RICHARD GORDON ALLEN

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RICHARD GORDON ALLEN February 3, 1945 March 31, 2007 Unexpectedly, at the age of 62 years, Richard passed away in Yellowknife, NWT. He is predeceased by his parents, Richard (Bud) and Mary, and former wife Christine Doctor-Allen. Richard is survived by his son Rick; daughter Mrs. Cindy Jack (husband Joe); brothers, Douglas and David; niece Ms. Jenna Allen; nephews, Marc, Mathew and Jordan Allen, and grandchildren, Sahcho and Kwan Sha Jack. Born in Columbia, South America, Richard spent his early years in Toronto before moving to Winnipeg in 1960. In 1965, he joined the Hudson's Bay Company Northern Stores department and for the next five years was posted to various arctic communities, eventually settling in Yellowknife, where Cindy and Rick were born. Richard was a consummate artist. An award-winning photographer and talented graphic artist, he will best be remembered for his leather work, a craft he elevated to art for more than 30 years. Richard was known by his family and friends as a quiet and compassionate person who enjoyed mountain biking, nature and animals. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. The Jack and Allen families would like to say thank you, mahsi cho, to our friends and families, as well as Rita Graham, Wendy Eggenberger, Melissa Doctor and Keith Sangris, the staff at Stanton Territorial Hospital, Serenity Funeral Service in Edmonton, and to the Yellowknives Dene First Nation for the assistance and support provided during our time of loss. Cremation has taken place and a tribute will take place at a later date. Information at alasyorick@hotmail.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 26, 2007