Ken Lawson

1941 - 2016

The community of Taber, lost one of its favorite sons on January 16, 2016 with the passing of longtime resident and community member Kenneth Bryan Lawson. Known to his friends and family as Ken, he passed away peacefully at the age of 74 years at the Taber Health Centre on the morning of the sixteenth after a long struggle with complications from COPD.

The Burial Service was held at the Taber Memorial Garden, one kilometer north of 64 Avenue on 50 Street, Taber on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 1:30 P.M.

A reception was held at the Evangelical Free Church, 5431 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Saturday, April 23, 2016 between 2:00 P.M. and 3:30 P.M.

Ken is survived by his nephews Robert (Lorraine) and Brian of Edmonton and niece Patricia of Newfoundland. He is also missed and remembered fondly by his constant companion of the last three years, Edna Bartz of Taber and her family.

Ken was predeceased by his parents and brothers.

The son of Robert Knox Lawson of Blantyre, Scotland and Sarah Leeta (nee Stewart) of Taber, Ken was born August 1, 1941, grew up and attended school in Taber. The youngest of three children, Ken had two brothers (Robert and Oran) and numerous cousins who lived with the family. He attended college in Calgary where he majored in science before returning to Taber where he entered the field of teaching, a profession he would follow for the remainder of his working life, although he always viewed it more as a calling and a passion then a job. For most of his career Ken taught at the D.A. Ferguson Middle School and the Enchant School where he taught junior high school science. Loved and remembered by all of his students, Ken inspired generations of young people who went on to take their places in Taber and communities throughout Alberta and Western Canada, while still others went onto take his lessons around the world. No matter where they traveled though, they always referred back to the lessons that Mr. Lawson had taught them. Famous for his science experiments, his lab animals and his ability to make science fun, he was teacher, mentor and a friend.

A lifelong resident of Taber, Ken had been residing for the last three years at the Clearview Lodge where he will be missed by his many friends, fellow residents and the staff.