September 15, 1943 - September 5, 2026________________________________
Ken “Buddy” Paul passed at home in Auburn, WA just ten days shy of his 83rd birthday. His wife, LaVonne (Schweiger), with whom he just celebrated 60 years of marriage, was nearby.
He was celebrated with a rosary vigil on September 23 at 6:00 p.m. and a funeral mass on September 24 at 11:00 a.m. Both events are at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Covington, WA and will be live streamed on Facebook at www.facebook. com/sjtbcovington. A private family burial followed at Gethsemane Cemetery.
Ken was born and raised in Timber Lake where he is still known as “Buddy Paul.” Born to Joe and Jean (Sorenson) Paul, he had four sisters: Jeanine (French), Linda (Thomas), Sally (Davis), and Cathy (McGiffin) as well as two half-siblings, LaVerne (Beers) and Duane. He was well known in Timber Lake and the surrounding communities. He loved South Dakota and especially Timber Lake but headed west to Seattle with LaVonne in 1966. He remained very proud of his hometown and visited nearly every year since moving away. In fact, he recently attended the annual Days of 1910 celebration, which included a 65th anniversary of his high school graduation.
After working for Boeing for about four years, Ken found himself in charge of a newspaper dealership for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer (P-I). This opportunity eventually led him to become a manager in the circulation department of the P-I and the Seattle Times. After retiring at the age of 60 Ken threw himself more fully into his numerous hobbies: collecting things that mattered to him, exercising and lifting weights, playing softball, following the rodeo, and serving others through church.
Ken is survived by his wife LaVonne; their children: Ken “Buddy” Jr. (Shellie), Marissa, and Briana (Jason); their grandchildren: Jessica (Tyler), Colby (Madi), Kaylie (Max), Karlie, Adley, and Aidrey; and their great-grandchild Bailey, plus another on the way.
Klontz Funeral Home of Auburn was in charge of arrangements.
(The Paul family’s address is 33620 135 Ave. SE, Auburn, WA 98092)