Obituary of Thomas Arther Kjenstad

1945 - 2012

Thomas Kjenstad passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at the F.W. Green Memorial Home in Cranbrook at 67 years of age.

Tom was born in New Westminster on August 3, 1945 and grew up in Cloverdale, British Columbia. For several years he worked on a Mink Farm, which he really enjoyed. Tom then worked at a salvage yard in Whalley where he was injured leaving him semi-disabled. He then moved to Cranbrook to be closer to his family, where he lived above the Kos Hotel and assisted with general maintenance. Tom never married and liked to spend time with his family. Tom loved to get out fishing with his brothers. He will be sadly missed by family and friends.

Tom is survived by his brothers Martin, Paul (Diane), Ted (Darlene); and sisters Sonja and Karen. He was predeceased by his mother Thea; his father Ted; and his sisters Frances "June", Faith and Lois.

A gathering of family and friends will held in the early spring. Those wishing to make a memorial donation in honour of Tom may do so to the: East Kootenay S.P.C.A., Box 2 Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H6.

 

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family can be offered at:

www.mcphersonfh.com