August 1, 1954 - February 28, 2020
Big Al as most new him - saw filer, gold and silver enthusiast and devoted husband and father. Alan's perseverance and positive attitude didn't end at his death.
Alan was born August 1st, 1954 in Coldwater, Ohio. On August 6th, 1977 he married his loving wife Jean (nee Huwer) in Lumby, BC at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Together Alan and Jean worked hard on the pig farm. Alan worked at the Lumby Weyerhauser mill while raising their four children, later becoming foster parents.
Alan never had too much luck in life with health which brought him a lot of pain and suffering. Despite all his hardships, Alan was always kind and put others before himself. He had a strong faith which gave him a gentle heart. Alan loved Internationals, old Harleys and long road trips. He was never one to do the same things as everyone else and couldn't help but buck the system and teach his kids his ways.
He loved his 'Kool Bus' and his biggest pride and achievement were his children: Matthew, husband of Lindsay (nee Kraft) with their three children Jackson, Colter and Shiloh; his second son Lucas and partner Melissa Shirley; and only daughter Angie, wife of Dane Storey, and their three daughters Malia, Raiella and Amaralis; as well as third son Gregor, husband of Amanda (nee Neal) and their children Laynee, Hudson, and Grayson.
Alan was also a father to many other children in need who he welcomed into his home. Because of Alan, Cody and Kyle Robertson, and Katalina and Travis Cotton are now a permanent part of our family.
Alan passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on the morning of Friday, February 28, 2020. Funeral arrangements have been made.
A prayer service with visitation will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at 5:00 pm at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lumby, BC. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday March 6, 2020 at 11:00 am also at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lumby, BC. Reception to follow burial at the Lumby Community Hall at 1:30 PM.