Peacefully, with his family by his side, Allan passed away at Goodwin Lodge. He leaves behind his sons Douglas (Merle), Jeffery (Crystal), his grandchildren which he loved so dearly Jasmine, Jesse (Sarah), Angel. He also leaves to mourn his sisters Carol (Don Lavallee), Audrey (John), Valerie (Gerald), his brother Ken (Judy), his brothers-in-law John (Lydia), Gerald (Valerie), his sisters-in-law Christine (Danny), Joanne, Beverly.
His Goddaughter Lynn Ward (Skyhar), and many numerous nieces and nephews.
Allan was predeceased by his wife Barbara, his parents Frank and Phyllis, his father and mother-in-law Joseph and Mary, his infant sister-in-law Geraldine, and his brother-in-law Ken Albert.
Dad and Mom were married August 13, 1966. Shortly after they started their family, Dad started out in heavy construction and later started his true passion which was trucking. Dad was a long haul truck driver. There aren’t too many places in North America that Dad hadn’t travelled to and brought home many stories to share. Before Dad retired at the age of 70, he received his million miles award with Yanke transport, although over the years he had driven millions of miles. Through his years, he had achieved many awards for safe driving. He was a part of the Manitoba Trucker’s Association, where he had won many titles in the MTA Trucking Rodeos. Dad was also qualified to train Class 1 student drivers. After Dad retired, there wasn’t a BBQ he would miss. He loved it when his kids and grandkids would come visit on weekends. He would always say nothing beats a good Klik sandwich.
Prayers are being held on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the MacKenzie Funeral Chapel, Teulon, MB. Funeral Service is on Monday, February 27, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the MacKenzie Funeral Chapel, Teulon. Burial will take place at St. Stephen’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Pleasant Home) following the service. Father Peter Chorney will officiate.
Pallbearers will be Johnny Klyzub, Dale Skyhar, Wayne Skyhar, Kenny Albert, Wesley Paluk, Kyle Swirsky. Honorary Pallbearers will be Danny Klyzub, John Rojeski, Tom Swirski, Darren Woychyshyn, John Stutsky, Kelly Knor.
For those who wish to donate memorial donation may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Goodwin Lodge.
The family would like to thank Dr. Loudon for all your care and compassion. Also to the all the staff at Goodwin Lodge for taking such good care of Dad; and a very special thank you to Leanne and Cheryl for your care and kind words at this difficult time.