Obituary: Kenneth Dale Huskey, 74, Mosier

Kenneth Dale Huskey of Mosier, Oregon, passed away at the age of 74 on April 21, 2025. Kenneth was born on June 10, 1950 in The Dalles, Oregon. He was the youngest in the family from the marriage of John and Mabel Huskey raised in the hills of Mosier, Oregon. Due to a large family he grew up with his siblings children. Uncle Kenny was the same age as most of his numerous niece and nephews.

Ken attended Mosier Elementary, Chenowith and Wahtonka High School, class of 1968. After high school Ken worked the summer in the woods as a feller bucker and as a high scaler. He completed his two year degree at Mt. Hood Community College. Ken married Wendy in 1973 and lived on Huskey hill. They started a family in 1975 when Patrick was born. The family moved to Carson, WA and Dale came along in 1978. The family returned to Mosier in 1987. Ken would continue his education and earn many certificates related to his career with the US Forest Service.

Most of Ken’s working career was with the United State Forest Service as a Civil Engineer. He made many memories and numerous lifelong friends in his career. He worked on the Hood River National Forest and the Gifford Pinchot National Forest for 42+ years.

During his career he served on fire crews, road design, timber sales and many projects throughout both forests. One of his largest projects toward the end of his career was designing and overseeing the Hwy 35/Mt. Hood Meadows interchange project.

Ken’s hobbies included playing his guitar, fiddle and banjo. He loved hunting, fishing and camping. None of which was ever by himself. Ken always hunted with family, mostly his two son’s and grandkids. Ken didn’t need to harvest anything to have fun as long as he was out with family enjoying the many memories he made along the way. A drive through any of the back hills always had a story about killing a deer with somebody over there, and over there, and over there. He would often follow up with, “That one might have been legal!”

Ken was awarded an American Legion School Award. This award was earned for Courage, Honor, Leadership, and Patriotism. Friends and family would vouch for every single value from that award through out his life. Ken had a keen sense of humor and wit. You always new it was coming by the trademark grin that preceded the delivery. Ken enjoyed good whiskey, bourbon and a cigar by a campfire any day or night.

Survived by his bride of 52 years Wendy Huskey (Reed). His favorite first born son Patrick, wife Sonya, grandson Tyler. His favorite second born son Dale, wife Wendy (Jr.), granddaughter’s Irelyn and Skylar, grandson’s Dallas and Kadin, great granddaughter Blake and grand dog Theo.

Ken is also survived by his brother Jack (Betty), Sisters Lorna and Lucille and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Ken’s wishes were to celebrate life each and everyday, and asked that no service be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fraternal Order of the Eagles #1744 at P.O. Box 329 in Stevenson, WA 98648, Diabetes Fund or Building Fund.

Ken’s family would like to thank the many friends and family members who were a part of Ken’s life. Ken’s family would also like to thank a very large medical care family who provided care to Ken over the years. Ken lived a long and blessed life due to his care and the love of family and friends.

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.