Obituary of Kenneth Orville Allison Hassen

KENNETH HASSEN 1946-2017 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ken. He was born July 7, 1946 in Regina, SK. Ken was predeceased by his mom Ivy in 1974 and his brother Doug in 2010. He leaves to mourn his Dad Sam Hassen of Estevan; his sister and best friend Shirl (Gary) Peterson of Estevan; nephews and nieces and his loyal friend and companion Lucy his dog. Ken attended school in Regina till grade 11 and then he moved to Estevan with his family. He graduated from ECI, then went on to further his education in Calgary at the University of Alberta. Ken then moved back to Estevan to work for Dresser Atlas. During his time back in Estevan, Ken took to the local and surrounding area drag strips. He was known for his excellent driving skills on the drag. He won many trophies and was always at the top in his class. Ken later moved back to Calgary to take a position with Calgary Power. He travelled many places and had seen lots of this world. Ken loved the outdoors. He loved to fill his back pack and go hiking with his dogs, pitch his tent, and sit out under the stars at night. "God’s Country” he would always say. Ken was a handyman that would and could usually fix anything he found that needed repaired. He was also a custodian at many rural rinks. Ken retired and spent his last several years at Sask. Beach. His love for animals was evident, his love for his dogs (past/present) was obvious to all that knew him. Ken would often make a comment relating to his dog; "She is not my whole life, but she makes my life whole.” “May you be at peace now my brother, no more hills to climb or valleys to go though. Love you always, always, forever, forever.” Friends so wishing, may make donations in memory of Ken to the Regina Humane Society, Box 3143 Stn. Main, Regina, SK S4P 3G7. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.speersfuneralchapel.com