We Remember
McCULLOUGH, Allan
March 11, 1940 — September 16, 2021
Allan was born on March 11, 1940, in Calgary, Alberta, and passed away on September 16, 2021, in Kelowna, British Columbia.
Allan’s early life was spent in Black Diamond and then Calgary where he went to school, upon completion of which he attended the University of Alberta, Calgary, and then the University of Calgary where he received B.Ed., B.A., and then M.Ed. degrees. Beginning in 1963 he taught with dedication under the auspices of the Calgary School Board after which he retired to Vancouver in 1993 where he resided until 2017, at which point he moved to Kelowna. While in Calgary Allan was an active and much appreciated member of Central United Church and while in Vancouver a faithful member of St. Andrew’s United Church and a strong supporter of the Gospel Mission.
Allan had a keen interest in and knowledge of European and North American history, something that revealed itself to anyone who traveled with him on journeys to the U.K., France, Germany, Austria, and Greece as well as on trips to various parts of Canada and the USA. He will be remembered for his lively piano playing at Christmas time, his passion for model trains, and his surprise gift-giving to his nephews and unexpected visits to his cousins, family members, and friends. Allan was a loyal family member, assisting everyone in need and will be sorely missed by all who knew him and his quiet ways. He is survived by his brother Barrie (Photini) McCullough of Kelowna; as well as his nephews Telamon (Emma) and Jason (Sepideh). He was predeceased by his parents: mother Nell in 1974 and father Hugh in 1984.
A special thanks is owed to members of Interior Health Authority and staff at Three Links Manor, who worked tirelessly to comfort Allan in his last few years.
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Dear Barrie, Phofi and family. Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of Allan. We never met Allan but with great pleasure remember viewing his amazing model railway. Take care, Maureen and Lloyd.
Many thanks for your condolences. They were much appreciated.
Memories of the good times help us get through the difficult times. I remember your family and how I interacted with them. They were special. Please accept my deepest sympathies for the loss of your brother. I hope your memories of him are full of the good times together.
Many thanks for your thoughtful words Dennis. I sent a snail mail letter to you but apparently it was the wrong address. Contact me at your convenience by email to arrange for coffee in Calgary sometime: barrie.mccullough@ubc.ca.
I’m fairly certain this was the “Mr.. McCullough who taught me when I was in grade 6 at Varsity Acres elementary. If so, I’m saddend by his passing. As I shared with audiences across North America and written in one of my books, Mr McCullough had a profound impact on my life. I was acting up and he took me in the hall and while admonishing me, also gave me confidence about my long term potential as a leader.. That 5 minute conversation profoundly changed my life, for the better. .
Many thanks for your kind remarks re my brother.. They mean a lot to us.
I had the privilege of working with Allan at Varsity Acres Elementary. He was the Assistant Principal. Allan was a quiet but steady presence in our school. We appreciated his leadership. One of my best memories is walking down the hall near Allan’s room and hearing him on the piano rocking out the song Knock Three Times. I am sure that every student in that room were singing at the top of their lungs. Allan was a historian and he had an incredible knowledge of historic events. .
May he rest in peace knowing he made a difference as an administrator, teacher and colleague.
Many thanks for your kind remarks re my brother Allan. Your words were reassuring during a difficult time.
Barry, I just found out that Allan had passed away. My thoughts are with the family. I worked with Allan at Varsity Acres Elementary for a few years, and I had siblings that had him as a teacher and administrator years prior to myself working there. Allan had a great way about him, good sense of humour once you got to know him. Loved teaching the children and making a difference in their lives. He will always be remembered by my family .