Kenneth Gordon Haughton
On January 18, 2010 Kenneth Gordon Haughton passed away peacefully in Royal Inland Hospital at the age of 60 years with his wife and daughter by his side. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife Janis, son Keith (Ping) (Ben and Halo) and daughter Christine (Nolan and Emerson), as well as brothers Bob, Jim, Doug and their families, numerous relatives and wonderful friends who were so much a part of his life. Ken was predeceased by his parents Ernie and Lillian Haughton.
Ken was born in Knutsford and raised in Kamloops, graduated from Kamloops Senior Secondary and Dawson Creek College then worked for a short time at Noca Dairy out of Vernon, BC. However, ranching was always his first love so he returned to the family Ranch working with his father and brothers and enjoying his beloved cows. Ken started his family in 1975 when he married his wife Janis. He was a wonderful husband and father passing on his passion for showing cattle to his children through their ten years of 4-H. Ken was an excellent judge of cattle; skills first learned in 4-H, showing cattle at Barriere and PWF and later passing on those skills as leader of Kamloops South 4-H Beef Club and judging at numerous cattle shows around the province.
His family would like to express sincere thanks to all the family and friends for their love and support, as well as all the doctors, nurses and staff of RIH for their wonderful care and compassion.
Should friends desire, donations to the Canadian Liver Foundation, #109-828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1E2 or the RIH Foundation, 311 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2T1 in his memory would be appreciated.
A “Celebration of Life” Memorial Service with reception to follow, will be held on Monday, January 25, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at the Calvary Community Church, 1205 Rogers Way with Pastor Don Maione officiating.
We are sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. Knutsford gatherings will just not be the same without him. He has been a friend to both of us since our childhoods and was always so friendly and cheery. We had many happy times with him and lots of good laughs.
Words cannot express my sorrow in hearing of Ken’s passing. I so wish time could be reversed to be able to relive all the wonderful times our two families enjoyed together. Even though life had led us in different directions in the last decade, your family has always had a very special place in my heart. Even though I am not able to attend the service in person, please know that my love, thoughts and prayers are with you all. Rest in peace, my dear friend! I pray we will meet again someday.
It was truly heartbreaking to hear about Ken. I remember him so well from when I was young and our families spent more time together. He was so wonderful. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. “Happy Ranching” on the Other Side Ken.
Were so very sad for your loss and ours. Ken had a heart of gold and I dont recall him ever saying a bad word about anyone. If you wanted an honest answer you could always count on Ken. The world is sadly lacking good men like Ken, a guy who would give you the shirt off his back or help you out any way he could.
Janis:
You once told me how much Ken loved the life he had. Keep that memory of him. My thoughts and prayers are with you my dear.
Doug & Family
Our deepest Sympathy on the loss of Ken.
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you
at this Difficult Time.
Our sincere condolances. We have lost one great cow man……….our sincere condolances. Our thoughts are with each one of you.
My sincere Condolances to all of the Haughtons and there families.
Our Condolances to all the Family, we will miss the visits over the fence from a wonderful neighbour. Sorry we are unable to deliver our thoughts and prayers to everyone in person, as we are holidaying in Arizona.
As a former agriculture instructor and administrator at the BC Vocational School-Dawson Creek (Northern Lights College)I was always impressed with Ken’s commitment and motivation in the pursuit of his studies and the professional career he planned to follow.
His goals and aspirations were met in his career in ranching and service to his community.
I offer my sympathy and condolences to his family
Duncan MacRae
Doug & Family,
Our thoughts are with you during this very difficult time. May your many cherished memories bring comfort. I vividly remember Ken bringing his classmates from Northern Lights College out to the ranch for many Sunday visits, it was always an entertaining time. Take care of each other, Sheri
We were so sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. He was such a warm, friendly person that his parting leaves a big hole in the community. Even though Ken and I (Helen) shared an aunt and uncle, I mostly got to know Ken through our days in the Kamloops South Beef Club and found him lots of fun and always willing to help. May the warm and precious memories you have of him sustain you through the days ahead. Helen
Janis & family
Although there is little we can say to ease the sorrow in your hearts, we both want you to know are warmest thoughts and prayers are with you now & always.
Take care, Bev & Lynn
Although we are new to the neighbourhood and don’t know your family well, our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Please let us know if we can do anything to help out.
Take care,
Willie, Lisa & Sophia
Sorry to hear the passing of Brother Ken. He will be greatly missed within the Ranching Community and all the events. They will not be the same without his precence.
Take care
Audrey & Don Preston
Ken & Family
Our thoughts are with you and your family and Ken will be greatly missed.
Don Preston
Dear Haughton Family,
Ken was a kind and funny man that will be greatly missed by all. He always talked about his family and especially his grandkids. You could tell they meant the world to him. Our thoughts are with your family.
Sincerely,
Peter and Lianne