KENNETH COWLES

Kenneth Willis Cowles August 14, 1931 December 5, 2011 In celebration of life, remembered by his wife of 54 years, Katherine and his daughter, Kimberley Dawn Smith. Also remembered by sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and many friends. Kenneth Willis was predeceased by his parents, Douglas and Amelia (LaPlante) Cowles, brother Earl Cowles, step-brother Dick Mair, father and mother-in-law Fred and Emilia Maryniak, and brothers-in-law Paul and Joe Maryniak. He loved playing ball and dancing, worked on road and bridge construction, setting pins in a Winnipeg bowling alley and a gold mine in Ontario. Willis was working in a logging camp near Montreal Lake when he got polio in 1954. Life changed and he went to Robertson Business College and then worked for 30 years for Tees & Persse. After retiring he enjoyed cards with family and friends and traveling to many countries in the world as well as extensive traveling in Canada. He enjoyed socializing at the Cosmo Senior Centre, Bethel United 60 Plus Club and Marquis Towers seniors group. Memorial service to be held at 12 noon on Monday, December 12, 2011 at St. James' Anglican Church, with Rev. D. Mesh officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. James' Anglican Church, 609 Dufferin Avenue, Saskatoon, S7N 1C4, or Sask Abilities Council, 2310 Louise Avenue, Saskatoon, S7J 2C7. Thanks to Mr. Schurr of Mourning Glory Funeral Services for his assistance.