Kenneth Robert Boomer died peacefully with his family by his side, on Monday March 4, 2019. A leader and entrepreneur within his community, Ken moved to Saginaw for a business opportunity and became the first Tim Hortons franchisee in Michigan, employing hundreds of people and giving back to the community through fundraising and sponsorship of Saginaw Spirit hockey, Midland Loons baseball, Fraternal Order of Police, St. Jude’s Hospital, and countless other groups to help virtually anyone who asked. Ken also served on a number of boards, including the Frankenmuth Chamber of Commerce.
As an active member on the Board of the Salvation Army, his name will live on in his legacy scholarship fund in partnership with them, in hopes of giving hard workers a financial hand in reaching their educational or vocational goals. Predeceased by his beloved mother, Helen (nee Leavoy), and father T.I. Best friend, business partner, golfing buddy, and brother to Ted (Louise Knowles). Taken too soon from his nieces Caitlin and Emily Boomer, to whom adoration was mutual.
Former spouse of Cindy Boomer. Loving step-father to Samantha Holden. Brother of Dyanne (Larry) Donohue and Cheera Crow.
Ken leaves behind his furry buddy, Boomer, who will be spoiled in his honor, the Knowles Family who loved him dearly, life-long friends Mark Belanger, Robert Nantais, and Randy Louwagie, his special legal eagles James Meyer and Thom Costaris, law and order pals Barry Christopher, Paul Crane and Sal Salazar, Ryan Craves, as well as many cousins and countless friends. Ken was a businessman through and through, advocating for conservative values and never swaying from his beliefs. In his later years he enjoyed Fox News, a round of golf, traveling, cigars, a good argument, and large dinners with his family.
Once a marathon runner, motorcycle rider, YMCA member, real estate investor, contractor, and everyone’s favorite tough guy, Ken lived a well-rounded life full of stories that will be told by his family for years to come. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Salvation Army Saginaw would fulfill Ken’s wishes. Funeral Service will take place 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 8, 2019 at The Snow Funeral Home, 3775 N. Center Rd.
(between Shattuck and McCarty). Captain Thom Moffitt will officiate. Friends may visit at the funeral home, where the family will be present on Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until time of service.
Visitation will also take place at the Victoria Greenlawn Funeral Home, 1525 Highway #3, Oldcastle, Ontario, Canada on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Monday from 10:00 a.m. until time of Service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will take place in Victoria Memorial Gardens, Oldcastle, Ontario, Canada. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Kenneth Robert Boomer please visit our Sympathy Store.
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