KENNETH (KEN) GEORGE BILYK
September 1, 1947 - December 8, 2013
Listen to the sounds of silence -- the
Horn Man died.
Ken was predeceased by his father, John;
mother, Rose; and brother, Harry. He is
survived by and will be greatly missed by
Susan, his wife of 37 years; son, Greg
(Lisa); brother, John (Tracey);
sister-in-law, Eleanor Gordon; numerous
nieces and nephews; and many friends
After his family and friends, sound and
music were his first loves. Known as the
man with ears like a dog; he heard things
most people did not. Ken was respected
throughout the industry and Bilyk
Technologies worked with many architects
and engineers to design the acoustics and
sound systems for theatres, concert hall,
and churches across Canada. Many
performers such as Sugar n Spice, the
Jury, the Mongrels, Bobby Vinton, Joan
Rivers to name a few, benefited from his
audio talents and hands at the controls.
Ken never turned away a request for help.
When asked a question, he had an answer.
If he did not know enough about the topic,
he would do extensive research. He was a
self-taught computer enthusiast, more
knowledgeable than most of the so called
"experts", although he never charged for
his computer expertise. Photography was
another interest at which he excelled. He
was an "information junkie" long before
the phrase was coined. Nothing escaped the
vortex of his thirsty mind. Indeed, as a
pack rat, he usually had the original
information stored somewhere in his home
office.
Ken was Susan's unofficial assistant,
supporting her volunteer activities with
MTS, her union and retiree group.
Failing health slowed down his body, but
did not diminish the pleasure he took in
his family, friends, his dog Duke and cat
Ginger. He was very proud of the man his
beloved son, Greg, had become and was
looking forward to the birth of his first
grandchild next summer.
A celebration of Ken's life will be held
at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, December 16, 2013
at Coutu Funeral Chapel, 680 Archibald
Street. A private interment will take
place later. In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to the St. Boniface Hospital
Research Foundation or a preferred
charity. The Coutu Family in care of
arrangements: E.J. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL
DIRECTORS 680 Archibald Street
204-253-5086 ejcoutu.com
KENNETH (KEN) GEORGE BILYK
It is with heavy hearts that the family
announces the passing of Ken Bilyk on
Sunday, December 8, 2013 at St. Boniface
Hospital at the age of 66 years. In
keeping with Ken's wishes, cremation has
taken place and a celebration of his life
will be held on Monday, December 16, 2013
at 2:30 p.m. in the Coutu Funeral Chapel,
680 Archibald Street. A longer obituary
will follow in Friday's edition. The Coutu
Family in care of arrangements: E.J. COUTU
& CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald
Street 204-253-5086
As
published in Winnipeg Free Press on
December 13, 2013
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