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> OBITUARIES
Kenneth Stewart "Ken" Speirs, 90, of Canyon Country, CA passed away peacefully in Vermont surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 17, 2014. He was doing what he liked best ~ traveling to see family and friends. He was born to the late Stewart and Anna L. Speirs, April 17, 1924 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Ken graduated from Amundsen High School of Chicago, IL in 1941 and proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and Korea. He married the love of his life, Catherine Louise "Caye" Bereiter, on October 9, 1948 at Queen of Angels Church in Chicago and they lived in Chicago before relocating to Canyon Country, CA in 1984. They celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary last October with family and friends. Ken had worked at Illinois Bell (AT&T) and retired in 1982 after 35 years of service. He was a superb multi-sport athlete; amongst his achievements, Ken was inducted into the 16 Inch Softball Hall of Fame.
Ken is preceded in death by his wife Caye and is survived by their seven children: Mary Caye of Chicago, IL; James (Debra) of Canyon Country, CA; Patricia (Robert) of Brookfield, IL; Joanne of Ft. Collins, CO; Edward (Kyung) of Marietta, GA; Elizabeth (Gregg) of Westmont, IL; and Andrew (Sheri) of Barre, VT. He also is survived by his sister Audrey of Clearwater, FL; his sister-in-law Sister Mary Catharina, O.P. of Adrian, MI; his nieces Karen (Bill) and Nancy (Bill). He is survived by sixteen grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many dear friends, especially Karen Jucksch and family. Visitation for family and friends will be held Thursday, September, 25, 2014 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. at Eternal Valley Memorial Park and Mortuary, 23287 Sierra Hwy, Newhall, CA 91321. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 26 at Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 24244 Newhall Ave, followed by a burial service at 11:00 a.m. at Eternal Valley. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to Central Vermont Medical Center Branches of Hope on behalf of Ken Speirs of Santa Clarita Home Health. Softball Hall of Fame Entry
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