Kenneth Russell Bell
May 6th, 2016
BELL, Kenneth Russell
Kenneth Bell, aged 88, passed peacefully to his heavenly home surrounded by family on Friday, May 6, 2016. Ken is survived by his wife, Agnes; children, Warren, Judy Rushfeldt (Brian), Sharon Paterson (Jamey), and Ken Jr; his five granddaughters, Kristin Pue (Jason), Sharilyn Johnston, Karalee Fielding (Ben), Becky Blott (Jory), and Abby Paterson; six great grandchildren, Landon & Liam Pue, Harper & Leopold Fielding, and Haelyn and Brooklyn Blott; brother, Harvey and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his youngest daughter, Dianne; and brother, Gordon.
Ken was born in Calgary, Alberta on March 18, 1928. His early career was in real estate, in Vancouver and Regina. In 1964 he moved to Radium Hot Springs where he raised his family and ran businesses focusing on tourism, primarily Canadian Souvenir Sales and the Golden Eagle Gift Shop. Ken was a well respected businessman and entrepreneur, and actively involved in the community. He was a founding director/shareholder of The Springs Golf Course in Radium and the Panorama Ski Resort. As well, he ran a tour boat on the Columbia River and a restaurant at the Radium Hot Springs Aquacourt. Ken was actively involved with the local Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce.
In 2008 Ken and Agnes moved to Calgary to be closer to family. Ken will be deeply missed by his wife, Agnes of 64 years and family.
A Celebration of Ken’s Life will be held at Royal Oak Victory Church, 450 Royal Oak Drive NW, Calgary, AB on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at 1:00 pm.
For more information, email kenrbell@shaw.ca.
Messages:
My sincere condolences go out to Agnes,his wife and all the family members.It is a very difficult time in your life to lose someone so special.I really enjoyed the times they used to drop by as they were passing through Kelowna. Remember he is in a better place with his family that have gone before him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I send my condolences to Agnes and her family.
Will always remember fondly knowing and learning from Ken - a very wise man and role model with great humor! Ken and Susan Wilder