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Kenneth Ledgerwood

March 1, 1954–September 3, 2022

Kenneth "Coug" Ledgerwood died September 3, 2022, in a kayaking accident. He was in one of his favorite places, the Salmon River, surrounded by the people he loved most.

Kenneth "Coug" Ledgerwood was born March 1, 1954 in Pomeroy to George Ledgerwood and Dorothy (Prater) Ledgerwood. He attended Holy Rosary School and Pomeroy High School, graduating in 1972. After high school, he graduated from WyoTech with a degree in automotive mechanics. After returning home, Kenny went to work for Able Automotive and McKeirnan Hardware.

In 1976, he went to work for a farmer, Bud Mills in Tekoa, Wash. He moved home to Pomeroy in 1978 where he farmed with his brother Steve Ledgerwood and father George Ledgerwood. Ken married Debbie Sliter on June 9, 1979 and together had two children Luke and Kallie Ledgerwood. The farm transitioned to Ken and Debbie in the mid-80s and his son joined the operation in 2002. Kenny continued to farm alongside his son until he took on a semi-retirement role in 2020.

Coug was a friend to all, a bit of a renegade, and a risk taker. Ken and his wife Debbie had several different business ventures throughout his life which included managing and building FSA office buildings, buying and operating a motel, opening a restaurant and even a short stint in stock car racing. Coug truly enjoyed being involved with and watching racing. It didn't matter if it was a boat or a car, if it was loud and fast, he was smiling. He also enjoyed playing pool, throwing horseshoes (in his younger years), watching NASCAR, hunting, spending time with his family and Ketchup!

Ken was preceded in death by father George Ledgerwood.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years Debbie and their two children, Luke (Nichol) Ledgerwood and Kallie (Thomas) Warren; his mom Dorothy Kausche, brother Steve (Holly) Ledgerwood, and his three sisters Barb (Dave) Donaldson, Karen Kastl, and Molly (Matt) Dixon. He was also known as the proud "Pa Coug" to four grandsons Blake, Chase, Jake, and Roy.

To honor Kenny's memory a celebration of life will be held at the Spinners Maple Hall in Pomeroy, Wash., September 10, 2022 at 11a.m.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to: Pomeroy Spinners Club, % Larry Ledgerwood, P.O. Box 745, Pomeroy, WA 99347.