Albert Edward Kane

Albert Edward "Ed" KANE Albert Edward "Ed" Kane 78 was born to Albert and Ruth Kane, May 7, 1935 in Wenatchee and passed away June 8, 2013 in Wenatchee. Ed maintained a life time residence in the Stemilt Creek area. He attended South Wenatchee Elementary School and Wenatchee High School. Two years at Wenatchee Valley College and one year at Washington State University. He worked his way through school working at Kane Bros. Concrete. Ed was employed at Munson Nash Engineering where he worked with growers along the Columbia River to relocate all pump houses before raising of the pool. During this time he was accumulating orchards, which became his livelihood and passion. Ed was in charge of the Stemilt Irrigation System which was formed in 1977 and then became President of the Stemilt Irrigation Project. He was also a member of the Washington Growers Clearing House for many years. Ed formed Falcon West Helicopters which was needed for spraying and drying not only his cherry orchards, but many other orchards as well. Ed Kane Trucking was formed for hauling his own fruit and the fruit of various other growers. In 2004, he was involved in renovating an orchard at Cresent Bar and with a great partner, together built 160 units, golf course and club house. It was a project he was very proud of. In 1992 he and his wife started a major project of building a log house which was something he wanted all his life. It was finally completed in1996, and was his favorite place to be and share with his friends and family. Ed was an avid hunter and fisherman. In 1977 Ed met his future wife, Linda Buckmaster in a cherry orchard, and thus started 36 years of working alongside each other in their cherry orchards. Ed and Linda spent their honeymoon hunting in Montana and every year since with their many friends and buddies. Every year was a new experience. They spent many winters in Mexico fishing, catching sailfish, marlin and Dorado. They loved their R.V.'s and had many travels to Alaska and the Western United States. When not working they were traveling. He is survived by his wife Linda, and 5 children. Mark Kane, Devitt Kane (Melonee), Dean Kane, Marci Brunner (Chris), and Angela Doran. Numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Dave Kane and sisters Ruth Whitman and Marian Sheldon. A Celebration of Life will be held at 12:30 PM Thursday, June 13th at the Cashmere Riverside Center 201 Riverside Drive, Cashmere, WA. A special thank you to Central Washington Hospital and Hospice Home Care. In Lieu of flowers, if preferred, a donation may be made in his name to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation or Hospice Home Care at Central Washington Hospital. Arrangements are by Telford's Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee, WA

Albert Edward Kane

May 7, 1935 - June 8, 2013