Ken Davies

It is with sadness the family of Robert Arthur Kenneth "Ken" Davies announce his passing at the Red Deer Hospice while surrounded by his loved ones.

Ken will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Vicky; his children, Sandy Williams, Tim (Shelley) Davies, and Wade (Linda) Davies; his cherished grandchildren, Lindsay Williams, Morgan (Sasha) Williams, Logan (Cherilyn) Williams, Teegan Lucas (James), Braedon (Jaden) Davies, Gina Davies (Mike), and Jamie Davies.  He is also survived by his precious great-grandchildren, Beaux, Bane, Kendall, Wacey, and Oaklynn.  Ken will be remembered by his family in the U.K. and the Farrus family.

Ken was predeceased by his nephew, Morgan Hoppus; his parents, Bob and Edith; his brother-in-law, Les Hoppus; his son-in-law, David Williams; and his sister, Ruth Hoppus.

Ken was born in Clive, Alberta, to Bob and Edith Davies. He was the first born Canadian of the Davies family after his parents and sister immigrated from Wales in 1930. Ken attended Sargent School and Nelson school until the twelfth grade.

At the age of 10, Ken worked on the Elliot farm (Clive, Alberta) shoveling grain and raking hay. By the age of 12 he was shoveling coal for the steam trains in Lacombe. Ken joined the Cadets during the war and trained in artillery and tanks.  As soon as he could drive, Ken drove gravel trucks for Hopkins Construction.

After high school Ken worked up north for a seismic company. He then went on to the construction of the Trans-Canada Highway in Banff, Alberta. He was the first man on Mount Norquay with a CAT. Ken fell in love with the Rockies and the West Country. Ken then trained as a parts manager and worked at Mainline Motors for many years. He met his wife Vicky when she worked next door as an AGT telephone operator.

When Ken was 50 years old, he became one of the founding partners of Pentagon Farm Center Ltd. along with his son-in-law David Williams.

Ken taught St. John’s First Aid and Hunter Training Courses. He was also a board member for the Lacombe Action Group. Ken also was the trainer and general manager for the Lacombe Merchants Hockey Team.

Ken loved horses, dogs, fishing, camping, hunting, golf and curling. He enjoyed many hours of cards and games with family and friends. Upon retirement Ken and Vicky spent many winters in California. They also travelled to the United States, Europe, and the United Kingdom. Ken was a humble man with a perpetual smile and infectious laugh.

It is with gratitude for a life well lived, the family extends an invitation to celebrate Ken on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024, at the Lacombe Memorial Centre (North Hall), at 11:30am, 5214 50th Ave, Lacombe, Alberta. Lunch and refreshments to follow. Please feel free to wear your favourite jeans.

Memorial donations in memory of Ken can be made to Red Deer Hospice, 99 Arnott Ave, Red Deer Alberta

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