March 19, 1942 – March 20, 2021

After a lengthy battle with

cancer, Kenneth Edward

Arnett passed away on March

20th at South Okanagan

General Hospital. He is survived by his wife,

Wende; his four children, Blain (Kristin), Michael

(Natosha), Tim (Nori), and Alison (Steve); his eight

grandchildren: Nicola, Kevin, Landon, Mikayla,

Keith, Ethan, Riah, and Ava; and three of his siblings:

Mike, Doug, and Irene.

Ken was born in Prince George, BC. After graduating

high school, he moved to Nanaimo. There, he met

Wende, with whom he shared almost 60 wonderful

years. Ken spent his career working for the BC Forest

Service. He and his family lived around the province

at various ranger stations, eventually settling in

Vanderhoof, and later, Castlegar. In both cities, he

served as District Manager.

In retirement, Ken and Wende became dedicated

members of Fairview Mountain Golf Course. At the

course, Ken served as a board member and as club

president, loved a good round of golf with friends, and

enjoyed a cold glass of Stella after a game. Ken also

loved to travel; he and Wende enjoyed many Octobers

in Las Vegas and various vacations with their family.

Additionally, Ken was a great chef who found joy in

sharing delicious meals with the people he loved.

Ken was a kind, thoughtful, and generous man who

gave everything to the people he loved. His greatest

joy came from his family. Ken radiated warmth. We

shall forever miss his wisdom, his humour, and his

brilliant smile. He lives in us always.

The family will hold a celebration of life for Ken in the

near future.

Condolences and tributes may be directed to the

family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com