Kenneth Hal Stilson 1931-2009

Kenneth Hal Stilson, 78, died on September 26, 2009, under kind care of both Ramona VNA Hospice and Parkside Gardens Assisted Living, Hemet, CA.  He died after 2 months of complications from pancreatic and liver cancers.  Born in South Bend, IN, youngest of 5, Ken lived at Heritage Ranch, San Jacinto with his wife Marion of 56 years' marriage, is survived by a brother, Don Stilson, and his wife Eve, Houston TX, and many cousins/nieces/nephews and their families (several of whom are active or retired professional firefighters).  Siblings Joy, Sybil and John preceded him in death, also his only son Michael in l982.

Ken was proud of his employment with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, having retired in l982.  He did an above-average job in enjoying retirement.  He was a member of the USS DeHaven Sailors Assoc., Pomona Elks, San Jacinto AL and VFW, along with Grandfathers For Golf.

According to his wish, remains have been donated to Bodies For Science, Loma Linda University, Redlands, CA.  No service is planned.  In lieu of flowers, contribution may be made to Stilson Memorial Trees (to be planted at Silent Valley RV Club, Banning, CA), c/o Marion, 800 W. Community College Dr., #352, San Jacinto, CA 92583.

 Romans Chapter 4: Ken believed it!