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Allen LOEWEN Obituary
May 11, 1952 - October 16, 2013
It is with great sadness that Al's family announces his passing this life after a tragic accident. Al Loewen was born in Matsqui, BC to Betty and Abe (deceased) Loewen and had two brothers, Ken and Chuck. Al married Anne Barton, in 1975, and he was a loving father to their three children, Aaron, Adrienne (Joe) Melissen and Adam (Lynda) Loewen. He was a treasured "Papa" to Adrienne and Joe's children, Mariama, Miles, and William. Al graduated from UBC in 1976 and taught PE and Math at Sands Junior Secondary and Delta Senior Secondary where he coached many different sports teams. Al's two passions in life were his family and his faith. A Celebration of Al's Life will be held at Peace Portal Alliance Church at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22nd. The church is located on the southwest corner of King George Boulevard and 152nd Street in Surrey, B.C. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the TRF of BC (Transplant Research Foundation of BC) E-mail: [email protected]
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michael mcallister
November 18, 2013
Anne
I just today heard the tragic news. My thoughts are with you.
michael mcallister
November 18, 2013
Anne
I just today heard the tragic news. My thoughts are with you.
michael mcallister
November 18, 2013
Anne
I just today heard the sad news. I am so very sorry for your tragic loss.
Mark Hiscott
November 10, 2013
Dear Adam and family
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. He really was great guy. Over my 50 years of baseball I've met some quality athletes and families. Yours is a the top of the list. I've always thought of you not just as a top baseball player but also as a young man of impeccable character. You truly are a product of your parents. My prayers are with all of you.
Sincerely
Mark Hiscott
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Richard & Barbara Barclay
November 8, 2013
Dear Anne and family,
Our hearts grieve for your loss of a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He was a very special man and his loss will be deeply felt. May the Lord be your strength for today and your hope for tomorrow.
Marti Wilson
November 4, 2013
Dear family of Allen, especially my cousin Betty,
Have belatedly heard of Al's passing, and my heart goes out to all of you at this sad time. I do remember as a young boy, and am sorry that I didn't get to know him. It seems he was a fine man, and will surely be missed by so many. Wishing you peace and comfort.
October 28, 2013
Anne, so sorry to hear of your sudden loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Sandi Schenstead
Carol Caron
October 26, 2013
Jean and I send our condolences to you and your family on this huge loss. You will continue to be in my prayers and in my heart always, dear friend.
October 25, 2013
On behalf of the Premier Baseball League I would like to pass on our deepest condolences to the Loewen family on their loss. Sincerely, Ted Hotzak - President - PBL
Russ Smithson
October 24, 2013
Adam and family,
So sorry to hear of up your loss. My family's thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Barry Macdonald
October 23, 2013
So sorry to hear of Al's passing. My condolences to all of you.
David Wilson
October 23, 2013
Ann Betty Ken Chuck. Last nights service was a wonderful recognition of Al's Legacy. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
October 23, 2013
Anne & Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time.
George and Carol Morneau
Roy & Nora Bergerman
October 23, 2013
Anne,
Our thoughts are with you at such a sorrowful time.
Laurie Myres nee: Wilson
October 23, 2013
Al was my brother's close friend in highschool. He was like a big brother to me. He was a good person that I feel fortunate to have had around during my teens. The whole Loewen family are lovely people .... My condolences to you all.
Kevin Williamson
October 23, 2013
I am greatly saddened to hear of this tragedy...my condolences to his family and all who knew him...Al was one of the nicest guys I ever had the pleasure of knowing...
October 22, 2013
Mr. Loewen was a wonderful teacher to so many at DSS, our two boys included. He was such a positive, encouraging person. We are so sorry to hear of this great loss. Our thoughts are with your family.
The Yamasaki Family
Michael Caplan
October 22, 2013
Dear Loewen Family,
My sincerest condolences to you all after hearing of Al's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Al was always positive and supportive to everyone he knew.
Jon (& Marilee) Congo
October 22, 2013
Anne, I am numb. Al and you were some of the first new friends we met, coming to PPAC. Words fail me. Marilee and I send our love and condolences.
October 22, 2013
My sincerest condolences. Al was a kind heart and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mark Woloshen
October 21, 2013
Mr. Loewen was my PE teacher back in the 80's at Sands. He was a great guy and an awesome teacher. He loved his profession and really cared about the kids. He was universally liked as a teacher. My condolences to his family.
Joan (Lawson)Dyson
October 21, 2013
Dear Anne, sincerest sympathy to you and your family. I have good memories of teaching P.E. with Al. Al was one of the best - everyone loved him.
Mike and Cher Gleitman
October 21, 2013
We have known Al and Anne for over 30 years. What we will remember about Al is his incredibly gentle spirit, his simple yet unwavering faith and his love for his family. This world has lost a wonderful person and Heaven has gained a GEM! Anne, Aaron, Adrienne, and Adam our family is praying for you.....KNOW that although the pain is great at this time......one day you will see Al again....and the tears of pain will be replaced with tears of joy...love you all...Mike and Cher
Cuthbert family
October 21, 2013
The gift that your husband, dad, poppa gave to the children he taught is amazing. We are lost in grief and feel the pain and shock of his sudden passing. Mr Loewen taught our four kids, he understood them and accepted them. He inspired and was always a teacher who would laugh with them and challenge them to be more! He cared and it was so apparent in our many discussions that his family was the most important ing to him. He was a true gift to our world and we so appreciate that you shared him with us. He will be deeply missed! Take care The Cuthbert Family - Kerry, Bruce, Jens, Keir, Tineke and Kajsa
Rosemary Burke
October 21, 2013
Dear Anne & Family
I was so saddened by the news of Al's passing. I have fond memories of him growing up as a child along with my brother & sister(cousins). May God bless all the family during this difficult time.
Brian & Marj Hannah
October 21, 2013
Anne, our thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Rick and Bobbie Polson
October 21, 2013
Dear Anne and Family
We are deeply saddened to hear of Al's passing. Our family has many fond memories of the early days in Delta at Village Hills. It is an honour to have known Al. Our prayers are with you at this time.
Joshua Berube
October 21, 2013
You will be greatly missed.
October 21, 2013
Hi Anne and family, I was so sad to hear of Al's sudden death. May God give you the strength you need in the days to come. Al was a wonderful, gentle and loving man. Love Dawn Johannesson
james mickelson
October 21, 2013
mr loewen 1 iner teachers from sands jr sec that some one that could talk 2. condolences to the family and prayes and blessings.
Rob & Lori Watt
October 21, 2013
Anne and Family
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
October 21, 2013
I had Al as my grade 9 math teacher. A wonderful guy. My sincerest condolences to the family.
Michelle Berube
October 21, 2013
My deepest condolences to you all. I am so sorry for you loss.So sad. Please know that you are all in my prayers and thoughts everyday. xox Love you all so much!!!!!
Michelle and the kids. xoxoxoxo
October 21, 2013
Dear Anne and family, so very sorry to hear about Al. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you feel God's loving arms surrounding you in the days ahead.
Gordon and Carol Cleasby
October 21, 2013
Anne,
I am so sad for you and your family.
Debbie Pearson
Keith [ KRITTER] Sanford
October 21, 2013
ADAM,thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Andrew Harris
October 20, 2013
He was an amazing teacher, not sure I would have made it through Jr High without his encouragement both on and off the field. His legacy will live on through the lives hr changed.
Meyer Shemtov
October 20, 2013
My condolences to the entire Loewen family. My thoughts and prayers are with you...
Christine Coll
October 20, 2013
I had him for a teacher for math and PE at Sands in the early-mid eighties. He was one of the ones that stood out from those days. I remember Grade 10 math very well. He probably would remember that interesting group he had that year! My condolences to his family and close friends. RIP Mr. Loewen.
October 20, 2013
Bob & I express our condolences and prayers to you and your family.
Bob & Rita Letkeman
Doug & Lois Scott
October 20, 2013
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Al's accident and passing. Knowing Al from having played men's basketball years ago, to occasionally bumping into him at various churches and events to having him be one of our kids teachers, Al always presented himself as a kind, intelligent and godly man. We spoke just a few weeks ago at Village Church...it was so nice to see him again and get caught up. We pray that you will feel the comfort of God's love and His strong arms surrounding your family.
Carmen Tomescu
October 20, 2013
Our sincere condolences! We understand the pain!
Carmen and Emil Tomescu
Janet Frers
October 20, 2013
Dear Ann and family. Words cannot express the sadness that we feel for you. Our love to you. And may God grant you the peace that surpasses all understanding. Love Ernie, Janet, Jackie and Tracey,
Hazel Wallingford
October 20, 2013
Dear Anne and family.
I learned about Al's passing on the Delta Teacher's First Class. My condolences and thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Hazel Wallingford
October 20, 2013
Dear Anne
I read about Al's passing on my Delta Teacher's site. My love and thoughts are with you and your family at this time. Hazel Wallingford
Diane Elder
October 20, 2013
Dear Ann and family, We are so very, very sad and sorry to hear of Al's passing. May your wonderful memories and faith carry you all through this time of grief and mourning. Diane Elder (Jake Elder)
October 20, 2013
Dear Anne, Betty, Ken and Chuck,
I was so very sad to hear Allen's passing.
My husband and children join me in sending you and your family our sincerest condolences at this time.
Our warmest thoughts are with you all.
Fondly,
Nicky Raphael
Ken and Heather Anderson
October 19, 2013
My heart is heavy for you Anne, Aaron, Adrienne and Adam. As I reflect I know that I was honoured to know someone who was always kind, thoughtful and so wonderful. We ran into him not long ago and both Ken and I remarked that we love him so much...he is always and ever the same, after 30+ years. I smile remembering him and how much he loved you all. It was evident in everything he did. Our prayers are hugs are with you.
October 19, 2013
Hard to hold back tears here - make that impossible. So glad we briefly got to catch up with Al just under a year ago. So many great memories of spending many good times with the two of you, serving together at Village Hills, lots of laughs, going away to Whistler, having children together, watching them grow, sharing life's joys and pains. Al was always the rock, never uttering a negative word about anyone, always glad to see you. Although we haven't seen you guys for years now, Al will always be remembered.
October 19, 2013
Dear Anne & Family
We are all so saddened to hear of Al's terrible heart-breaking accident. Our memories of Al in those early baseball years is that of a totally committed Dad.
Thinking of you Anne and family during this time of grief.
Cliff, Jan, Stephanie & Chris Mutter
Kari Sawatzky
October 19, 2013
Anne, Aaron, Adrienne and Joe (and M,M,W), Adam and Lynda,
My heart aches with you as you grieve the loss of your husband, dad and papa.
One day 'every sad thing will become untrue' but right now it seems unbearable. I have many fond memories of Al and I appreciated his easy-going nature. I especially enjoyed our time together at Shuswap this summer.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am praying that His Light will shine in the darkness and that His peace will bring you comfort.
Dorothy Paetkau
October 19, 2013
Anne, Aaron, Adam, Adrienne and family
We are grieving with you, and we pray for strength and courage for all of you.
I am so grateful that I and two of my daughters were able to visit briefly with Allen last year on our visit to BC(at Aunt Betty & Malcolm's)
We will treasure that memory.
Dorothy(cousin to Al)& Harold Paetkau
and family
Shirlee Fast
October 19, 2013
For you Anne and your family,
Dave and I (Shirlee Jantzen) Fast are praying for you as you grieve the sudden and great loss of Al. We three sisters spent many hours with the Loewen boys and I have fond memories of our visits.
October 19, 2013
Our family is deeply saddened for the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. We on this earth are mourning; in heaven there is great rejoicing for another child of GOD returns to God's loving arms.
Randy&Brenda Regelous
Arlene Edgeley
October 19, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about Al. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Anne, and your family.
Don & Barb Barton
October 19, 2013
Dear Anne
From our perspective this is all so tragic. We, along with the rest of our family are feeling the deep grief of losing Allen. He was an outstanding husband to you, wonderful father to Aaron, Adrienne and Adam and a loved granddad to his grandchildren. But our strongest memory of Al will always be that he was a man of God; one who exemplified the grace of God in his life and could proclaim with the Psalmist, "I delight to do Your will, O my God; Your Law is within my heart.". So from God's perspective, He has welcomed home one of His choice servants - there will be rejoicing in heaven.
Regina Brien
October 19, 2013
Dear Anne and family. Our family was shocked and saddened to hear of Al's tragic accident. We are so sorry that you are all experiencing the level of pain that tragedy brings.Your incredible family, many friends and strong faith will lovingly support you through this time of grief.
Thinking of you and the fond memories we have of Al.....The Brien/Williams (Tyler) Family
Bob & Dea Lisson
October 19, 2013
We are saddened to hear of Al's passing. We'll miss his smile and conversation across the back fence. A good neighbour. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Tana Hendricks
October 19, 2013
Anne and family, I am so sorry to hear about Al. I know he will be missed by many. He was a wonderful man and definitely a man to look up to.You will all continue to be in my prayers.
October 19, 2013
Hello Ann and Family. I am so sorry to hear about Al.. I have so many good memories of him growing up. we spent many hours together Playing as young children.Unfortunatley I will not be able to make it to the celebration of life, but please know that you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Terri Braun, Squamish
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