The funeral service for Ken was held on Saturday, September 7th. the service pamphlet is below.
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Unfortunately we have lost Ken Wamsley in his 86th year as he passed away at 5:20 a.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024.
Ken was an active umpire for 42 years, retiring after a U14 game on the plate at the age of 83.
Read more about Ken below
Ken earned his Level 3 status in 1995. He has been the recipient of five significant awards during his career:
- EDSUA Umpire of the Year, 1993
- Laurie “RAS” Rasmussen Award, 1998, for contributions to the EDSUA
- EDSUA Wall of Fame, 2004
- Softball Alberta Zone Award of Merit, 2018
- Softball Canada Umpires Indicator Club, 2023
Ken was equally active in the upper levels of the provincial basketball community for many years.
We have lost a friend, mentor and renowned story teller.
The association sends it’s condolences to Kerry, Gary, Ken’s family and friends and his umpiring family.
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2018 Softball Alberta award for
Outstanding Volunteer Service for the Development and Promotion of Softball in Alberta
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Ken received the prestigious Softball Canada Indicator Award in 2023 in recognition of his
ability as an umpire, mentor and instructor.
My deepest condolences. I have known Ken, not only did I know him on the diamond but off as well. I learned a lot of what to do and what not to do. He will be missed. Thoughts and prayers are with your family. God bless.