Kenneth Bruce Bookout was born March 4, 1949 in Moose Jaw, SK and was taken from us suddenly on July 16, 2015 while enjoying his summer paradise in the Shuswaps.
Ken resided in Moose Jaw where he worked for the C.P Rail as a conductor for 36 years. Ken had a love for all sports but his particular passion was hockey. You could always find #35 in the net playing for his “Reds” or the Crusty Canucks. Through all the sports and recreation, Booker made many lifelong friends that he held very dearly in his heart. His role as family social convener kept him busy, he loved to plan family coffee dates and after his mother’s death his mission became to keep the family strongly connected.
Nothing was more evident than the pride and joy he possessed when spending time with his 7 beautiful grandchildren, to which he was affectionately known as Grampsky. Kenny B’s heart belonged to his girls, Gaye, Amber, Stacey, and Allison, but for the last 22 years he inherited a son and best friend in Ryan. The rink, the lake and life itself will never be the same, but his legacy as a man will never be forgotten.
Ken is survived by his wife and best friend Gaye; daughters Amber (Danny), Stacey (Ryan), Alli (Chad) and grandchildren Sierra, Sidney, Isabella, Elizabeth, Alexander, Gabrielle and Grayson; brother Lou (Karen); sisters Donna (Glen), Jackie, Robbie (Joe); sister-in-law Shelley (Allan) and brother-in-law Ron (Gail); many loving nieces, nephews, their spouses and children. He is predeceased by his father Joseph Harold (Pete), mother Hazel Annie Marie, nephew Jordan and lifelong friend Jimmy Miller.
A memorial service will be held on the goal line at Mosaic Place at 7 PM on Saturday, July 25th, 2015. Anyone who would like to pay their respects is welcome to attend.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that you take an opportunity to “Pay It Forward”.
“If ever there is a tomorrow when we’re not together there is something you must remember; You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think, but the most important thing is even if we are apart I’ll always be with you."