After a lengthy struggle, in the early hours of February 6th, 2014, Kenneth Cyril Fowles took his final journey home. Surrounded by his loving family, Ken peacefully passed in his sleep at Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice House.
Ken was born on June 12th, 1943 to Edna and Slim Fowles. He was predeceased by both of his parents, and his sister Marion. Ken attended KamloopsSeniorSecondary School, and went on to become a plumber/pipefitter. This took him on many travels across most of Western Canada. Later in his life, he decided to shift careers and work in security. Ken was a humorous and gentle man that made lasting friendships wherever he went, no matter what he was doing.
Ken’s life was changed forever when he met Stephanie in 1959. They were good friends until they married in July of 1966. Ken and Stephanie built an incredible life together in Kamloops with their 4 children and numerous friends and family. In 1986, Ken helped Stephanie fulfill her dreams of owning and operating her own daycare in Westsyde and, between the two of them, they became very well-known pillars of the community. Ken couldn’t go anywhere without stopping to visit or wave a friendly hello. Always eager to help he, with the help of my mom, built a legacy not soon to be forgotten.
Ken is survived by his beautiful wife, Stephanie, his children Blair Fowles, Glen Fowles (Rochelle), Kerri Duplessis (Jody), and daughter Kym Fowles. Ken had 5 incredible grandchildren, Jordan, Brayden, Easton, Gavin and Raegan, and three step grandchildren, Kyli, Kirsten and Dayton. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Ken was dedicated to his family and shared a unique and long lasting relationship that was a true display of what real love was all about.
Ken had many hobbies and interests throughout his lifetime. He was an avid fisherman in his younger days, loved the thrill of fast cars and motorcycles, and was very artistic and creative. He was a handy man and could fix, or build, almost anything. He took up ballroom dancing where he met many lasting friends, and was always up to watch his children play their sports, or participate in any of the events he could. He did the very same for his grandchildren. He loved music of all sorts, and found a passion for cooking as his family grew. He loved to travel roads mostly untraveled in his Lincoln.
Ken will be lovingly remembered as a true gift of love to all that he met. He was very kind and generous and could always bring a smile to a person’s face.
A Celebration of Ken’s Life will be held on Saturday, February 15th, at 2:00pm in the WestsydeBaptistChurch – 2833 Westsyde Road. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Ken’s name to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice House would be greatly appreciated.
11 Tributes
I love you and miss you Uncle Ken! I will never ever forget your crazy sense of humor! I know you and Dad are up to your shenanigans!!! 😉 RIP (ps, Say hi to dad for me) Xoxoxoxox
-Emily-Ann
I’m saddened for the family and friends of Ken. I was blessed to work for Stephanie for a short time in her daycare and Ken always had a smile and a joke. R.I.P Ken
We will miss Ken’s smiling face and wonderful sense of humor. Each time we saw him at Coopers we always had a good laugh about something he said. He was a good man with a lovely heart. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family at this very sad time. We are thinking of you all, especially Stephanie with lots of Love and hugs….Larry and Linda..xo
Dear Stephanie and Family: We were all sadden to hear of Ken’s passing. He was a great man and will be missed. We will be unable to attend the service but wish to send our heart felt sympathy to all of you.
Wendy Murray and Parker
Stephanie and family, words will never express the thoughts I wish to send to all of you just as words will never explain the pain of losing one so loved. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all as you work your way through your time of grief. May the angels guide him safely on his journey to the golden shores.
On behalf of the department of Athletics at Willamette, we send our sympathies to the entire Fowles family. You are all in our thoughts during this challenging time.
Our heartfelt sympathies go to Stephanie and family. Although it is a sad time, hold close to your heart the many remarkable things Ken did and beautiful man he was. We will remember his smile, and seeing his face at Stephanie’s, usually helping out at the daycare, or running off to do an errand. Hugs to you all…
Kym and family -I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and best wishes are with you at this very difficult time.
Stephanie and family,
I am very shocked and sad to hear of Ken’s passing. I was lucky enough to go to Stephanie’s Small World back in the mid-90s and early 2000s, and I will never forget the amazing experiences I had there. What a kind, loving, couple to run such an amazing day care. Ken will definitely be missed; he was always so sweet to me when he came through my register at Cooper’s Foods. My deepest condolences to the Fowles family <3
Amanda McDonald (Hardie) & Mike McDonald
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