Kenneth Fred Proctor

Kenneth F. Proctor, 91, of Gig Harbor died February 4, 2016. His top 3 loves were his wife Marilyn, his family and baseball. Ken excelled as an athlete in high school and at UCLA where his baseball prowess led to him being inducted into the UCLA Baseball Hall of Fame in 2002. In the 1950's he coached baseball at Chaffey High School in Ontario, California, winning 3 consecutive state championships, establishing one of the most dominating high school baseball programs in history, amassing an amazing 196-33 win-loss record. Proctor was a WW2 Pacific Fleet Naval Officer on LST 839, surviving attacks by Kamikaze pilots; played basketball in the UCLA program under the great John Wooden; logged over 3000 miles biking; and served as a Ranger in the National Park Service. He climbed many mountains, including The Grand Teton (his last being Mt. St. Helens at age 70)! He has been a teacher, coach, author, avid hiker, world traveler and explorer, inspirational speaker, philanthropist, community leader, and church elder. Ken is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marilyn and son, Scott. He is survived by sons Ken Jr., Michael, 9 grandchildren, and numerous great-grand children. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held Saturday March 19, 11:00 am at Northwest Church, 34800 21st Ave SW, Federal Way, WA 98023. Please come in your favorite sports team's attire, if you wish. We encourage you to sign the guestbook at www.havenrest.com. In lieu of flowers, tax deductible donations may be made to Elisha's Request Ministries, PO Box 597, Olalla, WA 98359