Joseph Edward Kennedy Obituary (1929

Joseph Edward Kennedy, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at the age of 91. Joe was born on September 7, 1929 in Blackwell, Oklahoma, to Merle and Ethel Kennedy. He moved to Colorado Springs as a child, then to Roswell, and Albuquerque, where he graduated from the University of New Mexico with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He served in the Army in the Korean Conflict, stationed in Paris, and later moved to Bremerton to work as a mechanical engineer in the shipyard until his retirement. He met Judy Hanlon at the Catholic Chancellor Club in Seattle, and they were married at St. Joseph's Church on November 20, 1965. They were married for 56 years and raised seven children together at their home in Tracyton. They later had adventures living in San Diego and Bakersfield, California, before settling in Poulsbo. Joe became Grand Knight of the Bremerton Knights of Columbus council. He joined the Mushroom Club, where he, his wife, and friends enjoyed combing the woods for chanterelles. He even designed the original logo for the club. He loved ballroom dancing and could really "cut a rug" back in the day. He and Judy were members of the Laf-a-Lot Dance Club in California, where they made many lasting friends. He enjoyed listening to 40's records, and even learned to like country music in Bakersfield. Joe always loved watching birds, gardening, and taking photos of flowers, trees, family, and friends. Joe is survived by his wife Judy of Poulsbo and their seven children: Kathleen (Ernie), Joe (Denise), Jennifer (Mike), Susan (Matt), James, Dan (Robin), and Tim (Lauren). He is also survived by fourteen grandchildren, whom he loved deeply. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Dan, as well as many friends. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, September 3, at 12:00 at St. Olaf's Catholic Church in Poulsbo. A rosary will be offered at 11:30 am. Unfortunately, due to Covid restrictions, there will not be a reception. He will be buried at Cherry Grove Memorial Park in Poulsbo. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.