Ken was born at Perth, Ontario, October 17, 1927 and passed away at Edmonton, AB, August 30, 2010. He will be sadly missed by grandchildren Brent (Tammy) Ryley and Cindy O’Connor and great-grandchildren Terra, Shelby, Samantha, Meaghan and Reanna, son-in-law Max Ryley, sisters-in-law Marie and Deanie and nieces and nephews in Alberta and Ontario. Ken worked throughout Alberta in the 1950’s in oil field related work and then spent thirty-three years with Canessco and enjoyed the camaraderie of the trucking community. After retiring, he loved “puttering” around the golf course or his cabin at West Cove where he and Elsie enjoyed happy days and years. Ken is predeceased by his wife Elsie, daughter Mernie, his parents and twelve siblings. According to Ken’s wishes there will be no service. Cremation has taken place and a gathering will be held at the Evansburg Cemetery at 11:00 a.m., Monday September 6, 2010. Serenity Funeral Service, North Central Chapel Edmonton, (780) 477‑7500 Your Community Owned, Not For Profit, Funeral and Cremation provider