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BORN
1932
DIED
2022
Kenneth Hay Obituary
It is with great sadness that the family announces Ken's passing at Royal Inland Hospital at the age of 89. He was predeceased by his loving wife Mary, his parents Art and Eva, as well as his brother Doug.
Ken will be lovingly remembered and missed by his children, Debbie (Doug), Alan (Margo), Cathy Courneyea (Dan), grandchildren Kyle, Kristian, Mariah, Taylor, Connor, plus close family friends Kathy McMillian and Darlene Harris.
Ken was born in Calgary and raised in Strathmore, Alberta, but moved to Port Coquitlam when his dad was hired as Superintendent of Colony Farms, Essondale. Upon graduating from Port Coquitlam Secondary, he moved (1951) to work on Nicola Lake Stock Farm with his dad. It was at a square dance in 1952, that Ken met Mary. They were married in 1954. They later moved to Merritt and then Kamloops where Ken was employed by Buckerfield's. In 1956 they moved to Lumby and lived there until 1966, when they once again moved back to Kamloops. In 1972 he began working for Weyerhaeuser and stayed there until his retirement.
While in Lumby, Ken became an avid curler and continued to curl when he moved back to Kamloops. Ken loved fishing and spent many a day camping at Birch Lake with his family. He was an excellent gardener plus a huge Blazers and Canucks fan. In early 2000, Ken embraced the changing tech world with cell phones, laptops and became an avid digital photographer. He was so happy and proud when a few of his photos made it on to the Global News Weather window. Family was everything to Ken and he will be deeply missed by us all.
Special thanks to Dr. Malan and his receptionist Judy, the staff at Royal Inland Hospital and those in the community who helped with Ken's care and support. Also, a special thanks to Steve, Ron and Jurgen, the best neighbours ever.
By his request, there will be no service. Cremation entrusted to Schoening Funeral Services (wwwfirstmemorialkamloops.com) ph. 250-554-2429).
In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation in Ken's name would be appreciated.
Ken will be lovingly remembered and missed by his children, Debbie (Doug), Alan (Margo), Cathy Courneyea (Dan), grandchildren Kyle, Kristian, Mariah, Taylor, Connor, plus close family friends Kathy McMillian and Darlene Harris.
Ken was born in Calgary and raised in Strathmore, Alberta, but moved to Port Coquitlam when his dad was hired as Superintendent of Colony Farms, Essondale. Upon graduating from Port Coquitlam Secondary, he moved (1951) to work on Nicola Lake Stock Farm with his dad. It was at a square dance in 1952, that Ken met Mary. They were married in 1954. They later moved to Merritt and then Kamloops where Ken was employed by Buckerfield's. In 1956 they moved to Lumby and lived there until 1966, when they once again moved back to Kamloops. In 1972 he began working for Weyerhaeuser and stayed there until his retirement.
While in Lumby, Ken became an avid curler and continued to curl when he moved back to Kamloops. Ken loved fishing and spent many a day camping at Birch Lake with his family. He was an excellent gardener plus a huge Blazers and Canucks fan. In early 2000, Ken embraced the changing tech world with cell phones, laptops and became an avid digital photographer. He was so happy and proud when a few of his photos made it on to the Global News Weather window. Family was everything to Ken and he will be deeply missed by us all.
Special thanks to Dr. Malan and his receptionist Judy, the staff at Royal Inland Hospital and those in the community who helped with Ken's care and support. Also, a special thanks to Steve, Ron and Jurgen, the best neighbours ever.
By his request, there will be no service. Cremation entrusted to Schoening Funeral Services (wwwfirstmemorialkamloops.com) ph. 250-554-2429).
In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation in Ken's name would be appreciated.
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Published by Kamloops This Week from Mar. 15 to Apr. 14, 2022.
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JoAnne Portman
March 30, 2022
Sincere condolences on the loss of your Dad....the end of an era as our parents are all gone now. Thinking of you three.xo
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Karen McCarthy
March 17, 2022
So sorry to hear about your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! Hope you are doing okay.
Love Karen and Mike McCarthy
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