Travis Aleen Kennedy, 82, was born Dec.14, 1920, in Craig, Colo., to Burks W. Traylor and Arte (Vaughn) Traylor. She died April 9, 2003 at her home in Oak Harbor.

Travis moved with her family to Shelton in 1936 and on to Camano Island in 1937. She graduated from Stanwood High School in 1939. She moved to Coupeville and worked for Doctor Chaffee. In 1940, she met Arthur Kennedy and they were married July 25, 1941.

The Kennedys lived in Oak Harbor, moving to Scenic Heights Road in 1942. They farmed and began a logging company in the late 1940s. In the 1960s they owned and managed the LK Apartments. This did not stop her from helping others. She was very active in Oak Harbor Church of the Nazarene. She served on the board, taught Sunday school, served as Sunday school director and director of the city-wide vacation Bible school.

Travis took great delight in helping others. Aside from her church, she was also a Cub Scout and 4-H leader. After Arthur’s passing in 1986, she volunteered at Help House and Planned Parenthood. Just last year, she took classes and volunteered at Pregnancy Care Clinic. She also enjoyed gardening.

Travis also delighted in traveling. After retiring, she and Arthur spent several years in Yuma, Arizona, visiting friends and family along the way. She greatly loved her children grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved God, her church, family and others.

Mrs. Kennedy is survived by her sons, Leonard and Soon Kennedy of Oak Harbor, Colburn and Susan Kennedy of Boulder, Colo., and her daughter, Myrtle and Leonard Heller of Mount Vernon. Grandchildren Bobbi Ann and Tom George of Snohomish; Paul and Krista Kennedy of Seattle; David and Carolyn Heller of Burlington; Charlotte and Joe Elliott of Seattle and Mike and Katy Heller of Burlington; Tom and Melissa Heller of Burlington and Victoria (Tori) Kennedy of Boulder, Colo., also survive her, along with 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Arthur, two sisters and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral service for Travis A. Kennedy will be held at Burley Funeral Chapel Saturday, April 19 at 10 a.m. with Pastor Ben Norris of Oak Harbor Church of the Nazarene officiating. Graveside services will follow at Maple Leaf Cemetery.

Remembrances may be made to Help House, 1091 SE Hathaway, Oak Harbor, WA 98277 or to any organization that helps others. Arrangements are by Burley Funeral Chapel, Oak Harbor.