MARSH Kenneth

MR. KENNETH “KEN” WALTER MARSH of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Valerie Ann Marsh, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at the age of 72 years.
Ken was born on February 17, 1940 in Taber, Alberta to Earl and Kathleen Marsh. Ken was a Rancher and farmer in the Elkwater and Vauxhall area where he enjoyed buying and breaking horses and being a Rodeo Cowboy. Ken also worked as a Truck Driver, travelling all over Canada and the United States. He also had a love for hunting birds and big game as well as fishing. Ken’s biggest joys in his life were his wife, children, grandkids and great-granddaughters, which brought a twinkle to his eye and put the smile on his face.
Besides his loving wife Valerie, Ken is survived by his children Karen (Brian) Firth, Kevin (Ginger) Marsh and Ingrid Marsh; grandchildren Melissa (Brent) Bossio, Angela Thomson (Thibeault), Clayton (Jaz) Thibeault, Cody (Sam) Firth, Erik, Scott, Chase, Kyle, Veronica, Serenity and Ruth; great-granddaughters Alexis and Kacey; siblings Jim Marsh, Phil (Sue) Marsh, Marvin (Teddy), and Ann Johnson; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families.
Ken was predeceased by his son Gene Marsh, parents Earl and Kathleen, parents-in-law Telman and Jean Johnson, brother-in-law Dean Johnson, and sister-in-law Elaine (Lano) Marsh.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects between 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm on Friday, January 18, 2013 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Those who wish, memorial donations may be made to Valerie Marsh, Box 823, Coalhurst, AB T0L 0V0.
Send condolences at www.mbfunerals.com.
Martin Bros. Funeral Chapels Ltd.
610 – 4 Street South
Lethbridge, AB T1J 4P3
Phone: (403)328-2361 Fax: (403)382-3623
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