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OLAV KENNETH GILLESHAMMER (KEN)
Born: May 24, 1940
Date of Passing: Mar 14, 2020
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OLAV KENNETH GILLESHAMMER
May 24, 1940 - March 14, 2020
Ken is lovingly remembered by his wife Patricia, and his children, Brian (Cheryl), Janet (Tristan) and Allen (Jennifer). Much loved by his five grandchildren Laura, Sarah, Jack, Chloe and Audrey. He will be missed by his brother Harold (Diana), and many loving brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.
Ken was born to Olav and Karly Gilleshammer and grew up in Erickson, Manitoba. When Ken was five his family moved to Norway, the birthplace of his parents, where they lived for a year before returning to Canada. He spent much of his youth at Riding Mountain National Park, a place he always loved. He started his career with Scotiabank in 1959 in Brandon, before being transferred to Calgary where he met Pat and where Brian, Janet and Allen were born. Ken spent the entirety of his career with Scotiabank, and retired in 2003 back in Brandon, where he had begun his career.
Ken's love for his children and grandchildren was deep and devoted. He took tremendous interest in their lives. Ken had an unassuming steadiness on which his family depended. Ken enjoyed golfing, curling and watching his favourite sports, baseball and football.
A gathering of family and friends to celebrate his life will be held at a later date.
The family would like to thank the Palliative Care team at Riverview, and Dr. Mark Elkin, for providing exceptional care to Ken.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to Riverview Health Centre Foundation, One Morley Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3L 2P4.
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 21, 2020
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Pat and family, please accept Nina and my condolences. Ken was a fine man and outstanding banker who was truly professional in all his dealings. Ken treated all bankers with respect and I still remember my first introduction to Ken, he was extremely approachable and sincerely helpful. Our golf conversations were of great interest to me, particularly hearing about his travels across this globe. We will miss his kindness. Larry/Nina - Posted by: Larry Fayle (Colleague/Friend ) on: Mar 22, 2020
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My sincere condolences to Brian and family. Thinking of you all. Big hugs - Posted by: Loreen Coutts (Co-worker) on: Mar 22, 2020
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We think of you, good thoughts and greetings from Anne Sofie and Rolf Endestad, Norway. - Posted by: Anne Sofie and Rolf Endestad (Anne Sofie is he`s cousin) on: Mar 22, 2020
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As a friend and former colleague at Scotiabank I am saddened to hear about Ken's passing. He was a dedicated and professional who worked very hard for the bank and for his customers. My sincere sympathies to Pat and family. Wayne Harden - Posted by: Wayne Harden (Colleague at Scotiabank) on: Mar 21, 2020
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