Obituary of Kenneth Blair Pugh

PUGH - Ken passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 5th, 2016 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre with his loving wife, Pat by his side. He was 79 years of age. Kenneth Blair Pugh was born in Saltcoats, Saskatchewan on April 12, 1937. Ken was raised in the Brendenbury area and as a youth helped in the family business buying and selling horses and cattle. He was an exceptional athlete and excelled in both hockey and baseball. He worked for a brief stint for CP Rail in Brendenbury before he began a trade as a meat cutter. His meat cutter career took him to progressive positions in Swift Current, Yorkton, Melville, Regina and then Saskatoon. During his time in Yorkton, he boarded with his future in-laws (didn't know it at the time), Henry & Minnie McInnes, and fell in love with their daughter, Pat. They got married in Yorkton on August 21st, 1960 and settled in Regina. They had three sons: Perry, Terry and Brian. In 1964, Ken accepted a sales position from York Drugs and relocated to Yorkton. Forever wanting to be an entrepreneur, Ken & Pat bought a franchise, Precision Bearing, which was later bought out by Bearing & Transmission. After spending 10 years as a Manager of Bearing & Transmission, the entrepreneurial bug hit Ken again and he opened up K & P Meat Arena, which was the only full service meat shop in Yorkton at the time. Ken later went to try other ventures, which included Truck Line Parts &Snap On Tools, sold advertising/promotional products, owned Dickie-Dee Ice Cream Bikes, had the jewellery franchise, Chain By The Inch, and also sold Beef Jerky products. In 1989, Ken found his dream job and worked as the Sales Manager at Medi-Chair in Yorkton. He purchased the franchise in June of 1991 and the business prospered under his management. Health issues forced him to sell the business in September of 2015. Ken's recreational time was spent coaching his 3 sons in hockey and baseball. He also enjoyed camping, fishing, golfing and attending many major events such as travelling to Minneapolis watching Blue Jays games and going to NHL games, especially watching Wayne Gretzky play in Edmonton. Ken and Pat enjoyed their trips to Hawaii and Mexico, as well as Branson/Nashville where they travelled with their good friends, Buddy & Geraldine Boudreault. They also loved their golf trips with Ruth & Art Loucks which covered courses in Alberta, BC and United States. Memorable moments were had with their 3 sons going on numerous camping trips where they took pleasure in fishing, site-seeing and exploring new adventures. Ken was predeceased by his parents, Griffith & Ida Pugh; his in-laws, Henry & Minnie McInnes; sister-in-law, Joan Dillon; niece, Debbie Dillon and son, Terry Pugh. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Pat, son Perry (Mary) and granddaughters, Kristen & Sara; daughter-in-law, Lori Pugh; granddaughters, Tracy (Vern), Laura (Landon) and Paulina; son Brian (Laurie), granddaughter, Nicole (Chris) and grandson, Easton. The funeral service was held on Thursday, June 9th 2016 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Crystal Bailey, B.Th officiating. Granddaughter Kristin Pugh gave a family tribute, and grandson-in-law Vern gave thanks on behalf of the family. Music for the service was 'Church in the Wildwood' and 'Fishin' in the Dark'. The interment took place in the Garden of Memories with granddaughtersTracy & Laura serving as the urnbearers. A memorial luncheon followed at the Family Centre. Memorials in Ken's name may be made to the Yorkton SPCA, 79 7th Ave. S. Yorkton, SK S3N 3V1 as tokens of remembrance. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com Service Information Thursday, June 9th, 2016 11:00am, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens