SEATTLE – A public memorial for legendary Seattle Pacific track and field coach Ken Foreman has been set for Sunday, Jan. 27.
 
The service in SPU's Royal Brougham Pavilion will begin at 2:00 p.m., as confirmed on Saturday by Foreman's wife, Denise.
 
Foreman passed away on Dec. 23 at the age of 96.
 
Widely regarded as the founder of the Seattle Pacific athletic program, Foreman coached track, cross country, and basketball during five decades at the school. It was his efforts which were largely responsible for the construction of Brougham Pavilion.
 
Along with all of his accomplishments at the school, was selected to the coaching staff of 14 U.S. international track teams, including his role as head women's track coach for the 1980 Olympic team. He also served as the Team USA head coach for the 1983 World Outdoor Championships and 1986 Goodwill Games.
 
Some of the Olympians he coached through the years were former Seattle Pacific stars Pam Spencer, Lorna Griffin, and Sherron Walker.
 
In addition, Foreman was the author of several books on track and field technique, and on his coaching career.