Richardson, Kenneth Franklin
Kenneth Franklin Richardson
Kenneth Franklin Richardson passed away on Friday, August 7th, 2020 at the age of 87 years. Ken was born February 12th, 1933 in rural Dauphin, Manitoba to Harold and Myrtle Richardson. Growing up, he attended Dauphin Plains School, and was active in farming and the 4H club. On August 25th, 1956, Ken married his childhood sweetheart, Diana Elizabeth Kostiew. In the ensuing years, they were blessed with three sons: David, Glenn, and Gerald. A family man, he loved nothing more than spending time at his cabin at Buffalo Pound Lake with his grandchildren. Over thirty years, what started as a camp trailer developed into a summertime family home. Ken and his wife Diana were very adventurous, travelling to Australia, Venezuela, the Carribean, Hawaii, and Europe. They spent many winters in Mazatlan, Mexico and explored many parts of Canada and the U.S. in their R.V., including both West and East Coasts, and Alaska.
Ken’s work as a manager with MacLeods brought him to many different communities, including Kenora, Ontario, Swan River, Manitoba, Turtleford, Meadow Lake, and finally Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. He retired in 1997 after sixteen years at the SIAST Palliser Campus. While he lived in many places throughout his life, he was always very involved in the community including the Lions Club, Minor Baseball, Boy Scouts, Air Cadets, Good Sams’ Camping Club, Saskatchewan Wildlife, Nature Moose Jaw, the Cardiaction Group, and served on the board of the Rosewood Housing Co-op.
He was predeceased by his parents; brothers: Leonard, Lloyd, Jack, Jim and Gordon; and sister, Alice McLean. Ken will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Diana; sons: Dave (Kate), Glenn (Faye), and Jerry (Cathy); grandchildren: Carrie (Dan), Jordie, Austin, Emily, and Bryan; numerous family members; and all the wonderful friends he made over the years. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a Private Family Service will be held. Flowers are gratefully declined. Those so wishing may make a donation in Ken’s name to a charity of your choice. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Gary McDowell, Funeral Director 306-693-4550
So sorry. Ken was a good man. Saw him at the Coop a few weeks ago and we had a short visit. He was his usual, jovial self. He I’ll be missed.
We are deeply saddened to hear of Ken’s passing. Growing up I was fortunate to have Ken and Diana in our family’s circle of friends. Later on, Larry and I bought the house next door to Ken and Di on Vaughan Street and our boys had the privilege of making many memories growing with them. The boys always wanted to go over and help Ken in his yard. ( picking apples, cleaning the 5th wheel, pulling weeds, shovelling snow). Ken was so patient and was always willing to show the boys how things worked and welcomed them. Our boys were always excited when Ken and Di arrived home after a winter away or from a camping trip with the Good Sam’s. Ken was a great role model and our boys we lucky to learn from him. He definitely has left a lasting impression on all of us. He was a great man and will be missed.
Diana, my love, prayers and condolences to you at this time. As the years have passed I was always happy to see the two of you at the mall with your camping buddies. I know Ken will be missed, not only by you and the family, but by the many friends in his life as well. He was a gracious, kind man and you were blessed to have him in your life.
Diana, I am so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed my visits with Ken at The Lake and in the Co-op.
My sincere condolences to Ken’s family. I worked with Ken at SIAST, and always remember him as a kind and caring person. He was always good to me and treated everyone with respect. He will be missed by all.
Diane we are so sorry to hear of your lose We always loved seeing him and having a little visit Our sincere condolences to you and your family Ken will be sadly missed
I was honoured to work for Ken,he was a great man.I will miss him.
We were very sorry to hear of your loss Diana and family. You are in our prayers and thoughts. Always enjoyed visiting with Ken when we were down to visit my parents.
So sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. I always enjoyed at chat at our STF breakfast and the times that we had staff parties.
Please accept my sincere condolences Diana. It was always enjoyable to visit with you both and share some common interests at Rosewood.