Kenneth Henning Carlson
December 4, 1945 ~ April 22, 2016 (age 70) 70 Years OldShare using:
Ken peacefully passed away after a valiant, lengthy battle with cancer in the Red Deer Regional Hospital with his family by his side.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife of almost 50 years Rosemarie; his daughter Deborah Schneider of Ponoka; son Darren and Laura Carlson of Lacombe; six grandchildren: Brandyn Schneider (Katie Schlender), Laurissa Schneider (Jordan Cooper), Sarah Carlson, Nathan Carlson, Halle Carlson, and Cole Carlson; brothers Miles Carlson of Fort Assiniboine and Blaine and Val Carlson of Ponoka; Rosemary’s family: Oscar and Joyce Marion, John and Debbie Marion, Julie and Larry Kirkpatrick, Frank Marion, Betty Yuen, and Vern Marion; as well as numerous special cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents Henning and Thelma Carlson, sister-in-law Linda Carlson and nieces Teena Sawyer and Suzy Carlson.
He will be remembered for the love of his family, his deep infectious belly laugh, a passion for speed, and a talent for fixing anything on wheels.
He cherished time spent with family and friends sharing good conversation, lots of laughs, and endless cups of coffee. He was a man that was loved by all!
A procession to the Gull Lake Cemetery will be leaving the Ponoka Funeral Home at 10:15 a.m. for the Interment Service at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 3, 2016.
A celebration of Ken’s life will be held Tuesday, May 3 at 2:30 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion in Ponoka.
In loving memory of Ken, memorial tributes may be made to the Gull Lake Cemetery, Ponoka Palliative Unit or the CIPAG Clinic (Dr. Castillo’s Clinic in Tijuana, Mexico).
