Alfred “Bonka” Kinney
Alfred Kinney “Bonka” Alfred Kinney Passed away peacefully on June 27, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents’ Charles Kinney and Florence Tiller. Brothers George and Jim Kinney. He lost his wife Joan in 2006. They were married for 66 years and she was the love of his life. He leaves behind his son Jim Kinney and his wife Kathy of Yuba City. Also his daughter Julie Baldwin and husband Sam of San Ramon. Al “Bonka” was a cherished grandfather to Brad Baldwin of Auburn, Scott Baldwin of San Francisco, Brian Kinney of Yuba City and step grandfather to Richard Cox of Yuba City. He always had a happy smile for his new Great grandbaby Simone. Al was born on September 22, 1918 in Baton Rouge, LA and moved to California as a young teenager. He Graduated from Yuba City High in 1936 and then attended Yuba College and Poly Tech College of Engineering. Al moved to Oakland, CA in 1939 and worked for a general engineering company during the war. He made a big decision in 1946 to start his own business in Marysville. Kinney Electric became successful and eventually moved to Bridge Street in Yuba City. The business is still successfully run by his son. Al joined and then served as a regional president of the Electrical Apparatus Service Association to stay in contact with similar businesses worldwide. He was a member of the local Elks Lodge for 59 years and served as a local past president. He also was a member of the local Moose Lodge. Al and his wife Joan loved to travel with family and friends. They traveled the world several times and constantly planned their next travel adventure. Al is now on his way to his next trip. Al “Bonka” will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends. Memorial Services will be Thursday, July 1, 2010 at 11:00 am at Ullrey Memorial Chapel, 817 Almond St., Yuba City. Reverend Jim Anderson will be officiating. Contributions are requested for: The, (research) 530 Bercut Dr Sacramento, CA 95811. Send Condolences at
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