle Fudd we miss you. Thanks for all the humor and wisdom you shared with us. I will never forget living next to you and Norma on Union Street in Kennewick. And the surprise visits and calls after you moved and you were in town. Keep smiling and like I always told you.. be good!
To the family our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Cindy Church and girls
Ken and Barbara ~
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
~ Paul and Kathy
Our prayers go out to the Dudney family. Our hearts are with you during this difficult time.
Love Always,
Michelle, Corey, Jaxon and Savannah Becker
My heart goes out to your family at your loss. I met Ken, or “Uncle Fuddpucker”, as I was introduced to him as at the Moose Lodge in West Richland for one of his birthday celebrations. I danced with him and could not believe all the energy and enthusiasm he had. He was in his 80’s then. What an amazing man his was and I feel the loss of just knowing him. I was taken there by Rob Dudney as I was one of his friends “mothers”.
Sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Dudney.My sympathy goes to all of his family and they will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy
Ken, Barbara, Matthew, Jaime Nicole, and Nathan: Sympathies to you all and your family at the loss of your loved one. How fortunate you are to have had him in your life for so long. Sending much love and prayer for you.
Love,
Katrina
Although I only remember meeting Doc once I realize how great of a friend he was to our family.
Our heartfelt sympathies to your family.
Dianne, Aunt Lucille’s daughter
Kenny-Uncle Fudd we miss you. Thanks for all the humor and wisdom you shared with us. I will never forget living next to you and Norma on Union Street in Kennewick. And the surprise visits and calls after you moved and you were in town. Keep smiling and like I always told you.. be good!
To the family our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Cindy Church and girls
Ken and Barbara ~
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
~ Paul and Kathy
Our prayers go out to the Dudney family. Our hearts are with you during this difficult time.
Love Always,
Michelle, Corey, Jaxon and Savannah Becker
My heart goes out to your family at your loss. I met Ken, or “Uncle Fuddpucker”, as I was introduced to him as at the Moose Lodge in West Richland for one of his birthday celebrations. I danced with him and could not believe all the energy and enthusiasm he had. He was in his 80’s then. What an amazing man his was and I feel the loss of just knowing him. I was taken there by Rob Dudney as I was one of his friends “mothers”.
Sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Dudney.My sympathy goes to all of his family and they will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy
Ken, Barbara, Matthew, Jaime Nicole, and Nathan: Sympathies to you all and your family at the loss of your loved one. How fortunate you are to have had him in your life for so long. Sending much love and prayer for you.
Love,
Katrina
Although I only remember meeting Doc once I realize how great of a friend he was to our family.
Our heartfelt sympathies to your family.
Dianne, Aunt Lucille’s daughter
I am deeply sorry for your loss and it certainly is a great loss. Kenny, known also to me as Uncle Fud was a friend of the family. It appears that he has touched the hearts of many across the country. I will remember him as an ornery old cuss who could connect with young and old alike.
Our deepest sympathies go out to the entire Dudney family. I never knew Mr. Dudney, but he was always spoken very highly of by his son, Ken and daugher-in-law, Barbara. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
May we extend our deepest sympathy to all of you in your loss. I am so glad I got to meet and visit with such a kindhearted man.
Very sorry about your loss, and sorry I am unable to be with you due to MS causing me to move back home to Jackson Co. where I grew up – at Mabry Health Care. My son Jason sends his sincere sympathy and love, along with mine, to all family and friends. Pat and Jason Shawn Sircy
Kenny, I didnt know I’d miss you this much. It hurts.
It sure has been a great trip. Wait for me on the other side, Pap. .. .. we’ll look up a little innocent mischief.
Sorry to hear of your lost.
I am the daughter of Marvin Blagg.
So sorry to hear of your lost.
I am the daughter of Marvin Blagg.
We were saddened to hear of Uncle Fudd’s passing.
He was a wonderful person and quite a character. We will miss him so very much. We met him through Marvin and talked him into joining the Moose. I was the bartender at the time, so I was the recipient of his humor many times.We had a few glasses of wine together. All our prayers are with your family at this time.
Janelle and Arne Dupuis
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
sorry for your loss kenny and donnie. i never met your dad don’t think i did but your family has always been special to my family. love jerrie & family and marcia and family. daughters of kenny perkins. love to martha and family from me..
Ken & Barbara,
Our loving thoughts and prayers.
Floyd & Glenda
I was sorry to hear of your lost.
Aunt Lucille
Connie and I are sorry to hear of your lost. But were pleased to see he had a long life.
David & Connie Long
We will truely miss Doc’s visits to Kansas. He always brought joy into our lives for as long as I can remember.
Amy Jean
Your family is in my Prayers from your distant cousin in Nashville, TN.
So sorry to hear of your loss. You’re in my prayers.
Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. He is in a better place now, sharing more fully in the Love of Christ.
we will miss you was fun to work with you out at hanford rest in peace doc you earned it bill cox boilermaker
my prays and thoughts go out to ken dudney jr and his family,god is looking over your dad ken im also a fan and friend of barbara’s my prays go out to you all love always your friend shaun vasbinder
Sorry To here your lost of your father Ken, my prayers are with you and your family,
love, Ken and Dianne Everett
May God Bless you and your family. Rest assured that your father is now at Home with His Father.
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