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JOHN KENNETH BYERS (KEN)
Born: May 31, 1958
Date of Passing: Jun 01, 2009
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJOHN KENNETH BYERS (KEN) May 31, 1958 - June 1, 2009 Peacefully, on Monday, June 1, 2009, Ken Byers, beloved husband of Donna and father of Jocelin and Krista passed away at Victoria General Hospital at the age of 51. He was predeceased by his parents Jean and John Byers. Ken was born an only child in Brandon, MB. He enjoyed the outdoor life, helping out at the farm of his grandparents, camping, boating, fishing, and coaching baseball. He was talented in building a treehouse and a dollhouse for his children. Ken also enjoyed building recreation rooms and helping his friend build his. He was always happy to lend a hand at Grace Lutheran Church in Brandon, doing maintenance and helping with upkeep. He started his full-time career at Simplot Chemicals working as a security guard for 20 years. He later moved to Winnipeg to pursue a career with Shell Canada, first starting out in Selkirk and then moved to Winnipeg, completing eight years with Shell. Ken will be missed by his wife, children, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and co-workers. We cannot thank the Victoria General Hospital doctors and staff enough, including Medonna and Merritis for all of their help and support during his stay in the hospital. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2009 at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 1541 St. Mary's Road, in Winnipeg, with a viewing one hour prior. Donations may be made in loving memory of Ken to the Beautiful Savior Memorial Fund. GLEN LAWN FUNERAL HOME 982-7550
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 04, 2009
Condolences & Memories (1 entries)
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Donna, we are family living in Island Lakes. Our prayers are with all of you. We loved Ken and were always happy to see him behind the counter, on his good days and his bad days. I remember one particular day when he pumped gas for me and he couldn't walk back into the station himself. I put my arm around him and took him back in and propped him up behind the counter so he could finish my order. He was a great individual and will be missed by all of us. - Posted by: Karen Barbour (Acquaintance) on: Jun 04, 2009