Bither, Kenneth A., 84, January 13, 2014. Calling hours are from 12 to time of service at 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 16 at Bowers Funeral Home, Houlton. Spring interment to be held in the Linneus Cemetery. Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home, Houlton.
LINNEUS – Kenneth A. Bither, 84, passed away January 13, 2014, at his residence in Linneus. He was born on June 3, 1929, in Linneus, one of 15 children of Willis and Clara (Goodblood) Bither.
Kenny was employed by Cole’s Express for 30 years until his retirement in 1982. He and Cathy ran Bither’s Country Inn for 6 years. Kenny was an avid storyteller who loved to camp, enjoyed the outdoors and was very involved with his community.
Ken is survived by his wife, Cathy: his children, Ted, Andy, Ed, Trudy Bither, Peggy Longstaff, Jayne Clark and Cara Williams; several grand-children; great-grandchildren and many other special family members and friends.
Friends may call 12 to 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 16, 2014, at Bowers Funeral Home, 10 Water St, Houlton where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. with Bernard Broder, M.Div officiating. Spring interment will be in the Linneus Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may donate in Ken’s memory to Hospice of Aroostook, 14 Access Highway, Caribou ME 04736 or to Cole’s Land Transportation Museum, 405 Perry Road, Bangor ME 04401. For an online memory book and to leave condolences please visit www.bowersfuneral.com.
