My brother's 51st birthday today.  Thought of #51 Dick Butkus and my thoughts turned to you right away.  I miss you Ken.  Think of you often!!

Hey Kenny-boy. I miss you. We were great friends from the time we met during the Wood Gundy training program in Toronto in 1979. We all learned very quickly that you were unique, funny, smart, loving and loyal. I have a picture in my living room of you, Mark Whitehead and me at an "Ultra Glow" cosmetics road show on Marine Drive...we were definitely only there for the free drinks! Anyway, sorry you didn't stick around longer...we had a lot more hot wings to eat, cold draft to drink and US college football to watch. Much love, Dooger-boy.

Our 40th reunion happened on the weekend. You entered my thoughts continuously Saturday night.

I'll never forget your kindness at the 30th reunion. You were always a very nice guy. May you rest in peace.

Ken,

it came as a surprise to see you on here. You are an absolutely amazing doctor and have been a very helpful friend! Have a good one and thanks for being great

Kenny Boy;
Just to let you know that the first anniversary of your passing does not go unnoticed.Free from Call now.
Love Gary and Pam Ramage

Kenny,

I love you man, always have, always will. You know that. So so sorry we drifted away. My bad. Thanks for everything. Just so you know, I'm going to "our rock" off the north shore and leave a margarita for you.  I'm so sad for my loss but know you now have some true peace. That makes me feel a bit better.  I love you man. peace out. we'll talk later..

Kenny boy. Your a good Doc and a great friend. I'm sorry to hear of your passing. I fondly remember the good times we had in Victoria.

Ken -- Thought of you many times today -- your birthday.  I hope you are in a very happy place with lots of good, caring, interesting people!

Ken.... When we met again at a reunion, never would have guessed you to become a Doctor.. My hat goes off to you. Never a person for a lack of words, almost never with out a smile, or a laugh. You were quite often the centre of the conversation.
The world will be a different place with your absence. 
So... Our condolences from our family to yours, 
Rest in Peace.. God Bless
Ted, Liz, Eileen& Theodore 
The Noordam's

Ken, I will always remember the delight of seeing you at the hospital so many years ago, and "talking" to you in the recent past.  Knowing that you are no longer in this world, makes it an emptier place.  You will be missed.
Rest in peace.

For those that would like to attend the service for Ken Arthur on Monday May 23 at 1:00 pm, the service will be held 100 yards West of the Spanish Banks West Concession stand on the beach by an outcrop of rocks. The Concession stand has a sign named Spanish Banks West.

There will be a celebration of Ken's life afterwards at the Kats Rugby Clubhouse (2804 West 3rd Ave., Vancouver) at 3:00 pm.

Please spread the word to anyone that would like to attend either event.

Rest In Peace Ken...I know you are in a better place.

Ken, You will be greatly missed. Thanks for being a bud, thanks for your help, thanks for the stories and the laughs.

I enjoyed our long conversations, I enjoyed laughing with you and I enjoyed having you in my life. You are missed Ken.

Hi Kenny, I wish I had taken you up on one last game of flag football. You were great to talk to after my near death experience in Thailand, a true friend,miss you buddy.

Too soon, Ken...too soon.   RIP
Shirley (Williamson) Pierce

Kenny,
You will be so sorely missed. I know you are in a happier place now but we are so sad not to be able to connect with you. You were always terrific fun to be around, never a dull moment, especially if there was another table, nearby within earshot when you were telling a story. 
You were so very much your own person which we all admired and we did always appreciate you keeping in touch.
Thinking of you.
Rod

Ken Mike and I will miss you. I will be forever thankful for your time, medical expertise and patience in helping me understand the sudden death of my brother. You were always the one who took the time to keep in contact with your friends and we loved that about you. We hope you have found the peace and happiness that you so deserve.
love Mike and MA

Ken- Mike and I will miss you. I will be forever thankful for your time, medical expertise and patience in helping me understand my brother's sudden death. You were always the one who took the time to keep in touch. We hope you find the peace and happiness you so deserve.
Love Mike and MA

Ken,
We all lead such busy lives and I often regret not keeping in touch with old friends. I know we weren't close but I did consider you to be a friend.
I remember playing neighbourhood games at Nanaimo Park and sharing classes with you in high school, especially Math 12 with Mrs. Remple. 
You always went out of your way to talk to me, even after high school and I will always cherish our last conversation were I feel I truely got to know you. 
You always made me laugh with you contagious smile and goofy antics, but I do know that you are in a better place. You will be missed.

Hi Ken...I was looking forward to seeing you again at the next class of 72 reunion.I will always remember you as a super bright guy with an infectious energy.And that voice and smile.You are missed Ken.Until...Doug Rennie.

I so remember when...... so many fun memories from school, and even the 50th Union at Killarney.  You will be missed. Rest in Peace Ken.

May you now rest in peace, Ken.  I'll always remember you as in the attached picture, my fun loving buddy from High School.

Hi Ken

Had great memories of you in high school.  Wishing you  greater adventures, more joy and happiness on your new journey

Ken - I am sorry that your life was relatively short. I am also sorry that it seems a lifetime ago in high-school that we knew one another. I'll always remember you as being quite a character and hope you are now in a better place.

In your memory, Dr. Ken ... friend and next-door/building neighbor. I will miss your presence & quietly grieve your unexpected passing.  I did enjoy our brief times together  when our paths crossed on various occasions when we would would talk  just about anything and find substance and meaning in the content in each of the others' intellects & points of view on a whole range of subject matter (Anything & everything under the sun so-to-speak.  Now I suppose you are truly part of the cosmos & are at peace & free from the various burdens and suffering in life.
I suppose the saying applies here ...
"The dog barks, but Caravan moves on"
Goodbye Ken

Hey Ken!

Sorry I missed you.  Wish I could have done something positive for you.  You surprised me by leaving so soon!  I really appreciate you keeping in touch and making me feel a little younger through all these years we have been hooked up.  I just drove by 57th and Granville and saw the old Taylor Mansion and remembered going through the deserted house in 1971 or so and the big bruise you gave me on my arm when we all got a little startled by something in the dark.  I remember you slept over at our house after my 18th birthday and tried to climb up into my sister's bedroom in the middle of the night!  We enjoyed Frank Gnup together in Fall 1972.  You enjoyed all the characters you met.  And they enjoyed you, too.  You were a character!  A big rough and tough teddy bear.  Wish we had hooked up for lunch with Mr. Iwata.  I know you did.  I will make a pilgrimage to the Kerr Road hill, but cannot promise I will run up at this stage.  You brought many moments of laughter and joy to my life.  Thanks.  I miss you and always will!  All the very best,

OBITUARY

Kenneth Robin Arthur

28 May, 1954 – 7 April, 2011

Glenhaven Memorial Chapel

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