Regtl No. 82198 RNZAF LAC. On Saturday 15th August 2015, at home.

Loved husband and best friend of Vicki for 45 years. Loved and trusted father and father-in-law of Andrew and Jackie (Welcome Bay), and Louisa and Leo (Australia). Adored granddad of Artemisia and granddad Mack of Oliver and Sam Irvin; and Poppy of Logan, Lincoln and Lawson.

‘Per ardua ad astra'.

A celebration of Ken's life will be held in the chapel of Willetts Funeral Services Ltd, 21 King Street, Whakatane on Wednesday 19th August at 11am, followed by a private cremation.

In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to EBOP Hospice, PO Box 275, Whakatane or may be left at the service. Messages please to the McKeown Family, C/- PO Box 2070, Whakatane.