Ken died peacefully on June 29, 2021 in Victoria, BC. He was a generous soul who will be missed greatly. He was a proud father and grandfather, everyone’s friend, and “uncle” to many in the Chinese community.
Predeceased by his wife, Andra Lum in 2020 and grandson, Jacob Twyford, in 2011; Ken is survived by daughter, Wency; grandson, Ben Twyford; and daughter, Cissy.
Ken was born in China in 1930 and came to Canada in 1952 to join his grandfather. Ken had humble beginnings but worked hard to provide a good life for his family. He started a few businesses, including Lum’s Polynesian Restaurant in 1963 and Lum’s Colwood Restaurant in 1967. The formative years of his childhood and youth shaped the values that he passed on to his family: hard work, kindness to people and animals, perseverance, and respect for education and lifelong learning. He loved to tell stories to strangers, and was proud that he taught himself to read in Chinese and English.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, July 11, from 2-4 pm in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria BC. Family and friends are welcome to come any time between 2-4 pm.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to BC Children’s Hospital, which provided critical pediatric cancer care for Ken’s grandson, Jacob. http://www.bcchildrens.ca/
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