It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Kenton Percival Simpson on Friday, August 24, 2018 at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital after a brief illness. Ken will be deeply missed by his beloved partner, Linda Cochrane, his daughter Laurie (Dave Perepolkin), his son James Simpson (Kay Mitchell), his sister Deane Reichert and his grandchildren Xander, Dawson, Neaveh, Aleah, Dylan and Thea. He was a loving Dad, Grandpa and partner.
Ken was predeceased by his loving wife Mary Simpson (nee Martens) in 1999, his parents, Percival and Ilene Simpson, and his brother Wayne. His sincere smile and quick wit will be missed by all who knew him.
Born in Carmen, Manitoba in 1954, Ken moved with his parents to Banff, Alberta where he spent his formative years and lived an avid outdoor lifestyle enjoying downhill skiing with his many friends. He loved everything outdoors, including fishing, camping and scuba diving. Ken and Mary eventually settled in New Denver where they raised their family. Later in life Ken moved to Kaslo where he worked for many years with Yellowhead Road and Bridge, retiring in 2016 after 34 years with highways.
The family wishes to thank the medical staff at KBRH for their caring and compassion during his brief hospital stay.
Respecting Ken’s wishes there will be no service. Cremation has taken place and his remains will be interred beside his loving Mary in New Denver Cemetery in a private family service. Gwen Ziprick of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements.
As an expression of sympathy, donations in Ken’s memory may be made to the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital Health Foundation at 1200 Hospital Bench, Trail, BC, V1R 4M1 or online at www.kbrhhealthfoundation.ca or a charity of one’s choosing.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Kenton Ken Percival Simpson August 24th 2018..
Death notice for the town of: Trail, Province: Colombie britanique