Kenneth Stuart Mckinnon

February 9, 1938 - October 11, 2022

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Ken McKinnon on October 11, 2022 in Vancouver.

Ken was born February 9, 1938 in Penticton B.C. The family moved to Prince Rupert in 1943 where Ken attended Primary, Intermediate and Secondary education. He graduated from Booth Memorial Secondary in 1956.

Ken moved to Vancouver to attend UBC where he graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in 1963.

He worked as an accountant with the North Vancouver School Board until retirement in 2009. Following retirement, Ken worked with the Vancouver Food Bank for 10 years.

During his University years and beyond, Ken showed a great interest in Musical Theatre as a member of the Music Society of UBC. Ken was an avid cast member and was a talented singer, dancer and producer in many MUSSOC productions from 1960 - 1978.

Ken's interests then shifted to football. He was very highly respected in the B.C football community. He was a long time football coach, administrator, educator, and official, starting in 1969 at Caldecott Park in Vancouver. Ken was a significant part of football at all levels for nearly 60 years. Ken received many awards and acknowledgements including the B.C. Lions Orange Helmet award. Ken was still a working official in High School football and part of the CFL sideline crew at B.C. Lions games when he unexpectedly passed on a game day.

Ken was also involved in organizing reunions called Rupert nights, where old friends and classmates gathered to celebrate their Prince Rupert days.

Ken is survived by one sister Eileen (Earl) Cornfield of Edmonton, many nieces and nephews, dear friends, Lynne and Wayne Steele, Liz Campbell and Sonja Fowles.

Ken was predeceased by one brother and sister in law, Marvin (Donna) Allen, his mother, Florence McKinnon and father, Hector McKinnon.

Ken was a quiet, unassuming, gentle man who loved his garden. Rest in Peace Ken.

A Celebration of his remarkable life will be held in the New Year (2023) Information to follow.

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