Ken Fife

Ken Fife, a lifelong Wenatchee resident and owner of Dick's Towing and Repair, passed away to the loving arms of his savior March 26, 2010 at Central Washington Hospital following a courageous battle with heart disease. Ken, 70, was born on March 10, 1940, in Wenatchee, to the late Douglas and Lucille (Felts) Fife. He graduated from the first senior class of Eastmont High School in 1958, marrying his high school sweetheart, Jeannie Gustin, on Dec. 29, 1957 in Wenatchee. They made their first home in East Wenatchee and moved to Wenatchee as he continued his education at Wenatchee Junior College. In his early years as an adult, he worked at a variety of jobs including: Chevron Oil service stations, Milot-Mills, Ferguson Furniture, and Montgomery Wards. In the early 1960s, Ken and two partners started Crown Furniture in Wenatchee; he worked as the store's manager. Later in the 60's, he sold his partnership and worked in interior design for JCPenney. In the early 1970's, he worked for Dick's Service and he and Jeannie purchased the towing operation there, calling their business, Dick's Towing, and have continued in that business since. Ken pursued many outdoor activities including fishing, fast-pitch softball, and NASCAR B modified car racing. After racing cars, he devoted his time to race car ownership as well as tire and fuel sales for other racers. He had a hidden artistic bent and liked to paint. He was an avid bass fisherman and won regional tournaments with his good friend Roy VanSlyke, traveling around the United States, fishing in national tournaments too. In later years, Ken and Jeannie traveled in their RV. Ken's heart and home were always open to family and friends. In the last few years, Ken Fisher has been a devoted caregiver and fishing buddy. The family wishes to thank the many people God has brought into Ken's life who have helped him in loving service. Ken is survived by his wife, Jeannie, Wenatchee, four children and their spouses: Alan & Althea Fife, Yakima; Tim & Laurie Fife, Pasco; Vicki & Don Seabrook, East Wenatchee; and Chris and Kathy Fife, East Wenatchee. Two brothers and one sister: Jerry & Andrea Fife, Des Moines, Wa.; Shirley Bradford, East Wenatchee; and Jim & Laurel Fife, Wenatchee. He has 14 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father and mother who remarried in later life to Wayne Rosekrans, adding stepsisters Jan Laine, Long Beach, CA., Reita & Paul Wood, Seattle, and Sara & Jim Christensen, Coeur d'Alene, to the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Child Care Ministries in care of Wenatchee Free Methodist Church. A celebration of life will be held Friday, April 2, at 11a.m. at Wenatchee Free Methodist Church followed by a reception. A tow truck processional will lead to a graveside service at Evergreen Cemetery in East Wenatchee. A viewing will be held Wednesday between noon and 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Please express your thoughts and memories online at www.HeritageMemorialChapel.com. Arrangements by Heritage Memorial Chapel.

Ken Fife

March 10, 1940 - March 26, 2010