We are heartbroken to announce that on August 12, 2017, our dear husband, Dad, Poppa and friend passed away at Trinity Hospice in Kamloops. He fought a short but brave battle with cancer. He has left us with an amazing legacy of loving family, friends, and the outdoors. Serving others with his time and talents was a gift he shared with everyone he knew. He is our Legend!

Ken was born in Salmon Arm hospital and grew up in Canoe where he attended school. At age 15 He left home to make his way in the world. He went to Vancouver and completed a radio/television electronics course at BCIT, and later attained his electrical ticket. He worked for Woodward’s in Vancouver and moved to Kamloops when they opened their store on Victoria St. in 1964. He was with them for 29 years. In 1990 he went to work for BCLC back in the original Woodward’s building. Ken retired in 1997 and together he and Mabel had 20 wonderful years of retirement.

“The Cabin” at Shuswap Lake that Ken built, has been a labour of love since 1978. Through this time his family continues to build unforgettable memories at this special place.

Ken is survived by his wife, Mabel, two children, Michael (Sandra) & Noreen (James Haasdyk), 5 wonderful grandchildren, Liam, Connor, Brinn, Ben & Ava. Ken and Mabel treasure their close group of friends whom they enjoy hiking and biking with. Ken enjoyed sharing all of his passions with family and friends: snow skiing, water skiing, windsurfing and woodworking.

Special thanks to all the dedicated doctors & staff at RIH and Trinity Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ken’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

A celebration of Ken’s life will be held at Kamloops Alliance Church, Saturday, Aug 19th at 1:00 pm.

Condolences may be expressed at www.myalternatives.ca

• Date : 2017-08-12
• Location : Kamloops, B.C.