Ken

Kenneth PhD, taught human anatomy to students in Medicine, Dentistry, and Rehabilitation Medicine at University of Alberta. Ken was a frequent recipient of a best teaching award, highly regarded by his students and
peers.
August 2022, Ken turned 93 years old.
Born in Brandon, Manitoba, 1929, Ken youngest of three brothers and one sister.
Ken met Phyllis, his wife of almost 70 years, in Moorhead, Minnesota where they attended Concordia College. Ken, on a college scholarship, played football and hockey. Phyllis was a cheerleader.
Ken played football, as an end for Calgary Stampeders in 1952. He loved physical activity. Ken has fond memories of playing football and hockey. He viewed sports as a unifying force, which could build community, tolerance and understanding. He insists there was no talk of politics in sports he played.
Ken and Phyllis moved to Edmonton, a hot July 1st, 1965. with their six children. Ken was invited to join mentor Dr. Ollrich in the Anatomy faculty at University of Alberta. Ken knew Dr. Ollrich from his university days. Arriving by car, the family stayed in Dr. Ollrich’s McKernan basement. Ken began work as Professor of Anatomy at University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine, July 3ird, 1965, where he taught until his retirement in 1993.
Faith in God shaped Ken’s life. A past member of Calvary Lutheran Church, Ken served there as a Deacon, one of many ways Ken served his church.
Ken, busy with his career, still coached each of his six children’s sports activity. He enjoyed cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, fishing, hunting, and hiking, involving his children in these activities. He introduced his children to his version of a party, which included black licorice and Pepsi.
Ken loved travel. Especially interested in China, he studied Mandarin, prior to several trips to China where he taught medical students.
In 2022, Ken and Phyllis moved into a supported living facility, where they sat together on a balcony watching the sun set.