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Kenneth Steer Obituary
Ken passed away peacefully on January 25, 2012, at Broadmead Lodge, his home for the last five years. Born in Victoria, May 9, 1925, "a James Bay boy". Predeceased by his parents Alf and Rose, his sister Edna Linley and great granddaughter Kayleigh. Survived by his loving wife of 62 wonderful years Lorna (Ashe), son Bob, daughter Maureen (Mike), grandchildren Marnie (Jay), Jason (Angie), Jenni (Matt), Ariel (Jesse), Marina and four beautiful great grandchildren. Also survived by his brother Glen (Carolyn) and sister-in-law Mary Tomlin. Ken was a veteran of WW2, mostly convoy duty on the Atlantic Coast then finished his electrical apprenticeship at VMD, worked as an electrician for 40 years at Yarrow's shipyard, the last 25 years as electrical foreman (they were happy days!). Upon retirement Ken became interested in restoring vintage cars and was very proud of his 1933 Chev restoration. Ken was a member of the Capital City Chev Club, Victoria Vintage Car Club, founding member of the Esquimalt Anglers and also a member of I.O.O.F. Lodge #1.
The family would like to give special thanks to all the staff at Broadmead Lodge for the care given to Ken over the years, he loved them all.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday January 30 at 2:00pm at First Memorial, 4725 Falaise Drive, Royal Oak with reception to follow. Flowers gratefully declined - donations may be made to Broadmead Care Foundation, 4579 Chatterton Way, Victoria BC V8X 4Y7.
Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Steer
5 Entries
Jenni Cumming
February 10, 2012
Papa, you will be forever loved and missed.
Maureen Briggs
February 1, 2012
Dad, any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad! You are a wonderful dad, father-in-law, papa and great papa and I will never forget the wonderful memories. I love you and will miss you dearly! Your daughter, Mo.
Mike Briggs
January 31, 2012
Thanks for everything Ken, you were more than a father-in-law, you were also a great friend. You'll always be remembered.
Kay Steer
January 28, 2012
You are now at peace dear Ken. I will always cherish my memories of good times with you and Lorna. My sincere condolences to you Lorna and the rest of the family.
Brian McGregor-Foxcroft
January 28, 2012
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Ken Steer. He and my father worked together for many years as electricians at Yarrows Shipyards in Esquimalt. I was a very young boy when my father introduced me to Ken. He was always well respected by those who knew and worked with him. I extend my sincere condolences to his surviving family members.
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