Ken Bloomfield

To Joy and family Words are so inadequate at times like this, yet they are all we have to bridge the distance until we can tell you face to face. While we mourn the loss of our dear friend, and your husband, father, son, uncle, brother and son- in law, we also feel blessed that we had such a wonderful caring man and family in our lives. As Ken enjoyed to sing praises to the God he loves it seems fitting to share you with the words of one of the hymns he shared via email during a time when we needed comfort...at the time he mentioned it was one of his favourites; Be thou my vision, oh Lord of my heart; Naught be all else to me, save that thou art. Thou my best thought, by day or by night, Waking or sleeping,Thy presence my light Be thou my wisdom, thou my true Word; I ever with thee, thou with me Lord; Thou my great Father,I thy true son; Thou in me dwelling, I with thee one Be thou my battle-sheild, sword for my fight, Be thou my dignity,Thou my delight Thou my souls shelter, thou my high tower Raise thou me heavenward,O power of my power Riches I heed not, nor mans empty praise, Thou mine inheritance, now and always Thou and Thou only first in my heart High king of heaven, my treasure Thou arr High king of heaven, my victory won, May I reach heavens joys, O bright heav'ns Son Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, still be my vision,O ruler of all (Eleanor H Hull) May The Lord, our beloved, our comforter, Master and friend, the beginning of our faith and it's end hold you close during this time and bring you peace. Much love always Angie, Dave, Jana, Josiah and Elijah

To dearest Joy, Daniel, Nathan, Paige and extended family. Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of Ken. Words can't express how saddened we are to hear of your loss. It is hard to believe that we won't hear that wonder laugh and be enthralled by that wickedly keen sense of humour our mate had. Any time spent with Ken was full of laughs and good times. Anyone who had any contact with Ken was better for the experience. He will never be forgotten. Hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your friends for strength, and always remember how much you are cared about, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Andrew, Joh, Alex, Abigail and Rachel.

Dear Joy, Daniel,Paige, Nathan and extended family.We were saddened to hear that our dear friend Ken had passed away. We remember with affection our times spent with your dear Ken. Everyone comments on what a great guy he was,always full of fun but also deeply spiritual and caring.Ken will be missed by his family, friends and the community. Ken will be remembered as a gentleman with integrity and he is now at rest with his Lord.Please accept our sincere sympathy in your loss. Our Prayer is that you'll all be given a special portion of strength to get through the next few days. You're not alone in your sorrow for even the angels in Heaven grieve with you today. Know that you are surrounded by ministering spirits and caring friends who keep you in prayer. God bless you and comfort you. Our love, hugs and prayers for you all.Ross and Nancye

Dear Joy, Daniel and Nathan: We were shocked to hear of the sudden death of Ken. We wish we could be in London at the funeral next week but we will be in the U.S. at the 60th reuntion of our graduating class at Wheaton College. May the Lord wrap His mighty arms around you and may you find rest as you serve Him. We are praying for you. God bless, Jim and Anna

Dear Joy, Daniel & Paige and Nathan, We extend our deepest sympathy to you all at this time. Ken was so vibrant and fun loving, active and interested in so many things. The thought of him not being those things is almost impossible. We cannot fathom the depth of your pain, but we keep turning to the only one who does. Praying that God in Christ Jesus will carry you through this, cover you with his peace and sustain you with his love and hope. With much love, Rick & Nadine

Dearest Joy, Daniel, Paige and Nathan shock and disbelief to hear of Ken's parting so suddenly to be with your Lord and Saviour, the following verse is the desire and hope for Christians, it’s just those left behind with grieving hearts, my heart pains with you my beautiful Joy and your family Nathan, Daniel and Paige. Philippines 1:21 says, “For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” I must admit I was a little envious thinking I had lost my buddy/2nd cousin, flat mate, touring friend forever when Joy went to Canada to study and this good looking, cheeky, hunk swept her off her feet, but no, it was the start of a great friendship as each time Ken bought her back down under he made the effort to come visit us from Queensland to cold Victoria, staying always for a length of time with myself husband and 5 children, we all have awesome memories of those times, lots of (loud) laughter, teasing and fun. We knew when Ken was up in the morning with that booming loud voice, couldn’t mistake it. The visits to Toowoomba were a novelty for me and I always felt a part of your family and loved, especially through my pain. Ken you were a man of integrity and Godly content. I loved you dearly as a brother. We will miss you terribly and if Joy comes back down-under I, and many others will endeavour to be there for her. See you soon Ken when we gather before the King of Kings in that land where there’ll be no more sorrow or pain. Beth Stamkos (Jackel) PS We will find you up there because we’ll hear you singing bass

To Garnet, Mildred, and all the families. Our sympathies for the loss of your son, brother ,husband & father. May God give you all strength and comfort you all in this loss. We are thinking of you. John & Joan Kappos ( Formerly of Melody Restaurant)

Dear Garnet & Mildred how sad to loose a son. Our sympathy to you and the rest of your family. Our thoughts are with you.

Dear Joy, Daniel, Paige and Nathan, May our Lord's tender comfort be yours , We pray He give you peace in your heart in this difficult time ... with our love and deepest Sympathy, Emery & Mary

Joy, Dan, Paige and Nathan, we are very sorry that we can't be there with you to share the burden of this loss and honour Ken's life. I have attempted to write this several times this week & I still feel any words of mine are so inadequate. Kat & I wish to express our deepest sympathy & are certainly praying that God will strengthen & comfort you during this time of grief. I know that Ken was without doubt a man following Christ, a loving husband, devoted father & friend. He will be sorely missed.