Ken Blacklock

Ken Blacklock
February 16, 1937 – December 1, 2016
It is with great sadness and much love that we say goodbye to Kenneth Raymond
Blacklock (known as Smoke or Poet to many); father, grandfather and valued friend who
passed away suddenly on December 1, 2016.
Predeceased by his parents Harold and Pat; his three brothers Robert, John and
Norman; his wife Marilyn and his daughter Theresa. He is survived by his son Bruce
(Shelley), son-in-law Brian (Shanda); grandchildren Naomi, Jared, George, Anna-Lynn,
Daniel, Christopher, Jessica and Nathan. He is also lovingly remembered by his large
extended family and friends both near and far.
An Albertan beginning to end, he was born on February 16, 1937 in Jasper Park,
Alberta. Over a long and widely traveled life he was a Scout leader, truck driver, RCAF
corporal, tax accountant, expeditor, storyteller, coal miner, blaster, cowboy poet, Folk
Festival volunteer and many other endeavors where a quick mind, solid work ethic and
willingness to try new things were an advantage.
A celebration of his life will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday the 17th of December 2016 at
the Hope Christian Reformed Church located at 1004 Highway 16 Parkland County
(corner of Highway 16 and Highway 779).
As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made in Ken’s name to
the Canadian Diabetes Association or to The Royal Canadian Legion.

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