David Kane

Dave Kane, a lifetime resident of the Wenatchee Valley, passed suddenly at his home with his wife Sally by his side. Dave was born in the St Anthony's Hospital in Wenatchee on March 31st, 1940 to Albert E Kane and Ruth Atwood Kane. “Baby brother Dave” joined older brother Ed and sisters Ruth and Marian at the Kane home in the Stemilt Creek area. Dave married Sally Mattila in 1963 in Cashmere. A daughter, Jody Ann, was born. Dave attended South Wenatchee Grade school and graduated from Wenatchee High School in 1957. He enjoyed his employment while working on the construction of the fish ladder on Rock Island Dam and commuting daily to work on the construction of Wanapum Dam; and working at Kane Brothers Concrete. He completed a commitment with United States Air Force/Washington National Guard. The family moved to Orondo in 1969 and became involved in orcharding and continued to farm there for 43 years. Dave retired from orcharding in 2012 and moved to the family cabin at Lake Wenatchee. While living in Orondo, Dave participated in various community organizations. He was a member and served as Master of the Orondo Grange, a volunteer and Commissioner of the Orondo Volunteer Fire Department and president of the North Central Washington District Fair. He served as chairman of the board of Chief Wenatchee Growers. Dave had a variety of personal special interests and talents. He had a special mechanical knack for repairing and maintaining equipment needed to operate an orchard. He raced cars as a young man and in later years supported those friends involved in car racing from Orondo and Lake Wenatchee. He enjoyed supporting his daughter Jody and her horse activities over many years. There were some winters when Dave and Sally traveled through the southwest in their RV's and enjoyed taking jeeping excursions. Dave was known for his kind and generous nature, warm and contagious laughs and almost epic storytelling abilities, as well as his readiness to share a treasured collection of stories and jokes. His affectionate, loving hugs and firm, hearty handshakes will be missed. Dave's brother Ed and sister Marian preceded him in passing. His survivors include several special nieces and nephews; Sister Ruth Whitman; Sister-in-law Linda Kane; daughter Jody Kane and wife Sally. The family would like to give special thanks to Lake Wenatchee Fire and Rescue for their quick response. Their dedication, commitment, professionalism was greatly appreciated. The family asks that any memorials in Dave's name please be addressed to LWFR 21696 Lake Wenatchee Hwy, Leavenworth WA 98826. At Dave's request, there will be no services. Arrangements in the care of Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee.

David Kane

November 14, 2022