This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Kevin Engle who was born on February 5, 1964 and passed away on January 27, 2011. We will remember him forever.
A celebration of Kevin's life took place at Big Daddy's Barbecue Banquet Hall on February 19, 2011 between 2:00 and 5:00 p.m AKST. Friends recounted their many stories of times with Kevin over beer and barbecue. A memorial service for family and friends will be held on July 9, 2011, at 11 a.m. at Faith United Church of Christ in State College, Pennsylvania.
UA Foundation
P.O. Box 757530
Fairbanks, Alaska 99775
Please make checks payable to "UA Foundation" and include "In memory of Kevin Engle" in the note. If you have additional questions, please contact the UAF Development Office at 907-474-2619.
For those who wish, condolence cards may be sent to Kevin's parents at Clair and Marilyn Engle, 231 Carter View Dr., Cody, WY 82414. Kevin's friends are also organizing a team to participate in the AHA Heart Walk in Kevin's name (of course wearing their "Big Dog" T-shirts!).
Tributes
Leave a tributeAnd yet I was the one who caused the big explosion - leaving frozen orange to thaw out in the kitchen - and redecorating the kitchen in the process after neglecting it for 2 days in the summer heat. That may have been the day I came home and found you and Rune sighting my through your 50-calibre rifle as I walked in through the front door.
There were always so many parties & great food. But what I remember most was your catchphrase. "Drive fast, take chances". Your way of saying "take care" while pretending you meant the opposite.
In a way, you were my introduction to America.
Moved offices today next door to GINA. Left a lot of stuff behind, but your flying pig had to move with me. Had to smile. Brought back some fond memories. Miss you, big dog.
We still think of you and miss you. Happy birthday, wish you were here for it. CLS remembers you!
My thoughts and prayers are with you Clair and Marilyn!
Have not talked for a long time... again how time has passed... always remember the good times we had playing football at State College High School... way back this would have been our 30th since we put on the old pads.
Was looking forward to our reunion next year hoping to talk and see what was new.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family...
God bless
Bob Abernethy SCAHS 1982
Ray Highsmith
Admittedly in recent years I only occasional bumped into you. But knowing you are truly gone fills me with sadness.
I don't believe anybody ever had a bad thing to say about Kevin. He was a REALLY nice guy! He will be missed!!
- Scott Stihler
Kevin ... we struggle to understand a world without you.
We dearly miss your presence in our lives.
-Kim Lindquist
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One time I was having a particularly rough day and Kevin gave me some little toy that must have been from a happy meal or something. I don't know why but for some reason I kept that thing in my desk for a couple of years. The thing is, Kevin always knew how to make anybody feel good. Everybody liked Kevin and Kevin liked everybody.
Kevin and I were friends and I enjoyed sharing an office with Kevin, when he worked for the seismology lab. We enjoyed working, kidding, and helping each other with problems.
I remember, walking in on Kevin one day. He was doing research, on sending a pager message, after an automatic earthquake triggered alarm. He googled the word "pager" and then clicked on one of the results. Kevin was embarrassed after accidently entering into the "Pocket Panty Web Page" and I asked him what the hell he was doing.
I am glad Kevin did not pick up on my pencil chewing habits. I learned to be a better person after spending time with Kevin. My hope and prayers go out to Kevin, his friends, and his family.
God Bless Kevin,
From Mitch Robinson
Meeting Kevin for the 1st time - from Marianne Stone
I remember Kevin stepping out of the rental car at the restaurant for Kent and Kim's Groom’s Dinner and thinking, “WOW!!!” Kevin looks just like a big cuddly bear! I would later get Kevin and Chris Wood's names mixed up. So, I told Kevin from then on I would call him Christopher Robin or Pooh Bear. Anyway, after thinking about this today, I pulled down one of the “Winnie the Pooh” books I have and was flipping through it. Christopher Robin and Pooh Bear were very good friends in the series and inseparable. Here is one of their conversations:
“If ever there is a tomorrow when we’re not together,
There is something you must always remember,
You are braver than you believe,
Stronger than you seem,
And smarter than you think,
But the most important thing is
Even if we’re apart,
I’ll always be with you.”
And…
“If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart, I’ll stay there forever.
Kevin will forever be in our hearts.
Love and gentle bear hugs,
Marianne Stone