Robert Kenneth Brewitt was born February 20, 1923 and passed away October 29, 2008 in the Drumheller hospital. He was born on the farm in the Sunbeam area to homesteading parents. He attended school at Sunbeam, a place he had fond memories of and maintained many of those childhood friendships his entire life. In 1951, he married Freda Birkhiem and built a home on the original homestead. They ran a mixed farm with his brother Ronald and later with son Don. He lived his entire life on the same farm. For almost forty years, he and his wife delivered fresh eggs, milk, cream or dressed poultry on Thursdays to their many customers. For Ken it was a labour of love; forming close friendships with many of those customers. He enjoyed farming, especially running the tractors. He enjoyed card games or board games with neighbours and family. The large Christmas gatherings with nieces and nephews were always looked forward to. His dogs were always a part of the family and travelled with him wherever he went. Ken was a gentle and kind man, very sentimental and his tears were always close to the surface. He was a sports fan but hockey was his favorite and almost nothing could interfere with Hockey Night in Canada. His favourites were the Flames or Maple Leafs, but he could be just as excited watching a local tiny might game as a NHL team. He leaves to mourn his wife Freda and son Don and wife Diana; also Brothers-in-law Norvan Boon and Jack Birkhiem (Iris); Sister-in-law Mavis Birkhiem (and family Janice, Jim & Kathy); Nieces Donna Boon, Wendy Ramsay (Richard), Glenna McNeil (Stan), Marilyn Lind (Yens), Lorilee Boon, Barbara Komarnisky (Ken); Nephews Kevin Boon (Karen) Brian Birkhiem; and family friend Karen Lunden. A joint service was held for Ken and his Brother Ron at the Delia Hall on November 4, 2008 with Reverend Harold Hunter officiating. Courtney-Winter’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements.
BREWITT, Kenneth R.
Robert Kenneth Brewitt was born February 20, 1923 and passed away October 29, 2008 in the Drumheller hospital. He was born on the farm in the Sunbeam area to homesteading parents. He attended school at Sunbeam, a place he had fond memories of and maintained many of those childhood friendships his entire life. In 1951, he married Freda Birkhiem and built a home on the original homestead. They ran a mixed farm with his brother Ronald and later with son Don. He lived his entire life on the same farm. For almost forty years, he and his wife delivered fresh eggs, milk, cream or dressed poultry on Thursdays to their many customers. For Ken it was a labour of love; forming close friendships with many of those customers. He enjoyed farming, especially running the tractors. He enjoyed card games or board games with neighbours and family. The large Christmas gatherings with nieces and nephews were always looked forward to. His dogs were always a part of the family and travelled with him wherever he went. Ken was a gentle and kind man, very sentimental and his tears were always close to the surface. He was a sports fan but hockey was his favorite and almost nothing could interfere with Hockey Night in Canada. His favourites were the Flames or Maple Leafs, but he could be just as excited watching a local tiny might game as a NHL team. He leaves to mourn his wife Freda and son Don and wife Diana; also Brothers-in-law Norvan Boon and Jack Birkhiem (Iris); Sister-in-law Mavis Birkhiem (and family Janice, Jim & Kathy); Nieces Donna Boon, Wendy Ramsay (Richard), Glenna McNeil (Stan), Marilyn Lind (Yens), Lorilee Boon, Barbara Komarnisky (Ken); Nephews Kevin Boon (Karen) Brian Birkhiem; and family friend Karen Lunden. A joint service was held for Ken and his Brother Ron at the Delia Hall on November 4, 2008 with Reverend Harold Hunter officiating. Courtney-Winter’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements.
