Major Kenneth Evenden

Major Kenneth C. Evenden was Promoted to Glory on Tuesday February 27, 2018 in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Major Miriam Evenden, father of Karen (George) Williams, Barbara (Colm) Evenden-Bartley, Catherine Evenden & Major Neil (Merrilee) Evenden. Grandfather of David & Brian (Deliah) Williams, Ian (Courtney) & Mark Evenden, Great-Grandfather of Hayden & Jordan Williams and Collins Evenden.
Ken was born on May 20, 1927 in Hamilton ON to Jessie & Evangeline Evenden. He grew up with his brother Robert (Bob) and sister Eleanor. Growing up in Hamilton he attended Hamilton Temple Corps of The Salvation Army and after High School he worked for Bell Canada. Ken enjoyed the outdoors and as well as numerous sport, including golf, hockey, tennis and skiing (both water and snow). He was a Scout and later a Scout Leader, and this is where he developed his love of camping and the outdoors. He learned to play the cornet and during World War II served in a Military Band as a Reservist.
In September 1949 Ken entered The Salvation Army’s Training College. Major Ken Evenden was ordained and commissioned as an officer in The Salvation Army on June 1950. He was appointed as Assistant Corps Officer (Pastor) to The Salvation Army congregations in Haliburton and Sault Ste. Marie. With his marriage on June 25, 1952 to Miriam Knaap, they served together as Corps Officers in Bracebridge, Fairbank Corps (Toronto), Kitchener and Scarborough. Ken also served at Territorial Headquarters in Information Services, Triumph Press, Men’s Social Services & Overseas Projects. Ken was a founding member of The Salvation Army’s Canada Staff Band in 1969. He later served as the Executive Officer of the band.
Ken was known for his sense of humour, work ethic and love for others. He loved bird watching, music and golf. Ken was a member of the Toronto Field Naturalist Club, Rotary Club, Katchiwano Golf Club and took up Curling after he stopped wintering in Florida.
Upon retirement in 1992, the Evendens moved to Curve Lake ON where they enjoyed the beauty of nature from their waterfront lot. They attended the Peterborough Temple where they were faithful soldiers. They wintered in Florida and attended the Clearwater Corps where they had great fellowship with both their Canadian and American friends. They moved into Empress Gardens in Peterborough and then together they moved to Woodhaven Long Term Care Residence in Markham ON. Ken passed away after a very brief stay in the Markham-Stouffville Hospital.