Obituary of Kenneth Shute

Kenneth George Shute of Camrose passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 20th at the age of 66 years. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Angie; daughter Sonja (Jay Van Bavel) of New York City; two grandchildren Jack and Annie Van Bavel; two brothers Alex (Ann) Shute of Camrose, and Gerald (Marie) Shute of St. Albert; three sisters Shirley (Brian) Fairall of Camrose, Betty Marks of Camrose, and Sylvia Shute of Camrose; numerous nieces and nephews; and many beloved friends. Ken was born on August 26, 1947 in Camrose to George and Josephine Shute, and was raised on a family farm near Round Hill. Ken began his education at Dinant, and later attended Round Hill School. Upon graduation from Round Hill School, Ken moved to Edmonton and completed a diploma in Electrical Engineering from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT). Shortly thereafter, Ken moved to Ottawa to pursue a position with Bell Northern, and as fate would have it, meet his future wife Angie Geisler. Ken and Angie were married on December 14, 1971 and made the move back to Alberta in 1972. To their great joy, their daughter Sonja joined the family in 1978. Upon return to Alberta, Ken accepted a position with Alberta Government Telephones (later Telus) - where he worked for over two decades. Throughout his life Ken also worked on the family farm. He was, at heart, a farmer and joyfully spent much of his life on the farm surrounded by his brothers, sisters and extended family. Ken was also a very active member of the Round Hill Elks which includes some of his oldest and dearest friends. Ken enjoyed curling, traveling, great music, Kurt Vonnegut, and a mean game of crib. Ken greatly valued his relationships with his family and friends, and everyone loved Ken; he had a wonderful smile, loved to laugh and was always quick to crack a joke. Ken had a kind heart, generous spirit and a passion for adventure; he will be dearly missed. Ken was predeceased by his brothers Brian and Walter; sister Marion; and both parents George and Josephine. A Funeral Service was held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, 24, 2014 from the Burgar Memorial Chapel with Rev. Brian Hunter officiating. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta; St. Mary's Hospital Palliative Care Unit, or to Rosehaven Care Centre.