Obituaries

PURVES, Ken Allen

Ken passed away very peacefully at KGH while watching a video of his grandson, Gavin playing hockey on Friday October 11, 2019. He had no fear and knew Jesus was in him and with him. He had suffered much in the past year but never complained and only became more peaceful as time went on. Ken was always known as a kind, gentle and generous man. He loved fishing, camping in his motorhome and finding treasures at garage sales. He volunteered many hours to lend a hand to people who were not as fortunate. Celebrating Ken’s life are his wife Carol Purves, his daughter Nicole Purves of Salmo, BC, son Shaun Purves (Jackie) of Kitchener, ON, son Michael Coyle (Sylvia Fuller) of Squamish, BC and his stepchildren Bruce (Heather) of Edmonton, Doug (Michelle) of Coldstream and Jeff (Jaimie) Fleck of Kelowna, along with his adored grandchildren Samantha Bellows, Quinn Clark, Kieran Morrow, Eamon Coyle, the Fleck kids (Gavin, Haylee, Davis, Jacob, Spencer and Preslee) and one great-grandchild, Rowan Bellows. Also left to mourn are his sister Laura Redner (Ron) Bob Purves (Carol) Barry Purves (Therese) Stan Purves (Kathy). Ken was predeceased by his parents, George and Mary Purves, brother Jim and first wife Lavilla Purves. Funeral service will be held on Thursday October 17th, 2019 at 2:00pm at Everden Rust Funeral Services. 1910 Windsor Rd. Cemetery interment will be at 12:00 noon at the Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery 1991 Bernard Ave. Kelowna. The family wishes to extend special thanks to the nurses at 4A and 3E and all the doctors at the Kelowna General Hospital for their compassionate care of Ken. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages you to pay it forward in kindness as Ken has done all his life. Support someone who needs help or is homeless. Volunteer at the Gospel Mission. Consider being an organ donor or support those who become donors. Help others as Ken has done all of his life. Do it in Ken’s name. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.everdenrust.com 250-860-6440

Link: www.everdenrust.com

Condolence Messages

Oct 26, 2019
I have known Ken for many years, Val, his first wife and I worked together and would have coffee often, rest in peace.

Bev Kenzie
Oct 19, 2019
I'm sorry I couldn't attend your Memorial for Ken, but my heart and thoughts were with you. I didn't know Ken for a long time, but I could see how much you loved and cared for one another. I know you will miss him, but the memories you shared will always be with you, until you meet again!

Love and Prayers

Anita Erisman (Paul)
Oct 19, 2019
Our deepest sympathy. Ken was a wonderful, kind man.

Valerie and Grant Strachan
Oct 18, 2019
Carol & family, I’m sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you.

Barb Shoemaker
Oct 17, 2019
Carol, I am so sorry for the loss of Ken! My thoughts are with you.

Karen Norris, Unit 112 Dilworth Green
Oct 16, 2019
Carol, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ken shared many kindnesses with us and we know he is rejoicing in heaven right now! Mike and Ingrid G.
Oct 16, 2019
Carol,

We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and pray the Peace of The Lord will surround you at this time and the days ahead.

Maud and Rune Nowen
Oct 16, 2019
So sorry about Ken. Sending lots of prayers.

From, Evelyn Nyuli (Bill Davies sister)
Oct 16, 2019
Ken was always cheerful and had a positive attitude over all the years I worked with him in the electrical industry. I am happy to have known him.

JGK
Oct 16, 2019
We are so sorry to hear of Ken's passing. What a wonderful man he was and will forever be missed. Thinking of you Carol and sending prayers your way. What fun he was to work with all those years.

Lottie, James, Don (Guillevin)
Oct 16, 2019
Carol and family,

Sorry to hear about Ken, my thoughts are with you.

Trudy Tobiasen
Oct 16, 2019
Carol:

Sorry for your loss in a beloved husband. Many fond memories of our dear brother and faithfulness to Evangel's Wednesday morning Men's Prayer group for a number of years. He will be missed.

Ernst Sohnchen
Oct 15, 2019
Carol...I am sorry for your loss.....I think of your & Ken's wonderful story and how inspiring it has been. I am grateful for being able to share in a bit of it with the two of you. Ken was a kind and gentle person who lived & loved by example. I will always remember him. Joe Unser
Oct 15, 2019
Ken was one of a kind...truly a "good" man in thoughts & deeds...rest in peace Ken...a life well lived!! Sharon Scarlett
Oct 15, 2019
Carol, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jenny Reink
Oct 15, 2019
Its a Joy to know Ken is safely in the arms of His Savior. May the peace of Christ surround you my dear Sister and my prayers are always with you. I was truly blessed to get to know Ken and you over the past 6 years.

GOD BLESS

Sherley
Oct 15, 2019
Carol, I'm so sorry to hear of Ken's passing but know that finally he will be at peace after such a courageous battle. My prayers are with you.

Maureen Mieras
Oct 15, 2019
Sorry for your loss Carol, thinking of you during this difficult time.

Wendy Lang
Oct 15, 2019
So sorry for your loss we are thinking of you and your family. Richard Daniel and Bill Davies
Oct 15, 2019
Sorry to hear Carol! My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Tracey Lawrence
Oct 15, 2019
Carol,

Thinking of you and the children at this time. We will pray that God's peace surrounds you.

Darcy and Martha