Ken Forbes

December 2, 1923 – July 8, 2012

 

Kenneth Gordon Forbes passed away peacefully on July 8, 2012 surrounded by family. Ken is survived by daughters Bonnie Shamber and Shelley (Bryan) Judd; grandchildren Holly (Kingsley) Knust, Allison (Brent) Smythe, Scott (Felesha) Shamber, Adam (Kirsty) Judd, Jeremy (Brette) Judd, Dana Judd, Ryan (Claire) Seidler, Lee Seidler, Stacey (Ryan) Hienrichson, Samantha (Bryan) McAleese and great grandchildren Kyler, MacKenzie, Rowen and Lilly; Sister, Nell St.Marie (Vancouver), numerous nieces and nephews. Ken was predeceased by his wife Kathleen Norma, daughter Susan (Seidler) and sisters Eileen (Young) and Kass (Lilly). Ken was born December 2, 1923 in Vernon and spent most of his child and adolescent years in the north Okanagan (Hulcar, Armstrong). He spent many years in Vernon and Penticton before permanently residing in Oliver with his wife Norma in the early 1950’s. Ken began as a meat cutter at the Red and White grocery and soon acquired and operated (in partnership) the SuperValu in Oliver for many years. He was active in the Kinsmen Club, minor hockey and was instrumental in planning and organizing the Oliver International Horse Show. He bred and raised Arabian horses at his acreage in Oliver. Ken also took part in many musical productions in community theatre, he enjoyed singing and had a beautiful voice. With his passing we lose a precious part of our family and important link to the past. He will be so missed. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of choice. A memorial celebration of life service will be officiated by Rev. Laura Turnbull at 11:30 A.M. Saturday July 21, 2012 at the Oliver United Church. A reception will follow at the Forbes family farm. Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com Arrangements entrusted to Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium, Oliver & Osoyoos.