Kenneth Edward Fowle

Kenneth Edward Fowle passed away October 4 at the age of 74. He was born in Kirkland, Washington on February 27, 1942 to Hulbert and Mary Ruth Kathleen Cottrell Fowle. Since it was during World War II, the family moved where Hully could find work: Oregon City, Reseda, and San Fernando. His brother Norm and he were both active in Boy Scouts, YMCA and the First Baptist Church in San Fernando. Ken graduated from Robert Fulton Junior High and Birmingham High School, where he played football. He went on to graduate from California State Polytechnic College in San Luis Obispo with a BS in Animal Husbandry, Ohio State University with a Master of Science in Animal Nutrition and Oregon State University with a PhD in Animal Nutrition. While at Poly, Ken lived in Herdsman Hall and worked at the Meat Lab and Feed Mill. He was a member of Alpha Zeta, President of Boots and Spurs, and a member of Poly’s Champion Livestock Judging Team. Ken’s focus was three pronged: church, youth, and the ranch. He devoted time to children’s programs and administrative committees at both the Etna Methodist and Scott Valley Berean Churches. Youth organizations included 4-H, FFA, and the California and National Junior Hereford Associations. In the mid 70’s he taught ROP at the ranch. Beginning in 1990 he spent 18 years teaching computers/yearbook at Etna High and math, science, and history at Scott River High. For 43 years he and Melanie raised Hereford cattle and more recently, Angus. To balance out the bad years they also produced registered Suffolk and Hampshire sheep. He was not interested in driving the draft horses but always helped Melanie harness her Handy to a variety of implements. He is survived by wife Melanie, son Jeff, daughter-in-law Erin, grandson Kyle, and brother Norm (wife Susan), sister Joyce Bayon (husband Bill), sister-in-law Libby Sears(husband Stan Sears) as well as a number of nieces and nephews. A Memorial service for Ken will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, October 19, at the Scott Valley Berean Church. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Dudley/Fowle Scott Valley Scholarship, PO Box 352, Etna, CA. Thank you to Grenada Gardens and Madrone Hospice for your loving care.

Kenneth Edward Fowle

February 27, 1942 - October 4, 2016