ALLAN JAMES LINNEN

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ALLAN JAMES LINNEN August 24, 1931 - November 9, 2000 Peacefully, after a courageous battle with cancer, Al passed away at the age of 69. Al is survived by his loving wife of 27 years Diane; daughter Cynthia and Jim Foreman, granddaughter Sheri LaPointe, great-grandson Kaine; daughter Sharon and Ron Carter, grandson Brett (Grandpas little buddy) son Dan and Sue, grandsons, Donald and Robert (Victoria, BC) his mother Myrtle Linnen; sisters, Rose Moir, Elaine (Linus) Sckikowsky; brother Harvey (Linda) all of Saskatchewan and sister Irene White (ON) Also surviving him from his wifes family are Shirley (Ray) Anderson, Larry (Gail) Phillips and Terry (Marlene) Phillips; many nieces, nephews and cousins. His son Michael, father Frank, brothers, George, Harold, Kenneth (in infancy) and sister Donna predeceased him. Al served in the RCAF for 24 years until 1974. Because of his great passion for airplanes, he went on to work for Standard Aero until he retired in 1996. He also enjoyed spending many hours working in his garden and relaxing in his gazebo. He was a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather who will be missed by all of those whose lives he touched. Al lives on in our hearts and precious memories. A private family service will be held. Our family would like to give special thanks to Dr. J.D. Young, Dr. P. Harris, and the compassionate staff of the Grace Hospital in the Oncology unit and the 5th floor. Flowers gratefully declined. As an expression of sympathy, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, (Manitoba Division), 193 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, Man., R3C 2B7. WOJCIKS FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM 897 - 4665

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 13, 2000