September 28, 2024
In loving memory ~
Ronald Kenneth DeEll, "Ken" wrote the last sentence in his book of life on September 28, 2024, at 2:18 pm. Ken is survived by his wife of 51 years Lois, only daughter Kimberley DeEll, and sister Gertrude DeEll. Predeceased by his parents Leander and Amy, and brother Henry.
Ken was diagnosed with cancer in the summer of 2018, and he fought as hard as he could for 6 years. The cancer took over his body in all ways and he had to give up running shortly after diagnosis. Ken entered Cowichan Hospice House on September 14, 2024, exactly where he wanted to spend his last days. In the early hours of September 28th Ken started his final race of life. Lois and Kim were at his bedside until the end with supports from close friends. Ken is finally pain and cancer free.
Special thanks for supporting Ken's final race goes to the nurses of Cowichan Hospice House, his physician team: Dr. Mark Sanders, Dr. Teresa Elliot, Dr. Andrea Wilhelm, Dr. Howard Pai, Dr. Adam Fundytus, Dr. William Nielsen, and Dr. Drew Phillips.
A memorial service will take place November 9, 2024 at 2:00 pm at H.W. Wallace Crematorium and Burial Centre, 2853 Roberts Road, Duncan, BC. Anyone wishing to donate in Ken's name, please do so to the Cowichan Hospice House.
Entrusted to H. W. Wallace Crematorium and Burial Centre
Service Details
2:00 PM