Kenneth Millard Lemon died April 22 at his home in Suquamish. He was 86.

He was born on July 30, 1922, in Roslyn. He was a long time resident of Suquamish.

Lemon married Dorothy J. Skiller in 1949. He joined the Navy and served in World War II. Lemon worked at Pope and Talbot Mill in Port Gamble on the greenchain for many years, then was a forklift driver for them until he retired in 1989.

He enjoyed fishing and camping in his younger years. In his later years, he enjoyed listening to the Seattle Seahawks and Mariners and would talk about the games to whomever would listen. He was a very hard worker, splitting wood and working in the yard when he could.

He loved his dog (Meagan) very dearly and would take her for short walks every couple of hours. He was known as “Grandpa” to many in Suquamish.

He was preceded in death by his parents Mary and Leon; brother Charles; four sisters Mabel, Myrtle, Hazel and Bernice; sons Elmer D. Camelin and Gary D. Lemon; and one grandchild, David L. Lemon.

Surviving are life-long companion Dorothy J. Rapp; daughters Nanette E. Adams (Vince) of Suquamish; Melissa C. Wilson (Phillip) of Jacksboro, Tenn.; son Philip L. Lemon (Christi) of Kingston; grandchildren Tammi Nelson, Shelly Dildine, Kenneth Camelin, Debbra Warren, Jerry and Terry Camelin, Christine West, Cindy Adams, Levi Mabe and Melissa, Jessika, Billy Mann and Teena Kennedy; numerous great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; nephews, nieces and many loving friends.

A visitation and memorial service were planned for April 29 at Cook Family Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the New Tribal Center. An online guest book is available at www.cookfamilyfuneralhome.com.