Kenneth Wayne Clapper

Born to Walter A. Sr. and Rita E. Clapper on July 5, 1943 in Bremerton. Ken attended Silverdale Schools and graduated from CKHS in 1961. During high school Ken started Silverdale Bicycle Shop and in August of 1960 he put on the first bicycle rodeo in Silverdale. Ken worked at the C&S hardware store, Dahl & Peterson and Foss Tug. In 1962 he went to work for Pacific NW Bell in downtown Seattle as a frame man and number five crossbar switchman for about five years. He gave his bicycle shop to his parents. After leaving PNB he went to work for The Poulsbo Rural Telephone Assn. which later became United Telephone of the Northwest. Ken worked as a lineman, cable splicer, testboardman and outside plant engineer. After about seven years Ken left United Tel. and succeeded in rezoning the old family property allowing him to build an office building. He also started a burglary and fire alarm business which he later sold. He worked several years for the Silverdale Coast to Coast and in 1990 he started Ken's Lock and Safe. The business is still in operation in Old Town Silverdale. Ken was president of The Northwest Locksmith Association for two years. He joined the Silverdale Volunteer Fire Department (CKFR) in 1959 and served for 18 years attaining the rank of Assistant District Chief. Ken was also an Eagle Scout. He is preceded in death by his parents and his older brother Walter A. Clapper jr.. He is survived by his younger sister Gail Cooper, younger brother Rodney Clapper, and many nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews. Ken enjoyed working with his customers and spending time with his friends and family. There will be no services at his request. Remembrances may be made to the KCFR-Medic 1 foundation.