Boitson "Bojcun", Kenneth "Ken"^{[1, 2]}

1937 - 2025  (87 years)

• Name	Boitson "Bojcun", Kenneth "Ken"  [1, 3, 4, 5, 6]
  Birth	28 Nov 1937	Manitoba, Canada   [1]
  Gender	Male
  Death	1 Feb 2025	Manitoba, Canada   [1]
  Cremation	Aft. 1 Feb 2025	Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada   [1, 7, 8]
  Person ID	I402646566012	Rick Dondo's Family
  Last Modified	19 Feb 2025

  
  

  Father	Boitson "Bojcun", Ilko "Alexander",   b. 15 Sep 1908, Pleasant Home, RM of Rockwood, Manitoba, Canada d. 13 Aug 2002, Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (Age 93 years)
  Mother	Besyk "Bezyk" "Bysyke", Pauline "Pawlina",   b. 7 Jan 1919, Winnipeg Beach, RM of St Andrews, Manitoba, Canada d. 9 Mar 2014, Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (Age 95 years)
  Marriage	12 Sep 1937	RM of Rockwood, Manitoba, Canada
  Family ID	F3035	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map		Birth - 28 Nov 1937 - Manitoba, Canada Death - 1 Feb 2025 - Manitoba, Canada Cremation - Aft. 1 Feb 2025 - Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada  = Link to Google Earth
  Pin Legend	: Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  
  

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  [S1563291627] Winnipeg Free Press, Passages Service of the WFP (Web)[SD], (Winnipeg Free Press Located in: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada), N/A. A contributor has cited material deemed to be pertinent to this story. It is described as "https://passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-details/id-328871/BOITSON_KENNETH%20%28KEN%29". Further: "Longer obituary:". It was described specifically or transcribed by them as "KENNETH (KEN) BOITSON, Born: Nov 28, 1937, Date of Passing: Feb 01, 2025; It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Ken, after a courageous battle with MSA.". Ken was predeceased by his parents, Pauline and Alex; and sister Virginia. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Georgina of 65 years; daughter Shelley (Tom); grandsons, Garren (Shauna) and Ryan (Brittany); and great-grandchildren, Lakelynn and Kaysen. Ken was employed with Phillips/Temro for 42 years and Crown Honda for 10 years as a shuttle driver in his retirement years. Cremation has taken place and a private family interment will be held at a later date. A photo-biography video honouring Ken’s life is accessible through the 'tributes' link below. ETHICAL DEATH CARE in care of arrangements -- As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 8, 2025 ----------------------------- It is with deep sadness we announce Ken’s passing at the Fred Douglas Lodge, after a courageous battle with MSA (multiple system atrophy). Ken was predeceased by his parents, Pauline and Alex; and recently, by his sister Virginia. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 65 years, Georgina; daughter Shelley (Tom); grandsons Garren (Shauna), Ryan (Brittany); great-grandchildren Lakelynn and Kaysen; and brother-in-law Wayne. Ken spent his childhood and school years in Winnipeg Beach, before moving to Winnipeg for work in the mid 1950’s. He was a dedicated employee, working as a quality control inspector/manager for 42 years at Phillips/Temro. Not long after retirement, he joined Crown Honda as a shuttle driver for ten plus years. Georgina and Ken met in 1956 and married in June of 1959. The two were inseparable for most of their 65 years together. Ken was a doting husband, right up until MSA stripped him of his mobility. Georgina then reciprocated, taking complete control of their day to day lives. It was a difficult journey, keeping him at home until no longer able to manage. In July 1960, Shelley, his only child was born. Only children need a companion, and that he was, a best friend, taking her everywhere and providing the best homelife anyone could wish for. Ken, (the saint) shared his home with three women, a wife, a daughter and his mother-in-law, Anne for 27 years. This may have been a challenge for some, but his ability to tune things out and go with the flow got him through. Ken was a loving grandfather, never missing a band concert, sporting event or important milestone. His great-grandchildren’s visits were often the highlight of his days. An avid sports enthusiast, Ken played baseball, curling and golf. He was a super fan of the Bombers and the Jets. He held Jets 1.0 season tickets and watched the games up until his final weeks. There wasn’t a year the family didn’t vacation; be it Edmonton, Radium Hot Springs, Chicago and more. He enjoyed the casino, especially their trips to Vegas. Ken was very meticulous, which was evident by his parklike yard and trunk organization system. Everything had a place. Ken was devoted to his family, one of the kindest, gentlest, caring souls. His quick wit, sense of humour and calm disposition was admired by all. A remarkable man, an amazing role model, he will be greatly missed. Cremation has taken place and as per Ken’s wishes, a private family interment will be held in the spring of 2025. A special thank you to his homecare team, Eddie and nurse Don. The excellent care received at Fred Douglas lodge on Burrows will also not be forgotten. Thank you to all the wonderful staff. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to U-TURN Parkinson’s, 525 Beresford Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3L 1J4. Reported as having been published or sourced on or about 2025/02/08. The information was at the time and may yet be available here, on an Internet service, access to which may or may not also be subject to a subscription. https://www.ethicaldeathcare.com/obits/boitson-ken [S0000300001] Various, Media items collected on Ancestry® family trees: Portraits [SD], (Various). Your host has offered a file identified as an image of a portrait with a title of "Obituary photo - Kenneth "Ken" Boitson (1937)", and has reported details about it as follows: Described as: Obituary photo for Kenneth "Ken" Boitson (1937) NOTE: The above description may be truncated / shortened from the original Published in Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, on Abt. 2020 Media / Image (jpg - [png]; image - [portrait]) File size: 267761 bytes; Image size (pixels): 358 wide by 398 high Available for viewing with an active subscription on your host's Ancestry tree. Ancestry record number reported as: N/A [S1509984359] Ancestry.com, U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-2016, (Ancestry.com Operations Inc), Call Number not provided. A contributor has cited material deemed to be pertinent to this story. It is described as "Publication Place: Portland, Oregon, USA". [S1509984359] Ancestry.com, U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-2016, (Ancestry.com Operations Inc), Call Number not provided. As noted on the Ancestry.com service in this Records Collection item It is described as "Publication Place: Portland, Oregon, USA". [S1502288945] Ancestry.com, Canada, Obituary Collection, 1898-2015, (Ancestry.com Operations Inc), Call Number not provided. A contributor has cited material deemed to be pertinent to this story. It is described as "Publication Date: 11/ Mar/ 2014; Publication Place: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada". The contributor provided no additional descriptive information. The information was at the time and may yet be available here, on an Internet service, access to which may or may not also be subject to a subscription. [S1502288945] Ancestry.com, Canada, Obituary Collection, 1898-2015, (Ancestry.com Operations Inc), Call Number not provided. As noted on the Ancestry.com service in this Records Collection item It is described as "Publication Date: 11/ Mar/ 2014; Publication Place: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada". [S1509984359] Ancestry.com, U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-2016, (Ancestry.com Operations Inc), Call Number not provided. [S1502288945] Ancestry.com, Canada, Obituary Collection, 1898-2015, (Ancestry.com Operations Inc), Call Number not provided.