KEN MCKIBBEN

1944 - 2015

Kenneth Blair McKibben, born July 16, 1944 in Taber, passed away peacefully in Medicine Hat, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, April 13, 2015 at the age of 70 years.
Relatives and friends were invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, April 17, 2015 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service was held at Knox United Church, 4929 - 50 Avenue, Taber on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 2:00 P.M.
Besides Gerry, his loving wife of forty five years, Ken is survived by his two loving daughters Rhonda (Terry) Burge of Taber and their daughter Kodi (Riley); Roxanne (William) Huddlestun of Taber and their children Kolten and Dakota. He is also survived by his step children Donnie, Debbie, Laurie, Tracie, Ronnie, Cindy and their families. He will be fondly remembered by his siblings Joyce (Keith) Peterson, Beth (Gerald) Ingram, Keith McKibben, sisters-in-law Marg McKibben, Jane Douglas and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents Harry and Jean McKibben, granddaughter Kortney Burge, grandson Bo McAurthur, brother Ross McKibben, brother-in-law Rick Douglas and in-laws Freida and Fred Miller.
Ken was born in Taber on July 16, 1944. Most of his working life was spent in the oil patch where he was well respected, excelled in all areas of the job, gained a wealth of knowledge and expertise and made many life long friends. When he wasn’t working, Ken spent countless hours tending to his garden and flowers which were his true passion.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Ken’s name may be made directly to the Taber and District Health Foundation, 4326 - 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1N9.