Kenneth (Kenny) R. Borgen, Jr., born in Seattle, WA November 28, 1944 to Naval Commander Kenneth and Ethel Borgen, passed away unexpectedly on October 9, 2017.

He was a graduate of West Seattle High School class of 1963. He joined the Navy and served in the Philippines and upon his return, joined the Baker’s Union Local 9 and worked as a Baker for Safeway Albertsons.

Kenny lived in West Seattle the majority of his life. He was an avid reader, and had particular interest in war-time novels and movies.

Kenny was a quiet, gentle man who will be remembered with love and affection by his family, sisters Carol Hart Banks (Jon), Phyllis A. Engstrom Deceased (Scott) and Cynthia K. Baird, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Military Ceremony will be held at Tahoma National Cemetery November 28, 2017 at 11:00 AM.

Published in the Westside Seattle print edition, November 17, 2017.