Rudolph Lynd Peden

Son of Jessie and Rudolph, a.k.a. Bud, Pete, Rudy, Sweetheart, and Daddy, he is a child of God, saved by grace, through faith alone, in Christ alone. He was husband to Margie, father of nine, Betty, Kassie, Jessie, Sue, Rudy, John, Sheri, Janie and Mike. He was Grandpa and Papa to his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was second born, brother to Rena, Joe, Betty and Van, born in Washington D.C. and raised in Lexington, Kentucky. He served our country for twenty two years in the navy and air force, and also worked at Bremerton Naval Shipyard until 1973. After retirement,(does one ever really retire with nine kids?), he and Margie enjoyed traveling and working a Summer at Yellowstone National Park and a Winter at Death Valley National Park. He excelled in swimming, and worked as a lifeguard in his youth, teaching all of his kids to swim, and competed in the Senior Olympics across the country winning many medals. He was also a gifted cartoonist and amused his kids with his talent. Rudolph was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Renton, Washington. He is loved. He was a loving husband and dad and will be greatly missed, although he is now absent, we know he is present with the LORD. In lieu of flowers, donations to Trinity Baptist Church or the Parkinson’s Disease Association are suggested. Thank you.