Ken Raine 1923 - 2015 Peacefully passed away December 17, 2015 at Hill View Manor, Estevan, Saskatchewan surrounded by family. Born on September 7, 1923 in Reston, Manitoba, he lived to be 92 years of age.
Peacefully passed away December 17, 2015 at Hill View Manor, Estevan, Saskatchewan surrounded by family. Born on September 7, 1923 in Reston, Manitoba, he lived to be 92 years of age. The funeral was held Monday, December 21, 2015 at the Estevan Church of God with Pastors Walter Engel and Geoff Thissan officiating. Arrangements were i n care of Hall Funeral Services.
Ken will be lovingly remembered by his daughter Marion (Don) Wallis of Surrey, BC, son Lee (Joanie) Raine of Calgary, AB and daughter Kathy (Barry) Aspinall of Estevan, SK; grandchildren, Donaleisa (David) Leavers, Joey (Treena) Wallis, Rachelle (Mike) Babcock, Kristen (Jon) Klok, Natasha Raine, Leticia (Jared) Stephenson, Devin (Stacy) Aspinall; great grandchildren; sisters, Fran Vandale and Ella Bristow; sister-in-law Joy Raine, as well asnumerous nieces and nephews.
By the time Ken was 11 years of age, both parents had passed away. At the young age of 14, he left home and moved to a farm near Manor, Saskatchewan, where he worked until joining the Royal Canadian Airforce in 1941. Following training, he served overseas on coastal command working on Halifax bombers and seaplanes, until he was discharged in 1945. Ken returned to Manor where he married Doreen Cudmore and started farming. Ken and Doreen had four children, but lost a son to illness. In 1957, they moved to Estevan where Doreen passed away a short time after. He later married Ina Miller who not only loved him but his three young children. Ken was employed by the Estevan School district, Estevan Housing authority as well as owner of Outreach Bookstore for several years. Following Ina’s passing, Ken moved to Hillview Manor 2009 and enjoyed the many friendships he made there.
Ken was an honorary member of the Estevan Rotary and a member of the Estevan Legion.
His greatest inspirations in life were his family, reading, music and his BIBLE. His family and friends will miss his dedicated life and faith in God that he displayed. He has left us a strong legacy.
Thank You:
Our family would like to thank everyone for their support through prayers, visits, phone calls, cards, food, flowers and memorial donations. Special thanks to Eunice and Staff of Hill View Manor for providing a loving environment for Dad to live and all the care and comfort given in his final days. Thanks to the Estevan Legion for their involvement in the funeral service.
