KING

Posted: April 9th, 2014


Mr. Cecil Hugh King of Medicine Hat, formerly of Claydon and Frontier, Saskatchewan, passed away at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Saturday, April 05, 2014 at the age of 93 years.
To cherish Cecil’s memory he leaves one son Warren (Norma), two grandsons, Brock (Christine) and Denton, one sister, Lois Iverson, one brother-in-law, Richard Anderson (Jean) as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 60 years Helen King, his parents Frank and Edna King, and his brothers-in-law Harold Anderson, Leslie Anderson, Willard Anderson and Clarence Iverson.
Cecil grew up on a farm west of Claydon, Saskatchewan and worked on the farm until he enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces and served Canada during World War II.  After returning home Cecil continued to run the family farm. On January 6, 1949 he married Helen King (nee Anderson) and they lived in Claydon with Cecil running the family farm until they retired to Frontier in the fall of 1984. To be closer to their grandsons, Cecil and Helen moved to Medicine Hat where Cecil enjoyed watching his grandson’s hockey and have coffee with friends and family.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, April 11, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. from Frontier United Church in Frontier with Minister Shelby Kinrade officiating. Interment will take place at Frontier Municipal Cemetery. Binkley’s Funeral Service of Shaunavon (www.Binkleys.com) was in charge of the arrangements.
Pallbearers were Jonas Abramson, Donnie Anderson, Allan Iverson, Barry Hirsch, Greg Balas and Jim Johnson.
Binkley’s Funeral Service, Maple Creek and Leader, in charge of arrangements. 306-662-2292

4 Condolences for “KING”

  1. Cathy Clarke Treiber says:

    Warren, Norma, Brock & Denton,
    We are sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad/Grandpa. It is never easy to lose a loved one.
    We think of you often & will keep you in our prayers.
    Cathy & Mitchell

  2. Kathy Mosher says:

    Warren, Norma and Family

    So sorry to hear of your loss…may wonderful memories strengthen you and help ease the pain.

  3. Bob and Dixie Black says:

    Sorry to hear of the passing of Cecil. We dealt with him on his cow herd dispersal in the early 80s and enjoyed dealing with this honorable gentleman.

  4. Dawn says:

    Our most heartfelt condolences. May the Almighty God strengthen and comfort you through this difficult time ( 2 Corinthians 1;3-4).
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Dawn.

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