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Ken was born on Mother's Day May 11, 1931, and passed away Nov. 15, 2020, in Wenatchee at the Maple Lodge.

Ken leaves behind Linda Jones; the extended families of Ken and Jane Hovde; Kevin and Cheri Hovde; Lisa and Joe Ferraro; Jeff and Brenda Hussey; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his siblings Wayne Hovde, Bob and Mary Hovde; and Lindy and Dave Staub.

Ken was a longtime Edmonds resident and business owner before relocating to Wenatchee. Early on, he was the owner of Hovde Construction and active in the Edmonds Yacht Club and Snohomish County Sheriff's posse.

After relocating to Wenatchee, Ken continued building. His pride and joy was the Maple Lodge and his friendship with Kellie and Judith. Ken enjoyed many travels and his time on the road, always a cowboy at heart. Ken has taken his last ride over the mountains to come home to his final resting place of Edmonds.

Family graveside services were held.