1923 – 2016

 

It is with profound sadness and inimitable hope that we announce the death of Kenneth Edward Le Drew on August 27, 2016. Ken was born in Rosthern, SK on November 23, 1923. He was a loyal brother and ever a faithful and loving son, father, grandfather.  Throughout his life Ken strove to actively love and care for his sisters, brother, mother, wife and grandchildren.  Ken began working at the age of 13 when his father died. His work places included Glass Dairies, Burns and Company and the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires. Wherever he worked, Ken gave 100%. And wherever he went, he flashed his smile, laughed heartily and cared about those around him. Ken also served in the Royal Canadian Navy from 1942 -1945 in both the North Atlantic and Pacific. Ken’s Christian faith was always important to him. It informed all he attempted to do, at home, work and play. His membership at Messiah Lutheran Church in Prince Albert involved teaching Sunday School, instructing confirmation and welcoming everyone who drew near even as he worshipped God each and every week. Ken is survived by his beloved son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Martha; his three cherished granddaughters, Chelsa (Kris) Mack, Elise Le Drew and Lynnaea (Riley) Leboe; his sister, Adrian Jensen; his brother in-law Don Buchanan, his sister-in-law Lynn Egan and many nephews and nieces. Over the last years special care was gratefully received from special nieces Carol Berg and Donna Buchanan.  Ken was predeceased by: his parents, Blake and Emma; his sisters Phyllis and Doreen; his brother Harold and number of brothers-and-sisters-in-law. Earlier this year Ken also lost the love of his life of 64 years, his wife Vera. The family expresses their deep appreciation to the staff of Good Shepherd Villa, particularly Pat Chuey, for five years of devoted care. Memorial donations may be made in Ken’s memory to Messiah Lutheran Church, 1796 15th Avenue East, Prince Albert, SK S6V 8A1, or to the Evangelical Lutheran Broadcast, P O Box 1717, Prince Albert, SK S6V 5T3. We love you, Dad – you are missed! Ken’s life will be celebrated at Messiah Lutheran Church, 1796 15th Avenue East, Prince Albert at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, September 2, 2016, with Pastor Íris Kristjánsdóttir officiating. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to River Park Memorial Chapel, 306 764-2727, Donald M. Moriarty, Funeral Director.

• Date : 2016-08-27