Former track announcer and racing official Kenneth Forster passed on Saturday, Dec. 18 in Regina, Sask. at the age of 85 years.
Ken was predeceased by his mother and father, Tom and Nell (nee Logan) Forster; brothers Pat and Leonard Forster; mother-in-law and father-in-law Bill and Louise Pringle; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Charlie and Ina Jordan, Jack and Jean White and Audrey Forster.
He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Meryl (nee Pringle) Forster; daughter Cathy Forster and her children Isobel and Julian Turonis; daughter Carole Forster Ichikawa (Takayuki); in-laws Emelie Forster, Tom and Myrna Pringle and John and Gaye Pringle; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.
Kenneth had many passions in life including horses, dogs, hunting, teaching, gardening, singing and playing instruments, but above all else, his passion was his family. Meryl and Ken made countless friends on their adventures, far and wide. Ken was a teacher, later a principal, and retired in 1997. He was also an on-track race caller for 28 years at Queensbury Downs Race Track in Regina, Sask., later becoming a harness track Presiding Judge in both Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
Ken had a fantastic life. He lived it to the fullest. He always had a joke to tell or a song to sing. He will be dearly missed by his family and everyone who was lucky enough to meet him.
At Ken’s request, there will be no service. The family will hold a private graveside service at a later date.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Ken Forster.
Just going through some old
Just going through some old programs and I came across one from Lakehead Raceway in Thunder Bay from 1967 where Ken was the announcer. My dad was judging there and they became good friends. In the early seventies our family spent the summer in Saskatchewan where we met up with Ken again . All good times, will always remember that smile . So sorry for your loss.
Britt McManus
Sincere condolencs to Meryl
Sincere condolencs to Meryl and family. Ken and I crossed paths for many years, starting when he worked for Nealie and Mary Oliver on the Saskatchewan race circuit back in the late 50's and early 60's. He proved to be an asset to his profession and the Standardbred racing community. Rest in Peace.
Sam Johnson
I was saddened to hear of
I was saddened to hear of Ken's passing. He was a gentleman and a scholar. I was one of the lucky ones to have been able to meet him. He was always so kind and yet fair to everyone.
RIP Ken! My sincere condolences to your family.
Val Boom