It is with a heavy heart and hand that I am writing this in memory of my brother Ken. His untimely death in a farm accident on March 10, 2012 caused a shock wave that ripped threw the hearts of his family, friends and community. To Ken family was everything just like he was for all of us. He was the common link that kept this family connected. He leaves behind his greatest love/joy in life, his wife Carol, their children Melissa, Crystal (Mark) Tillmanns; Jaycee (Brad) Farrants and seven grandchildren that were the apple of Papa's eyes, Ethan, Ryley, Morgan, Nate, Kira, Mila and Ally. Carol's parents, Tom and Helen Prystupa and all his siblings, Pat, Lorraine, Gillian, Lyle (Heather); Janey, David (Teresa); Renee (Trevor). His nieces and nephews were added treasures in Ken's Tack Box of life. Ken lived a very full and busy life but he never seemed to be in a hurry. He was always ready to help others, never said anything bad about anyone and was always happy to see you with a smile on his face that will stay in our memories forever. My brother was truly one the "good guys". In his early years Ken was active in Farm Boys Camp and 4-H. He showed both horses and cattle and won numerous trophies for his effort. Later he joined the Ag. Society volunteering hours of his time for the Fair, Bull Show and whatever they needed him for. Ken met, fell in love with and married Carol some 35 years ago and together they created a wonderful life on the farm near Richard. Ken's passion was his cattle. There was pure joy on his face when he discussed bloodlines, what bull or cow he was hoping to buy or what semen he wanted to use. Ken's life ended on the acreage he bought after leaving the farm. He loved his house in North Battleford, but he needed a place in the country. There is an old saying that you can take a man out of the farm but you can't take the farm out of the man. This was so true about Ken. He needed a place for his dog treat business and had to have a few cows kicking around. CARD OF THANKS On behalf of Ken's family I would like to thank those that came to help after the 911 call. A heartfelt thank you to Deb McNabb for being there with Carol and Melissa on that awful night. To Claude and Deb Beckman for driving Greg (my son) and I to the acreage. To Aaron McNabb and Corey Riglin for being "gentle" with Ken so I could cover him with a blanket and say my Good-byes. To Sallows and McDonald - Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home, Living Faith Church and the ladies that provided lunch. All of you played an important part in our final farewell to Ken. From all of us to all of you these three words that sum up Ken and Carol's life together. LIVE, LOVE, LAUGH! The family have requested that memorial donations be made to Kali's Wish Cancer Foundation c/o Pet Planet, 708 Riverbend Square, Edmonton, AB T6R 2E3 or Agua Resources c/o Casey Sitter, 3116 N Main, Vidor, TX 77662. Lorraine ____________________________________________________
