After a lengthy struggle, in the early hours of February 6, 2014, Kenneth Cyril Fowles took his final journey home. Surrounded by his loving family, Ken peacefully passed in his sleep at Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice House. Ken was born on June 12th, 1943 to Edna and Slim Fowles. He was predeceased by both of his parents, and his sister Marion. Ken attended Kamloops Senior Secondary School, and went on to become a plumber/pipefitter. This took him on many travels across most of Western Canada. Later in his life, he decided to shift careers and work in security. Ken was a humorous and gentle man that made lasting friendships wherever he went, no matter what he was doing. Ken’s life was changed forever when he met Stephanie in 1959. They were good friends until they married in July of 1966. Ken and Stephanie built an incredible life together in Kamloops with their 4 children and numerous friends and family. In 1986, Ken helped Stephanie fulfill her dreams of owning and operating her own daycare in Westsyde and, between the two of them, they became very well-known pillars of the community. Ken couldn’t go anywhere without stopping to visit or wave a friendly hello. Always eager to help he, with the help of my mom, built a legacy not soon to be forgotten. Ken is survived by his beautiful wife, Stephanie, his children Blair Fowles, Glen Fowles (Rochelle), Kerri Duplessis (Jody), and daughter Kym Fowles. Ken had 5 incredible grandchildren, Jordan, Brayden, Easton, Gavin and Raegan, and three step grandchildren, Kyli, Kirsten and Dayton. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Ken was dedicated to his family and shared a unique and long lasting relationship that was a true display of what real love was all about. Ken had many hobbies and interests throughout his lifetime. He was an avid fisherman in his younger days, loved the thrill of fast cars and motorcycles, and was very artistic and creative. He was a handy man and could fix, or build, almost anything. He took up ballroom dancing where he met many lasting friends, and was always up to watch his children play their sports, or participate in any of the events he could. He did the very same for his grandchildren. He loved music of all sorts, and found a passion for cooking as his family grew. He loved to travel roads mostly untraveled in his Lincoln. Ken will be lovingly remembered as a true gift of love to all that he met. He was very kind and generous and could always bring a smile to a person’s face.
