Obituary of Kenneth Stuart Elliot

ELLIOT- Mr. Kenneth Stuart Elliot, age 85, late of Shellbrook, passed away in the Herb Bassett Care Home in Prince Albert on Tuesday, October 4, 2011. Ken was born on May 21, 1926 in Rozilee, Saskatchewan to Ned and Ella Elliot. Ken worked with his dad on the farm, then was in charge when his dad was called to World War II. He worked on the farm in the summers, and worked winters in Prince George driving a team of horses at a logging camp. In 1952 he married Doreen Donald, and began working with Cliff Moss at Eldstrom's Garage. In 1960 Ken became part owner of the business, which was renamed Shellbrook Auto Body, and worked there until 1989. Ken and Doreen had five children, and spent countless hours volunteering for hockey, cubs, 4-H, and coaching ball. He served on Town Council, the School Board, Church Vestry, the Curling Club, and the Elks. He was interested in horses, fishing, camping, gardening, long walks, and rodeos. He enjoyed music and dancing, which he also appreciated at the Herb Bassett home. In 2004, Alzheimer's set in, and Ken moved to the Herb Bassett home, where he developed special relationships with his caregivers. He had strong character, was honest and hard working, and believed that real men drove Chevy's. Ken leaves to mourn, his wife Doreen; his children, Rod (Lynne) Elliot of Prince Albert and their children Brett, Josh; Rhonda (Barry) Henry of Salmon Arm and their children Shawn (Chelsea), Danielle (Jon), Matthew (Chelsey), Jenna, Isaac, Angel; Jay (Denise) Elliot of LaRonge and their children Diane, Derek, Michelle; Kenny Elliot of Moose Jaw and his son, Ty; Renae (Darrell) Stead of Deer Ridge and their children Kristie, Kylie, Jake; his great grandchildren, Payton, Avery, Kieran, Kara, Mariah, Ethan; his brother, Bill Elliot (Hilda) of Thompson MB; his sister Dorothy (Stu) Lovell of Shellbrook; numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Ned and Ella Elliot; a brother and sister-in-law Gordon and Marj Elliot; a sister and brother-in-law Georgina (Neni) and Carl Pawliw; a sister-in-law, Irene Elliot. The Celebration of Life was held at St. Agatha's Roman Catholic Church in Shellbrook on Tuesday, October 11 at 11:00 AM with Fr. Stephen Harnish as officiant. The eulogy was given by Rod Elliot. The readers were Danielle Couch and Diane Elliot and the crossbearer was Josh Elliot. The pallbearers were Garry Buckingham, Mickey Giberson, Bruce Storry, Gary Wason, Keith Wason, Gerry Stewart. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society. Interment was in the Shellbrook Cemetery.