Alan TEARSE

Alan TEARSE

Alan TEARSE Obituary

Published by Vancouver Sun and/or The Province on Mar. 30, 2011.

TEARSE, Alan July 9, 1927 - March 25, 2011 Alan Passed away peacefully after a long and happy life. He is survived by devoted wife Barbara of 60 years; loving children Sharron (Tom) Dodds, Leanne (Roger) Geschke, treasured grandson Will Alan, sister Doris, many nieces and nephews and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law in Calgary. His memory will be cherished in the hearts of those lives he touched. Special thanks to N5 RCH staff and the Hawthorne Day Program staff. Celebration of Alan's Life will be held Saturday, April 2, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. from First Memorial - Burkeview Chapel, 1340 Dominion Ave. Port Coquitlam, BC. No flowers by request, donations appreciated to the Alzheimer's Society in Alan's name please.

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