The CAMROSE BOOSTER, April 26, 2016 – Page 28
Ken Osness Ken Osness was born in Camrose on May 3, 1962, the youngest son of Lloyd and Virginia Osness. After a long, courageous battle with cancer, he passed away peacefully at home on March 31, 2016 with loved ones by his side. Those who knew Ken saw him face this battle with amazing strength, dignity and positivity right to the last moments of his life. Ken lived the majority of his life in the Camrose area, with many of those years on the Osness family farm just southwest of Camrose. Ken loved life on the farm. Being all boy, he loved anything with wheels and motors. This love remained with him as he spent hours fixing vehicles and sleds. He spent much of his free time camping, sledding and hanging out with his friends. Ken always had a mischievous grin and warm smile for all who knew him. Ken always liked a good laugh and was a good tease, especially to those he loved. The greatest joy in Ken’s life was his son Justin. He was so proud of his boy, the two of them spending lots of time together and growing to be best friends. Ken worked at many jobs, gaining skills in home renovations, plumbing and body work. He settled into driving truck and doing deliveries for Dairyland, and later Old Dutch, to towns east of Our dedicated team of funeral directors and colleagues: Camrose. Many remember Ken’s easy smile and kind ways. Front: Derek Robertson, Leona Norenberg, Keri Vickers, Bob Hanrahan Middle: John Person, Cam Parker, Jim Gillespie, Bart Orr Ken was blessed when his friend Sheree came into his life, Back: Barrie Fenby, Robert Lyslo, Alvin Koehli providing him with love, support and enabling him to remain in his home. 4817-51 Avenue Phone 780-672-2121 Ken will be lovingly rememberd by his son Justin Osness RECORDED OBITUARY LINE 780-679-2400 (Brooke Elsworthy-Bertschi) and her boys Evan and Jace; his sister Carol (Brian) Armstrong and their children Chantelle (Joshua) “Providing meaningful tributes for those who have lived, been loved and passed on” Anholt, Peyton and Brynleigh, Bryce Armstrong and Chayla Armstrong; his loving companion Sheree and her daughters Fiachra and her daughter Vania, and Mariah (Dallas) Grant and Kathleen ‘Kay’ Estell daughter Lyla; stepdaughters Shelby, Jordan and Melani Larson July 1, 1927 ~ April 21, 2016 and her son Eric; aunties Donna Brock, Hazel Kucinskas, Gloria Mrs. Kathleen (Kay) Estell of Camrose (Gerry) Barbas, Loretta (Ron) Foshaug, Dorothy Photenhauer; his formerly of Mirror, passed away peacefully uncle George Osness; as well as many cousins and friends. on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at the age of Ken was predeceased by his grandparents Victor and Lily 88 years. Osness and John and Hattie Vikse; parents Lloyd and Virginia Kay will be lovingly remembered and (Ginny) Osness; sister Vicki; brother Victor; nephew Christopher forever missed by her four sons Paul (Gail) Armstrong; uncles Fred Barber, Eric Brock, Pete Kucinskas, Norm Estell of Alix, AB, Glenn (Lorraine) Estell Photenhauer, Charles Snowdon and Jack Vikse; aunties Gladys of Gull Lake, AB, Ross (Paulette) Estell of Tisdale, SK and Sean Snowdon, Gladys Osness and Bernice Barber; and cousins Warren (Carolyn) Estell of Mayerthorpe, AB; two daughters Pat (Wayne) Osness, Lance Vikse and Heather Photenhauer. Sorochan of St. Albert, AB and Shauna (John) Boden of Camrose, Thank You AB; 14 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Kay is also The family of Ken Osness would like to express our heartfelt survived by her sister-in-law Lisa McIlveen. Kay was predeceased gratitude to all of our family and friends who have shared in our by her husband Earl (Chub) Estell; parents George and Kathleen; sorrow with the many cards, gifts of food, visits, flowers, words of and her two brothers Charlie and Herb. kindness and sympathy, as well as the many donations made in Many thanks to all the staff at Bethany Meadows for their love, Ken’s memory. care and compassion over the years Kay was there. We especially want to thank the nurses and staff from Camrose Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, Home Care. Your help and concern for Ken did not go unnoticed. April 28, 2016 from Mirror Community Hall in Mirror, AB. We are forever grateful for the care and support you offered to Rev. David Eriksson officiated. Interment will take place at the Ken and Sheree, enabling Ken to remain in his home. You showed Mirror Cemetery. For those who wish to do so, memorial amazing compassion and empathy for their situation. You and contributions may be made to the Rheumatoid Arthritis Association, Sheree were Ken’s earth angels. Bethany Meadows, Willow Cottage or the charity of your choice. We would also like to thank the staff at St. Mary’s Hospital, To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com. the Smith Clinic and Doctors Ninian and Slabbert for caring for Ken. Thank you to the Cross Cancer Institute, the U of A Hospital and the many doctors and staff who cared for Ken with so much respect and concern over his many years of treatment and surgeries. in care of the arrangements A very special thank you to Pastor Bev Swanson of Messiah Phone 780-672-2121 Lutheran Church for the kindness and concern that she showed to “Dedicated service since 1906” Ken’s loved ones, and for helping us plan a service that enabled us to honor Ken’s memory. We also appreciate all the help from Cam Parker and Burgar Funeral Home in the arrangements of Ken’s memorial and for letting us have so much time to say our farewells. God bless you all! – Justin, Brooke, Carol, Brian and family, Sheree and family
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