Kelly Christopher Ginther of Raymond Washington passed away at his home Thursday April 9th 2015. He was 47. Kelly was born July 4th 1967 at Willapa Harbor Hospital in South Bend, Washington. His parents are Freddi (Dilk) Ginther of South Bend, Washington and Wayland Ginther of Cosmopolis, Washington.
He is survived by his daughter Lindey, a brother Kerry, his mother and father, uncles and aunts, cousins, a friend Ken and his companion, Gleni.
Kelly worked in high school for his grandfather at Dilk Tire Factory, Safeway in Raymond, crab fished in Alaska, then for Weyerhaeuser, D. O. T. Forestry and West Coast Electric.
Kelly excelled in sports - football, wrestling and was an All Star in baseball in jr. high. He loved fishing, boating and hunting.
Kelly was baptized in the Catholic Church. He was a good son, brother and cousin to those he knew, until the horrific world of drugs came into his life. Kelly will be missed by everyone who he knew.
A celebration of Life will be held Saturday, May 9th at The Barge Restaurant, Raymond. The family suggests memorials may be made to Drug Enforcement in your local community.
A card of condolence with a message or a memory may be sent to the family at www.fernhillfuneral.com
Arrangements are entrusted to Fern Hill Funeral Home, 2208 Roosevelt St., Aberdeen.

From his Daughter

On April 9th 2015 my worst nightmare came true. I was told that my Dad was gone. I don't have the words to describe the pain and sadness I feel. To know that he will never come back and I will never get to hug him again and to know he will never get to tell me he loves me, hurts very much.. I'm still waiting to wake up from this nightmare.
For many years my Dad battled his demons and for the last seven years I have been battling my own next to him. Unfortunately my Dad wasn't lucky enough to overcome his. He lost his battle and his life. I'm determined to not let myself be next.
Addiction does not discriminate and will take anyone if you let it, kids from parents and parents from kids. My Dad was the most amazing Dad in the world and even at his worst I knew he loved me more than life itself. He would give anything for me to not follow in his footsteps and I will not.
I know he is proud of me for even just the small distance I have come from where I was. I promise to keep moving forward and not let this drag me back. I know it is going to be hard and I'm so beyond scared, but I know he is one of many Angles I have watching over me. I love you Dad and I already miss you so much. Rest in Peace.♥♥♥

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