KEN MCTAGGART

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KEN MCTAGGART After a long struggle with Alzheimer's, Ken passed away peacefully at the Charleswood Care Centre, his sister Merle by his side. He also leaves to mourn his wife of 64 years, Audrey; children, Stephanie (Sandy), Greg (Lucille) and Jill (Richard), nine grandsons, seven great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Ken was born to Elliott and Jennie McTaggart in Crystal City, MB, on January 3, 1930. Ken was a hard worker. As a lad / young man, he delivered groceries, did dray work, worked in a garage and as an electrician helper. He found his career in the grain business. He was a Grain Elevator Manager in Lena, Lyleton and Killarney. Working for Manitoba Pool Elevators, he was appointed to Travelling Superintendent, in Russell, MB. In 1970, he became Divisional Superintendent. In 1980, he became Manager of Country Operations. In 1985, he was appointed Corporate Manager of Operations. Ken continuously sought improvement, graduating from his final business courses at the age of 55. His interest were many: playing hard ball, hockey, master checker player, playing in a band, teaching Sunday School and Toastmasters - forming a club and entering speech competitions. In retirement, Ken played golf, curled and meticulously cared for his yard. We would like to thank all workers, friends and neighbours who took care of him when times were tough. A special thanks to Leroy Clarke for all his help. Funeral services will be held at Chapel Lawn, 4000 Portage Ave., Friday, June 3 at 2:00 p.m. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.ca 885-9715
Publish Date: May 28, 2016

KEN MCTAGGART After a long struggle with Alzheimer's, Ken passed away peacefully at the Charleswood Care Centre, his sister Merle by his side. He also leaves to mourn his wife of 64 years, Audrey, children Stephanie (Sandy), Greg (Lucille) and Jill (Richard), nine grandsons, seven great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Ken was born to Elliott and Jennie McTaggart at Crystal City on January 3, 1930. Ken was a hard worker. As a lad / young man he delivered groceries, did dray work, worked in a garage and as an electrician helper. He found his career in the grain business. He was a Grain Elevator Manager in Lena, Lyleton, and Killarney. Working for Manitoba Pool Elevators he was appointed to Travelling Superintendent in Russell. In 1970, he became Divisional Superintendent. In 1980, he became Manager of Country Operations. In 1985, he was appointed Corporate Manager of Operations. Ken continuously sought improvement graduating from his final business courses at the age of 55. His interest were many; playing hard ball, hockey, master checker player, playing in a band, teaching Sunday school, and Toastmasters - forming a club and entering speech competitions. In retirement Ken played golf, curled and meticulously cared for his yard. We would like to thank all workers, friends and neighbours who took care of him when times were tough. A special thanks to Leroy Clarke for all his help. Funeral Services will be held at Chapel Lawn, 4000 Portage Ave., June 3, at 2:00 p.m. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.ca 204-885-9715

Publish Date: May 21, 2016

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 28, 2016