Ken Revak

1944 - 2017

Kenneth Steven Revak, beloved husband of Nora Revak, passed away in Taber on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at the age of 72 years.

Relatives and friends were invited to Prayers at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 7:00 P.M.

The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Augustine's Catholic Church, 5009 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. Burial followed at the Taber Memorial Garden.

Besides his loving wife Nora, Ken is survived by their daughters Sandra Janke (Adam Heighes) of Calgary, Shelley Revak (Dan Audet) of Lethbridge and Leanne (Lawrence) Engel of Christchurch, England; grandchildren Kendra, Trevor, Troy, Claire and Tyson Janke; Jessie Revak, Chelsie and Natasha Dyck. He is also survived by his brother Bernie Revak of Calgary, sister Dot (Gary) Shaughnessy of Spruce Grove, seven sisters-in-law, six brothers-in-law as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

He was predeceased by his parents Andrew and Ann Revak, son-in-law Dave Janke, brother-in-law Herb Erickson, sister-in-law Alex Revak, nephews Gerry Ell and Douglas Bassett.

Ken was born October 6, 1944 in Taber to Andrew and Ann Revak. He was raised in the Taber area, attending St. Mary’s School. Ken then worked as a farm labourer with his Dad and with other farmers. He then found employment at the Taber Hospital first in maintenance, moving his way up to become a Maintenance Engineer. Ken worked at the hospital for thirty seven years before retiring. In 2003 he faced his fear, got on a plane for the first time with Nora and went on a trip of a lifetime to England and France and he loved every minute of it. In his spare time, Ken enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting and cheering on his favorite hockey team, the Chicago Blackhawks. He was a part of a bowling league for many years and enjoyed playing a variety of other sports like golf, softball and curling. Ken had a very unique sense of humor that will truly be missed by all who knew him.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Ken’s name may be made directly to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 204, 2323 - 32 Avenue NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 6Z3 www.diabetes.ca or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, Box 2211, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4K7 www.heartandstroke.com.

Many thanks to Dr. Beckie, Dr. Hughes, Community Care nurses and all the other health care workers who took such good care of Ken with compassion and professionalism.