William (John) McAllister was born on November 9th, 1938 in Prairie River, Saskatchewan and passed away on September 23rd, 2016 in the Vernon Jubilee Hospital at the age of 77 years.
John will be lovingly remembered by his wife Carole; one daughter, Kathy; one son, Gordon; two step-daughters, Jory and Judy; one step-son, Jeff (Cindy); four grandchildren, David, Thomas, Christine and Jesse; five step-grandchildren, Tyler, Colby, Troy, Chelsie and Alesa; five sisters, Janet, Margaret, Anne, Jean and Ellen; one brother, Jim; and numerous extended family members and friends.
In respecting John’s wishes, he was cremated and there will be no funeral service held. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send donations in memory of John to the Parkinson Society of B.C., #600 - 890 West Pender Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6C 1J9 or the Alzheimer Society of B.C., #102 - 3402-27th Avenue, Vernon, B.C. V1T 1S1.
Cremation arrangements have been made with BETHEL FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD., 5605-27th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8Z5 • 250-542-1187
When grief feels like an ocean
And sorrow comes in waves,
Remember that the tide always recedes
And in time
All rough edges
Are worn smooth.