Obituary of Kenneth McLennan

1944-2012

It is with great sorrow that the family of Ken McLennan announces his passing at the age of 67 years on Wednesday, May 30, 2012, with his family at his side at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, June 7, 2012 at the Heritage Inn in Cranbrook at 3:00 pm.

Ken was born August 14, 1944 in Cornwall, Ontario to Angus and Grace McLennan. He started his career as a Conservation Officer in 1966 in Kemptville, Ontario after graduating from the Ontario Forest College. Soon after he met his wife Brenda and they were married on August 9, 1969. His career moved them from Ontario to the North West Territories to B.C., where they finally settled down in Cranbrook in 1977. He retired in 2003 from the Ministry of Environment. Those who knew Ken also understood his passion for the outdoors. In the winter he could always be found at the ski hill with his many ski buddies or in the backcountry finding the freshest powder runs he could. In the warmer months he enjoyed hiking, biking, kayaking, and fishing. He continued to follow his heart with wildlife conservation by checking on local lakes for Ducks Unlimited. He took great pride in raising his daughters so they could experience the outdoors and was even more proud to start showing his grandkids the same experiences.

He is survived by his loving wife, Brenda; daughters, Angela (Jay) Groeneveld of Okotoks, AB; Tasha (Glen) Johnston of Kimberley; and 5 grandkids, Chase, Tanner & Tessa Groeneveld and Paige & Parker Johnston; brother in-law, Kevin (Kelly) Bulmer of Cranbrook.

We cannot express our thanks enough to Dr Lenz and the amazing nursing staff on the 3rd floor of the East Kootenay Regional Hospital. You all made Ken's journey the best it could of been and have touched us all with the special bonds you have made with him.

We will all miss him dearly now that his 'nookie days are over'.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Ducks Unlimited or to the East Kootenay Regional Hospital Foundation/Paliative Care.

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family can be offered at:

www.mcphersonfh.com