Let’s honor Stan Boreson, Everett’s special son

I was greatly saddened to read about the recent death of Stan Boreson, at age 91. Stan, host and star of KING-TV’s “King’s Klubhouse,” was loved by those of us who grew up watching him on weekday afternoon television in the 1950s and ’60s. And, while it seems like a whole generation of entertainers and stars of that era have died in recent weeks and months, Stan was special. He exhibited a special warmth and kindness that is missing in today’s world. Some 20 years ago I had the brief but memorable experience of meeting him in person and he was just as genuine and unassuming in person as he had appeared on television years earlier.

After J.P. Patches death, the city of Seattle erected a statue to J.P. The city of Everett should do the same for its native son, Stan Boreson. The statue should include Stan and his accordion and perhaps his dog, No Mo. The statue should be placed in downtown Everett for everyone to see and enjoy. If nothing else, it will remind us of simpler, happier times. I would be happy and honored to contribute to a fund to make this statue a reality. I hope Mayor Ray Stephanson and the Everett City Council will honor Stan Boreson and make this happen.

Doug Beyerlein

Mill Creek