Mr. Kenneth "Ken" Douglas McDowell

July 5, 1951 – June 3, 2013

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ken McDowell, age 61, on June 3, 2013, at the Health Science Centre.

Ken is predeceased by his parents, Doug and Claire, both in 2012, and father-in-law, Peter Enns in 2010.

Left to grieve are his wife Rosemary, and son Cameron; sister Carol Braun (Dar); brother Rod McDowell (Kathy); mother-in-law Anne Enns; sister-in-law Elma Carson (Richard); brother-in-law Ron Enns (Joan); nieces and nephews: Brett McDowell, Kristine Braun (Chris), Nikki McDowell (Scott), Kim Braun, Julie Carson (Cam), Stacy Carson (Dave), Cory Enns (Deanne), Chad Enns; and great-nieces Zola and Sadie.

Ken grew up in St. Vital and attended Dakota Collegiate. Ken studied computer science at the University of Manitoba and spent his entire career in the IT industry. For the last 12 years, he worked at Sierra Systems, where he was a Project Manager as well as Principal in the company.

Ken loved to spend time with his family and many friends, especially at his cottage on Lake of the Woods. Ken started to build the family cottage in 1979, and the “lake” and boating soon became his passions.

We would like to thank all the staff in the IICU at the Health Sciences Centre for their care and support over these last months.

Ken will be dearly missed by his family, many friends and colleagues. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the ALS Society, 493 Madison Street Winnipeg, MB R3J 1J2

Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 7, 2013 at Thomson “In The Park” Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Blvd. Winnipeg MB R3T 5Y4