1940 - 2021
Mr. Kenneth ‘Ken’ Alvin Severtson passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021 at the age of 80 years.
He was born to Ruth and Severt Severtson in Lethbridge, Alberta. Ken moved to Innisfail at the age of four. He attended Grade School in Innisfail and then moved to Red Deer, to complete High School at Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School. Ken married Carol Radomske in 1964, and with very little knowledge of farming, began dairy farming with his brother, Gary. He would later go on to build a successful farming operation with his son, Warren.
Ken felt so blessed to have all of his children close by; and he found true joy in watching his grandchildren grow into adulthood. Life continued to bring him blessings with the recent arrival of his great grandson. Ken loved all sports, especially hockey. He played and coached hockey for many years. He had so many wonderful memories of those days, and always made us laugh retelling them. He was an avid sports fan and loved watching his grandchildren compete in many different sports, in his later years. He also made many wonderful friends in the farming community. Ken loved to travel around the countryside, looking at crops and livestock, and especially visiting with neighbors and friends. He had a wealth of knowledge that he passed on to many, and his wisdom and advice will be greatly missed.
Ken will be lovingly remembered by his beloved wife, Carol; his children, Warren (Shelly) Severtson, Gayle (Gord) Tulk and Wendy (Mark) Breese; his grandchildren, Jori (Justin), Jayde (Nadine) Severtson and Emily and Jeff Tulk and his precious great grandson, Everett Kenneth Severtson. Ken will also be sadly missed by his sister, Audrey (Jack) Daines, his brothers, Dale (Glenda) Severtson and Gary Severtson; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Ken was predeceased by an infant daughter, Angela, his parents, Ruth and Severt Severtson and a sister-in-law, Bev.
The family would like to thank Jan at the Innisfail Medical Clinic for helping Ken navigate his medical care and Dr. Adam Hrdlicka for all of his help and friendship to Ken. Also, a huge thank you to Tony, Brent and the Innisfail Pharmasave staff.
A Celebration of Ken’s Life will be held at a later date. If desired, Memorial Donations in Ken’s honor may be made directly to the Alberta Lung Association, PO Box 4500, Station South, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 6K2 or to Innisfail Minor Hockey, Box 6028, Innisfail, Alberta T4G 1S7. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.heartlandfuneralservices.com. Arrangements in care of: Heartland Funeral Services Ltd. 4415 – 49 Street, Innisfail, Alberta. Phone: 403.227.0006 Fax: 403.227.6437
