GAALAAS, Kenton
April 10, 1958 — August 15, 2022
Kenton Maxwell Gaalaas, was born on April 10, 1958 in Edmonton, AB. On August 15th, 2022, Ken passed away unexpectedly at Kelowna General Hospital.
Ken attended Harry Ainley high school, married, and shortly after, moved to Jasper, Alberta to become a business owner at a very young age. Ken survived a nearly fatal plane crash in October 1988. After this life altering event, he used his experience as a business owner to reach national sales director status with Primerica over his almost 35-year career with the company. Ken was blessed to travel all over the world and reside in places he loved, lastly being Kelowna, BC for over a decade. His family and friends knew him as an amazing listener, storyteller, encourager, and as kind, generous, humorous, and hardworking.
Ken joins, in heaven, his father, Alan Gaalaas; his brother, Richard Gaalaas; and his beloved Uncle Wayne Gaalaas. He is survived by his loving wife, Kimberly Gaalaas; adoring mother, Theresa Gaalaas; daughter, Jaimee Rankin; son, Matthew Gaalaas; and stepdaughters Olivia, Teghan, & Tessa Gordey; brother, Mark Gaalaas (Nikki), with nephew, Jaden, & niece, Alyssa. He will be especially missed by his 5 grandchildren: Porter, Riley, Noah, Mya, & Skylar whom, during the summer, spent countless hours by the pool in Kelowna, BC.
The family invites friends and family to come celebrate his life on Saturday, October 22, 2022, from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, at the Alfred H Savage Centre (in the Aspen Room), located in Whitemud Park, 13909 Fox Dr NW, Edmonton, AB; a short Memorial Service, with time to share stories of Ken and fellowship.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of GAALAAS Kenton April 10 1958 — August 15 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Kelowna, Province: Colombie britanique