Ken passed away peacefully at Agape Hospice in Calgary on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at the age of 92 years.
A thoughtful, caring, dedicated family man Ken, was so very proud of his children and grandchildren and all of their accomplishments. He thoroughly enjoyed visits from family and friends and loved nothing more than a good discussion, particularly a political one.
Throughout the years Ken enjoyed curling, camping, wood working doing numerous home renovations, and eventually together with Trude, designing and building their dream home. Ken was proud of his 46 year newspaper career starting at the Saskatoon Star Phoenix, moving on to the Edmonton Journal, and then the Calgary Herald.
Ken and his wife Trude enjoyed 62 years of adventure, love and laughter. And he has greatly missed her companionship for the last 8 years. They are both lovingly remembered by Larry Turner (Anne), Richard Turner, Karen Kjenner (Randy), Barbara Shanahan; 9 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. While sad, we are uplifted by the memories of his many stories, his kindness, generosity, and love of family.
At Ken’s request there will not be a service.