CIMMERY
Kevin Paul Cimmery passed away on Aug. 1, 2005. He was born in Eureka, Calif. on Aug. 3, 1957.
He was preceded in death by his father, Vern Cimmery.
His wife, Tammy Lou, and children Garrett, Kristi and Donni survive him. He is also survived by his mother, Evelyn (Jim), and brothers Kim (Paula), Rick (Debbie) and Randy (Kathy). Other surviving relatives include his in-laws, Merlin (Della), Bosch, and sisters-in-law Debbie Bosch-Gravel (Casey), Dawna Tarrant (Darrel), and nephews Mark Cimmery, Cole Gravel, D.J. Tarrant and nieces Nicole Cimmery, Amanda Tarrant, and Laura Gravel.
Kevin loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman and camper. One of his biggest thrills was catching a king salmon weighing 38 pounds in Mutiny Bay. He enjoyed the family's yearly summer trips to the MarDon Resort doing what he like best - fishing, camping, and boating.
He loved to cook and had a variety of barbecue recipes much to the cuisine delight of his family. Kevin was a great pheasant hunter, he was an avid golfer, he played a tough game of horse shoes, bocci ball, enjoyed poker and almost any card game, and was a great storyteller of numerous fish tales.
Kevin began his baseball career with the Highline Little League, and moved on to play catcher for the Glacier High School team. He attended Yakima Community College and continued playing baseball. When he returned to the Burien area for further education, he enrolled at Highline Community College where he received his degree in advertising.
Kevin then met the love of his life, Tammy Lou. They were together for 26 years. Tammy's father, Merlin Bosch, involved Kevin in fast-pitch softball. He continued to play softball for 10 years until his family obligations grew and he chose to spend more time fishing, camping, and being involved in his kids sports.
In 1988, Kevin started working for Laborers Local 242 as a construction worker. He became a field representative, business agent, and dispatcher of Laborers and Hod Carriers Local 242, and was elected president.
In January 2000 Kevin's right leg was amputated due to an industrial accident. But that did not stop him from continuing to work toward the responsibility of leadership in the Laborers Local 242. Kevin and union brother Dale Cannon won one of the largest elections in the history of the Local 242. Kevin became the secretary-treasurer and business manager, and Dale became the president over staunch opposition. He represented a membership of 3,000 member, six business agents, and two office staff members and help his position for two terms.
Kevin was a trustee of Western Washington Laborers Employees Trust Fund serving on the welfare and pension plan. He was a delegate to the King County Labor Council, the Washington State Labor Council, the Seattle Building Trades Council, the Washington State Building and Construction Trades Council, the Washington and Oregon District Council of Laborers, and a delegate to the Washington and Northern Idaho District Council of Laborers. During contract negotiations Kevin served on the union side of the negotiating team regards the Laborers Master Agreement for Western Washington Laborers. During his years of service to the union Kevin established an annual golfing tournament held at the Tyee Golf Course for all union members.
Due to medical complications and recently diagnosed D.A.D.S., Kevin took an early retirement in January 2005. Kevin was always outgoing and friendly to all. His family, his numerous friends and fishing companions, and his many union brothers and sisters will miss him deeply. Kevin was the best big fish that got away. May he rest in peaceful waters forever.
