LETI1IERS

Ken Thim, a contibuting editor to The Merchant Magazine and a long time member of the wood products industry, died Dec. 26. (See The Merchant, Jan. 1993, p. 46) - Editor.

Tribute To A Good Frtend

Ken Thim was a salesman, poet" counselor, sage and witty friend.

My first contact with him was through work. He called on our office as a wholesale building materials company sales rep. With a knack for talking meaningfully to people, making them feel comfortable without intruding, he stood out as a genuine human without an ounce of "put-on." He knew how to relate.

I became aware of tbe poety he'd been writing and sharing for years. Topics were everyday experiences, emotions, holidays, problems, people. Anyone could relate to his simple, rhythmic style - genuine, loving, humorous, witty, upbeat and sometimes impish with humor, compassion, goodwill, hope and inspiration - lessons of life.

Ken was famous for his Christmas poems, especially an ongoing epic of a naughty boy named Timmy. These were mailed by the thousands. Ken's work was even read on KABC Talk Radio. One of his latest ventures was "poems for hire" written for special occasions.

Ken was "Mr. Synergy." He brought out the best and then some in everyorie be met. He had a positive outlook in the face of personal problems (and he was no stranger to these). Ken was an inspiring man who lived life fully and pursued his passions.

I)onna Jones Furlow

Jones Lumber Co, P.O. Box 40 Lynwood, Ca.90262

HIS HT]MOR WAS SPECIAL

The January issue of The Merchant caried the obituary notice of the passing of a dear friend of mine, Ken Thim. I would like to express my gratitude for having known him. He touched the lives of many of us tbrougb the years.

' I first met Ken after the war at Freeway Lumber in Norwalk, Ca. tn later years at Home Owners Emporium and Flintkote Supply. Most of us knew or kept in touch with him through his poems. At my requesl he composed several in memory of friends passed on to the Great Forest Beyond.

Ken's special humor will be missed.

The Merchant does the lumber and building material industry a service each month by publishing editorials, news and obituaries.

Best wishes.

Rlchard "Dlck" Freeman

Retired So-Cal Commercial 6374W.78th St. Los Angeles, Ca. 90045

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