We Remember
BLACKWOOD, Alan George
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Of Kelowna, passed away on May 4, 2013 at the age of 84 years. He is survived by his loving wife Gladys (nee Oldhaver); daughters and sons: Lynette Patenaude, Richard (Jocelyne), Patrick (Donna), Heather (Ken) Lawrence; grandchildren: Rena Johnson, Amber (Jason) Stratton, Jolene (Dan) Fremlin, Danielle (Brett) VanderHoek, Tyler, Garrett, Evan; great grandchildren: Natasha, Lukas, Drew, Bayley, Yukon; sister Mildred (Lloyd) Flintoft and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his sisters and brothers: Eva (Jack) Fisher, Margaret (Bill) Stokes, Edna (Ralph) Daniels, Charlie (Doreen), Ethel (Don) Stratton, Lillah (Ken) Parks and Roy (Catherine). Alan was the ninth child of William and Amelia Ann (nee McCurdy) Blackwood. He was born in Kelowna September 8, 1928 and married Gladys in 1951. Alan started with CN working tugs on Okanagan Lake in 1947 and the Athabasca River in Alberta. In 1955 they moved to Vancouver, where he began his 35 year career with CP Transport taking a transfer to Williams Lake in 1965 and then back to Kelowna in 1977. Alan retired in 1988 to enjoy 18 years of “Snowbirding.” His number one hobby was his family and he and Gladys spent many years visiting one group or another. Alan loved socializing and playing cards and was involved with the Lions Club (Williams Lake and Westbank). Fishing, hunting and travelling were interests that kept him entertained for his whole life, with the best times being shared with his wife Gladys, his children and grandchildren. Dad, grampa, great grampa will be remembered as a big Teddy Bear with a happy carefree spirit and a heart full of love. Everyone he knew will always have fond thoughts of him. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2013 from 2 – 4 pm at the Holiday Park Resort, 415 Commonwealth Rd, Kelowna. If you wish to send a condolence, post photos or share a memory, please scroll down the page to the area called “Share Your Condolences.”
Service
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2013 from 2 - 4 pm
Location
Holiday Park
Dear Gladys and family, We were so sorry to read about Al. Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Please let us know when the Celebration of Life will be held.
All our love.
Dear Gladys and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Alan’s passing and know he is now at peace. We send you all our deepest condolences and hope that wonderful memories will help sustain you thru this time of loss and grief.
We look forward to a celebration of Alan’s life and a gathering of the Family.
With love, Bill and Leslie Stokes
Dear Gladys, Lynette, Richard, Patrick and Heather …
We are so saddened to know that Alan has passed away. Please accept our deepest condolences and extend our sympathy to everyone in your families.
I’ll always remember when I was a young teenager thinking I had the ‘cutest’ uncle ever! Now, I’ll not forget that when I last saw Alan a couple of years back, he was still pretty cute! I’m so glad to have his big smile and a happy hug to remember.
I know you all will have wonderful memories … I know you will miss him greatly. Much love, Mike and Marilynn
I’m going to try to send some old pics … I hope they get to you.
I’m sorry … can’t figure out how to send them all at once … #1 … Sept 8/29
#2 … Blackwood Family
#3 … Alan, a little bit older
#4 … a little older still
this one … with his big brothers … 1946
last one … with Lynette, January 1954
Glady’s & family, I’m so sorry to hear of Alan’s passing. My sincere condolences to you and your family. I have notified Chris & Barry.
Gladys & Families,
Thinking of you in this time of sorrow. May all your cherished memories give you strength and peace for tomorrow. I’m glad for our school re-unions.
Love, Mary Welder
Gladys: My sincere condolences on your loss of Al. It comes almost exactly a year after I lost Fred so I know what you are going through. I have often thought of the fun we had at Lions functions years ago and playing cards, cards, cards. I will watch for the announcement of the Celebration of Life.
Aunt Gladys and to my BC family, i send my sincere condolences and love to all of you. We are very sorry about your loss. I will always have a connection to Uncle Alan, as my dad named me after him. I have fond memories of seeing uncle Alan on our trip to BC back in 1986. I was thirteen and will never forget that visit with everyone. All our best to everyone, from Thunder Bay.