Ernest "Bus" Kabelac Obituary (1924

Ernest "Bus" Kabelac, 90, of Bremerton, WA passed away on February 27, 2015. Born on November 12, 1924 to Ernest A. and Ruth F. (Conklin) Kabelac in Colby, WA. Bus went on to join and serve honorably in the US Army during WWII. He served from 1943-1946, in the 86th Infantry, Company E, 10th Mountain Division. He married Fern Tedford on September 27, 1946 in Port Orchard, WA. After serving his country, Bus went on to work at PSNS and retired as a Joiner from Shop 64. In his spare time, Bus enjoyed bowling, reading, rollerskating, skiing and ice skating; however, he had a passion for fishing and was an avid outdoorsman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Fern; parents; and brother, Herbert. Bus' memory will live on with his sons, Jerry (Donna) of Belfair, WA, Larry (Suzanne), of Lakebay, WA, Richard "Ernie" (Terrill) of Federal Way, WA and Ron (Becki) of Port Orchard, WA; 6 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren. Public visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 4th from 10-4pm at Lewis Funeral Chapel with a memorial service following on Thursday, March 5th beginning at 12pm. Interment will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery.