PQRTA member, Ken Ryall, passed away, suddenly, in
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital on Sunday, November 23, 2014. Ken was a
long-time musician in the Nanaimo area. He played in small and large groups,
since coming to Nanaimo, in 1963. His favourite instrument was the clarinet
but he also played the saxophone. Ken was a music teacher in
Parksville/Qualicum School District for many years, where he taught band and
elementary music from K-7.
Ken was born in Duncan and lived in Victoria and Nelson
before coming to Nanaimo. He will be deeply missed by his wife Glenda,
daughter Christine Calvin, and his grandchildren Brian and Catherine Calvin,
as well as his brother Alan in Toronto.
A celebration of Ken's life will be held at the Costin
Hall in Lantzville on January 17, 2015 from
2pm-5pm.
Donations to the Heart and
Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
