On Dec. 4, 2003, Ken Palm, a longtime resident of Kamloops and formerly of 100 Mile House, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, at the age of 80 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Lori; his six children, Margaret (Philip) of Campbell River, Robert of Vancouver, Kenny (Shirley) of Vancouver, Gerry (Terri) of Seattle, Judy (Ernie) of Kamloops and Sheryl Palm (John) of Vancouver. Also left with treasured memories are 6 grandchildren; Bev, David, Robbie, James, Misty and Melissa and 3 great grand children; James, Chelsea and Maya. Predeceased by the mother of his children, Frances, in 1989, his brother Roland, nephew Larry and grandson Jimmy. Ken was born in Saskatchewan on April 16, 1923. He served his country overseas during the Second World War. After he returned from overseas, Ken and his family moved to British Columbia and worked in the logging and construction industries. He was a charter member of the 100 Mile House Legion. Ken enjoyed travelling and spending time on the lakes fishing after his retirement. At Ken’s request, there will be no formal ceremony. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial donations made to the Marjorie Snowden Hospice House, 543 Battle Street, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 2M1. Kamloops Funeral Home - (250) 554-2577.