Kenneth Alfred Jones was born on August 29, 1927 in the Copeland District near Raymore, Saskatchewan. He was the oldest of three children born to Alfred and Hilda Jones. Ken attended Popular View School and began farming at an early age. In 1942 his father sold the land in Copeland and purchased land north of Elfros in the Argyle District. Over a three day trip, the 14 year old Ken and his dad drove their cattle to the new land. There Ken attended Argyle School before becoming a full-time farmer with his father at the age of 15. He continued farming after his dad retired in 1963. Ken eventually purchased 3 other quarter-sections of land and built a house on the one closest to Wadena. He farmed for 66 years before retiring at the age of 81. In 2005, he received a certificate of recognition from the Canadian Wheat Board for ‘over 50 years of producing high quality and wholesome food’. In the early years, Ken worked at the IHC dealership in Wadena as a mechanic to help make ends meet. He was always good with his hands – creating or modifying more than one piece of equipment that he used on the farm. Ken met his bride-to-be Evelyn Lindbom at Round Lake Bible Camp, where she worked summers as a counselor. They were formally introduced in early 1962, and married in Midale, Sask. on July 13, 1963. Their daughter Colleen was born in June of 1964 and son Brent was born in July of 1965. In 1993, Ken and Evelyn moved from the farm to a house they built on 2nd Street NE in Wadena. Their home was always open for coffee or tea, with company regularly invited over for supper and fellowship or a Bible study. Ken had a number of hobbies, one of which was collecting arrow heads and other native artifacts he found while driving on his tractor. He played mandolin at home and at church. He also restored his beloved ’29 Chev and D John Deere tractor which he loved to share with others in parades or for a ride around the block. Many different awards and plaques could be found around his house for Best Classic Vehicle from various town and country fair parades. Ken served as deacon, treasurer, and member of the building and Bible Camp committees for the Wadena Baptist Church. He also served on the church’s 70th and 80th anniversary committees. In the community Ken served as local school board trustee, a Sask Wheat Pool committee Member (15+ years), a councilor for Div. 5 of the Elfros RM, and a member of the board of the Weneeda Park Lodge. As vice-chair of that board he assisted in the creation of the Pleasant View Care Home. He was also on the committee for Wadena’s 70th and 80th anniversaries. Ken was an active member of the Wadena District Museum where he helped out in all areas, especially with regard to maintenance and upkeep of the old vehicles and farm machinery. Kenneth was predeceased by his wife Evelyn (2012), father Alfred (1987), and mother Hilda (1988). Left to cherish his memory are daughter Colleen (Darryl) of Calgary, AB, and son Brent (Lorraine) of Surrey, BC, grandsons Devon, Kyle, Bradon, and Tavian as well as sister Hilda (Elfros, SK) and brother Eric (Springside, SK). He will also be missed by many other family and friends. Funeral Service 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 20, 2016 Wadena Baptist Church Wadena, Saskatchewan Interment to follow at the Wadena Cemetery In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ken's memory to the Wadena Baptist Church, Weneeda Park Lodge, Fishing Lake Bible Camp, or a charity of one's choice.