In Memory
Kenneth Krause
It is with heavy hearts, that we announce the
passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Ken
Krause just shy of his 90th birthday.
Ken was born and raised in Alberta.
Ken met the love of his life, Mary, in Edmonton and
they were married in 1955.
Ken and Mary raised their family in various towns
and cities in Alberta during Ken’s career with Alberta Gas Trunkline/Nova
Corporation. Once the children had
completed their schooling, Ken and Mary moved out to Langley B.C. where Ken
worked for the B.C. Government in the Pipelines division until his retirement,
Ken and Mary moved back to Alberta in 2022.
Ken had a love for many sports. Ken and Mary curled
for many years together in Carstairs. If
he was not participating in sports he was watching them!
Ken was a true “Jack” of all trades and had an
incredible passion for cooking. He also always had a joke ready and enjoyed
making everyone laugh.
Ken and Mary enjoyed many outings with friends and
family. Most treasured were the summer vacations in Kelowna where there were
fishing stories galore and cherished memories of just cruising Lake Okanogan or
water skiing on the family boat.
And most recently he would get so excited to catch
up with his Alberta buddies over lunch or coffee and swap stories from their
“younger days”.
Ken is lovingly remembered by his loving wife, Mary;
and his 6 children and their families, Wayne,
Rob, Kathy, Carrie (Alden), Cheryl (Andy) and Darrell.
He was a fun loving grandfather to 9 grandchildren
and 7 great grandchildren.
He also leaves behind his sister-in-law, Marge
McKinnon, and numerous nieces & nephews and their families.
He was predeceased by his parents, Ester and Albert
Krause; his mother and father-in-law, Willam and Catherine Welby; his sister,
Joyce Goodridge; his brothers-in-law, Bob Welby, Will Welby, Joe McKinnon and
Ed Goodridge; his sister-in-law, Audrey Welby; as well his nephews, Teddy
Welby, Danny McKinnon and Ron Welby.
As per Ken’s request a Family Service will be held
a later date.