Ken Kushner - Flying Free

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Keneth Kushner quietly passed over to the other side on June 4, 2019 at the age of 77 in Revelstoke, BC. He had a debilitating, degenerative illness during the last few years. 

Ken was born in Vernon, BC in May of 1942, and grew up in the close-knit Community of Oyama on the family's orchard. As a young man, he obtained his pilot's licence and continued flying as long as he was able. Flying remained his life-long, passion.

Ken moved to Trail, BC in 1965. He married Trudy Luscombe and began a family with daughters,  Heather and Kim. At that time, he began working as a conductor for the CPR. (Canadian Pacific Railroad) He continued his work for many years in Trail and later in Revelstoke until his Retirement in 2008. (continued below)

Date:  

• June 22, 2019

Place:    

• Revelstoke Flying Club -2913 Airport Way (driveway on right, just before the airport)

Times:              

• 4:00 p.m. Doors Open
• 5:00 p.m. Dinner 
• 6:30 p.m. Open Mic followed by Complimentary Beer Toast to Ken
• 7:00 to 9:00 Laughs, music, party 

For all Ken's family, friends and acquaintances, you are warmly invited to come for dinner. There will also be a bar but you can always BYOB as well.

If coming for dinner, please RSVP Family at ken.kushner1942@gmail.com or call or text 778-214-9900. If there is no answer call 236-422-3247.

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In 1967, he joined the Trail Flying Club. He was an active member and spent many years planning events and coordinating annual Fly-Ins. When he moved to Revelstoke in 1986, he married Vicki Ashman and welcomed a son, Kenny to his family. He became an active member of the Revelstoke Flying Club, worked with CASARA Air Search and Rescue, and helped operate the Revelstoke Airport. He was an avid hobbyist who built several model airplanes and joined the local RC club.

Ken's greatest joy was the time he spent with his family. His legacy lives on in his three children; Heather (Darren) Macnab of Victoria, Kim (Jim) Rienks of Revelstoke, Kenny Kushner of Kelowna, and his grandchildren; Konnor, Eric, Milena, and Brendan. Ken is survived by his brother Ray, sisters Kristine and Cherry, along with numerous nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind wife, Verna Myers Kushner of Revelstoke.

Blessedly released from his body's painful burden, he joins his Mother Stella, Father Frank, and brothers Chris and Gordon. He is now flying high and free, and the weather is fair.