Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Gwendolyn (Gwen) Blanche Allan at Bashaw Meadows Lodge on December 15, 2020 at the age of 91 years.
Gwen was born on March 26, 1929 in Camrose, Alberta and was the eldest daughter to Walter & Goldie Stern and lived on a farm near Ohaton, Alberta.
She moved to Alix, Alberta in 1950 and went to work at the Alix Hotel Café. She met and married Jim Allan on July 14, 1951 and they farmed north of Alix until Jim passed on September 28, 1982.
In October of 1983, Gwen was fortunate to start her second life with Mel Marshall of Bonanza, Alberta and farmed in the Cotillion area until 2016 when they sold the farm and moved into Spirit River, Alberta until Mel passed in June 2018.
Gwen then moved back to Central Alberta to be close to her children and resided in Bashaw until her passing.
She is survived by her son, Alister (Linda) and daughter, Marilyn (Brad).
Grandchildren – Colin (Suzanne), Jason (Crystal), Laurie (Ernie), Jackie (Gary) Kris (Ross) and Scott (Kari)
Great Grandchildren – Johnathon, Matthew, Anna, Heidi, Nicholas, Natalie, Cody, Jordan, Jayden, Caleigh and Maddox.
Sister – Darlene (Dave) and families.
Also survived by Mel’s family – Yvonne (Buck), Sandra, Kathy (Shad) and Bruce.
Grandchildren – Laryssa, Derrick, Matthew, Miranda, Kayleen, Brandon, Gregory, Scott, Karen, Thomas and Dylan and many Great Grandchildren.
Gwen was predeceased by her parents, Walter & Goldie, brother, Roy, Jim, Mel and many other relatives.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Bashaw Meadows Residence Association at Box 2000, Bashaw, Alberta T0B 0H0 or charity of choice.
Due to COVID restrictions, a closed, private service was held with immediate family only.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Gwendolyn Blanche Stern Allan March 26 1929 December 15 2020 (age 91)..
Death notice for the town of: Wetaskiwin, Province: Alberta