It is with great sorrow the family of Ken Bowles announces the passing of one of its members. Kenneth Elmer Bowles passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital on August 8, 2019, at the age of 86 years.

Ken is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marion; six sons Irvine (Dawn), grandchildren Dyawn (Travis) and Fraser (Cayley), and great-grandchildren Annabel, Rory, Ruby, Kasey, and Vaughn; Brian (Melodie), grandchildren Melissa (Kurtis) and Brandon, and great-grandchildren Khloe, Olivia, and Mason; Randy (Betty Lou), grandchildren Carter (Aimee) and Regan (Glendon), and great-grandchild Archer; Rick (Teresa) and grandchildren Brooke and Zak; Tim (Cathy) and grandchildren Sydney (Jerrett), Scott, Chad, and Todd; and Cam (Christina), grandchildren Jagger (Lauren) and Parker (Karlee), and great-grandchild Rhett; Marion’s siblings Audrey (Stuart), Lloyd (Sandra), Ken, Gwen (John), Dorothy (Barry), and Brian (Joyce); and many nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends.

Ken was predeceased by his parents Debbie and Irvine; infant brother Harold; sister Jean; brother Bill; sister-in-law Alice, and sister-in-law Peggy.

Our sincere thanks to the staff on Unit 22 at the Red Deer Regional Hospital.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Deer Park Alliance Church (2960 – 39th Street, Red Deer AB) on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 1:00 pm.

Donations in Ken’s honour may be directed to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #35, 2810 – Bremner Avenue, Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9.

Condolences to Ken’s family may be emailed to meaningful@telus.net. Arrangements in care of Meaningful Memorials Funeral Service, serving Red Deer and all of Central Alberta, 587-876-4944.

The family of Ken Bowles wish to thank everyone for the kindness and concern on the passing of Ken – for flowers, cards, personal calls, donations to the Legion and all the food that was brought to the house. Thank you to Bruce MacArthur and staff of Meaningful Memorials Funeral Service for the guidance and comfort Ken’s family received.

• Date : 2019-08-08
• Location : Red Deer