Kenneth "Ken" John Washburn of Washington, MO was born May 2, 1938 in Chicago, IL; the son of George Washburn and his wife, Doris (Jacksoniak).  Ken passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at the age of 84 years.  He received his education from Northwestern University in Evanston, Il. where he was president his senior year of his fraternity, Sigma Alpha Epsilon.  Ken was active in his younger years with the Sierra Club and did many backpacking trips with the group.  He was united in marriage to Sally (Westbrock) on October 17, 1987 in St. Louis, MO.  He was employed at McGraw-Hill Publishing in sales before his retirement in 1993.  Ken was a very active man who enjoyed a variety of activities.  He especially loved skiing, bicycling, golfing, playing tennis, pickleball, and hiking.  He and Sally hiked the Fourteeners (mountains that are at least 14,000 feet in elevation) while previously living in Colorado.  In his final selfless act, Ken was a tissue donor, and his gift helped the lives of 74 people.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents, George and Doris Washburn; and one daughter, Kendra Bradley.

He is survived by his wife, Sally Washburn of Washington; two sons: Scott Washburn and wife Shelley of Houston, TX., and Grant Washburn and wife Therese of Creve Coeur; two stepsons: Shawn Flick and wife Pam of Lenexa, KS., and Tom Flick of St. Charles; one brother, Greg Washburn and wife Sarah of Carmel, CA; fourteen grandchildren: Kate Bradley, Grant Washburn Jr., Hope Washburn, Donovan Washburn, Skye Washburn, Charlie Flick, Matthew Flick, James Flick, Mariella Flick, David Flick, Catherine Flick, Bernie Flick, Andrew Flick, and Caeli Flick; and many other relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the family (c/o Sally Washburn).