It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth Paul Klein of Kamloops British Columbia, on Monday August 16, 2021.
Ken was born in New Westminister British Columbia, on July 13, 1952. Ken spent his early years growing up in South Western Ontario and attended the University of Windsor, attaining his Bachelor of Science degree and then his Master of Science degree from McMaster University.
Ken spent his early career as a Geologist in the Oil and Gas Industry in Calgary and Houston. On leaving the oil patch Ken started up a fine furniture business, after which he joined the Thomson Rivers University as a Professor of Science, focusing on Paleontology and Geology.
Throughout Ken’s life he had a strong passion for Antique Toys and Trains and Ken was well known in the train collector community. Ken also cared deeply for animals and pets, especially his Golden Retriever, Sandy.
Ken was predeceased by his parents, Paul and Leona Klein and is survived by his sister’s Gayle Dodd (Bruce), Robin Wickson (James), his brother Jeff Klein (Mae) and his life partner Lisa Bragg, with whom, over the last ten years, Ken shared his life-long love for antiques.
Ken is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews that all seemed to enjoy his grumpy nature.
Special thanks to the caring staff at Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice for which donations in Ken’s name would be greatly appreciated. Donations can also be made to ALS BC – ALS Society.
Ken, go play with the dinosaurs in heaven!!
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Death notice for the town of: Kamloops, Province: Colombie britanique