Kenneth E. Eliason, age 88, of Pasco, WA passed away July 12, 2023. Ken's passing was peaceful and surrounded by family. Ken is survived by children Karee, Danny (Beth), Paul (Carol), Angela (Rick), ex-wife Diana, and brother Stanley. He also leaves behind grandchildren Brittany & David (Morgan), great grandchildren Rumi, Duke, & Shadyn, and step grandchildren Heather, Jeff, & Melissa.

Ken is a Veteran of the Korean War and served the Navy as a Gunner. He received an honorable discharge for his services and was very proud to be a part of the military. He was born September 22, 1934 in McVille, ND and grew up in Pekin, ND, the son of Bella and Soren Eliason. As a child he was busy helping with the family farm and spending time with sister Ruthie and brother Stanley in his dad's Standard Oil gas station.

After serving the Navy, discharged in 1959, married Diana and lived in Pekin, ND; Sydney, NSW, Australia, and settled in the Tri-Cities in 1963. He worked for Battelle NW for 30 years and following his retirement drove a City of Pasco school bus for 20 years. He was a devoted Christian! Kind, loving, and greeted strangers with a smile.

Services will be held Tuesday, July 25th - 1pm at Mueller's Tri-Cities Funeral Home in Kennewick. Followed with Honor Guard burial services.