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Allin FOLINSBEE Obituary
January 29, 1944 - Calgary, AB
November 5, 2013 - Nordegg, AB
A Life Well Lived
Robert Allin Folinsbee died doing what he was absolutely passionate about. Sadly, Allin, an avid hunter and outdoorsman, died of hypothermia during an expedition west of Nordegg on Tuesday, November 5, 2013. Born in Calgary on January 29, 1944, Allin was a man who had a tremendous passion for living, for his work and for his family who loved him deeply. A lifelong learner with a Ph.D. from MIT in geophysics, his tremendous intellect touched everyone he knew - you could ask him anything and he would tell you all about it! Allin was a man of many talents and interests, could fix anything, and go from running the tractor in the afternoon on the Springbank farm to a black tie event in the evening at Government House. He was a good husband, father and grandparent and is survived by his adoring wife Alice Payne, and his children Ian, Katherine and Stuart; brothers John (Peggy), Terry (Peter); and, sister Katy (Tarjei); grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Married 26 years, Alice and Allin were two very strong personalities who became best friends and lovers. Frequent travelers, Allin and Alice took a three-week holiday to Spain this fall that he described as "the best trip I've ever been on", enjoying red wine, eating fresh hazelnuts and shelling almonds, and spending time with friends and family. What we will miss the most is hearing his laugh, seeing him working in the garden, his guidance and advice, and how he encouraged us to do our best. He always worked very hard, did his best and taught us that "we could do it". We love him and will always remember his smile and enthusiasm; we will miss him every day and are grateful for a life well lived. Family and friends will celebrate Allin's life this Monday, November 11, at 2:00 p.m. at Canada Olympic Park, 2nd floor of the Markin MacPhail Centre (tall building with the stripes), 88 Canada Olympic Road S.W., Calgary, Alberta. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Allin's name to Ducks Unlimited or to the CR Stelck Petroleum Geology Chair: attention Kim Taylor, University of Alberta, Faculty of Science, 6-189 CCIS, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E1. Please forward condolences through www.hffs.com.
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Ian & Wendy Bryden
January 9, 2014
Alice,
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Allin's death. I understand that he was doing what he loved to do, and that must be some comfort to you. He was person of wide interests and a uniquely inquisitive nature.
Our sincere condolences.
Virginia Trapnell
November 24, 2013
Dear Alice,
I am so shock to learn from you to-day the tragic sudden loss of Allin earlier on Nov 5, 2013.
Please accept my deepest sympathy for you and your family for your loss.
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Rob & Patricia McGrory
November 21, 2013
Dear Alice, It is with great sadness that I recently heard of Allin's passing. I worked with Allin for four years at Petro Canada and he had a big impact on my career. Patricia and I send you and your family our deepest sympathies on your loss.
Marian Hills
November 18, 2013
Dear Alice and family, I send my sincere sympathy in the loss of Allin.
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November 18, 2013
Dear Alice and family,
Our thoughts are with you all. While we did know Allin well, we always knew he was a special man and shall be missed.
Sincere condolences,
Hilde and Alan Wheeler
November 17, 2013
Alice and Family
I am thankful that I had the opportunity to visit with Allin at the CSEG reception in October. He will be greatly missed by the society- Allin has served on the executive - and by the geophysical community which admired his contributions so much.
So, it is a personal loss for me and a great loss for the geophysical profession and society.
John Boyd
Neil O'Donnell
November 13, 2013
Alice and family:
We share your grief and deep sense of loss. At the recent FGC function in October, my daughter and I had a wonderful visit with you and Allin, and we will always remeber him from this happy occasion.
November 12, 2013
Dear Alice,
I am so saddened to hear this news today. My thoughts are with you and your family Alice.
Love Laura
Denis Couturier
November 11, 2013
I was very shocked and saddend to hear about Allin's tragedy. It is so unexpected since we were having a great time bird hunting just a few short weeks ago. At work Allin was the guy to talk to if you had difficult technical problems and we always had fun discussions.
Allin was a true Renaaissance man, he knew about everything. While duck hunting he could talk about geostatistics and then go home to use his home-made feather plucking machine!
My sincere sympathy to Allice and Family. Allin is in my thoughts from very far away.
Sincerely Denis Couturier in Cairns, Australia
November 11, 2013
Dear Alice and family: Walter and I were saddened to hear of Allin's passing. Our sincere condolences to your family. Walter and Carol Saponja
Michael/ Susan Marchand /Thorp
November 11, 2013
Alice:
We were so sorry to hear of your loss.
November 11, 2013
Dear Alice and family
We are so sorry for a tragic loss of Allin. We will miss him greatly at our dinner table with his witt and knowledge of many many topics or next to our bees on your acreage with his interest of everything living or not in the enviroment around us. Allin will be greatly missed and we are thankfull for all those years having his company.
Alex and Olga Cerny
Racim Gribaa
November 11, 2013
Dear Alice, Allin will always be part of our lives, he was loved by everyone who came to know him and he will always be exceptional in many ways. My deepest condolences and wish you strength and health to keep on living. Our prayers are with you!
November 11, 2013
Dear Alice,
Ted and I send our condolences to you and your family. We are truly sorry to hear of Allin's tragic death.
Ted and Marilyn Sawford
Jock and Carol McCracken
November 11, 2013
Dear Alice and family,
We have been in shock and saddened by Allin's passing. His smile, exuberance of life and the fun of having a discussion about any topic we could come up with will be missed. He did have a life well lived and is an inspiration to all of us. We are not in Calgary this week so cannot attend today's memorial. We will be there in spirit.
Robert Gagnon
November 11, 2013
Alice and family, I offer you my deepest sympathies in these trying times. Allin was a good friend always willing to help even when a solution required some of is personal time. God bless.
Denis and Jo-Ann Couturier
November 11, 2013
Alice and Family: So very sorry to hear about Allin. It was a shock to hear, but we have so many wonderful memories of Stampede breakfasts, long conversations bout the oil patch (with Denis), ranching in general and any topic under the son. Denis was happy to have gone pheasant hunting just 2 weeks prior, so another fond memory. Denis is out of the country but wanted you to know how much we will miss dear Allin. A wonderful friend and co-worker. He accomplished more than so many of us and lived life to the fullest! We will miss everything, laugh and exuberance for life!
Katherine Payne
November 10, 2013
We miss you
Pradeep Silas
November 10, 2013
Dear Katherine,
I was shocked and saddened to hear about this tragic loss and thoughts and prayers are with YOU and the entire family as you reflect and carry on dad's legacy!!
Dig into the treasure chest of memories and healing to you all.
Pradeep
Tanya Lee Chee
November 10, 2013
Dear Alice, Ian, Katherine and Stuart
We were so shocked to hear of Allin's passing. "A life well lived" is very appropriate! Such a heartfelt laugh and sense of humour! Our kids will always remember Stampede breakfasts out at the farm. Sending you lots of love and hugs from afar.
Tanya, Greg and the kiddies
November 10, 2013
Dear Alice and family: Walter and I were saddened to hear of Allin's sudden passing. Our sincere condolences to you.
Walter and Carol Saponja
David Fong
November 10, 2013
Alice and family,
I learnt a lot about geology and geophysics from Allin working and teaching statistics courses with him at Petro-Canada. Allin was the master to go to with any questions. He was always helpful and always had the time for you and your silly questions. I was lucky to enjoy Allin's and your hospitality at your stampede breakfast where both of your generosity and love of friends were evident. Allin will be missed but what he has passed on to all of us will carry on. My condolences to you and your family.
Eric Robb
November 10, 2013
Deeply saddened to hear about Al's tragic passing. I will always remember Al and Alice coming over with the latest wild game, and wilder adventures that came with it. Al's booming jovial laugh would echo through our house as he told his stories in such detail while his smile engulfed his entire face. After I had completed my university degree, I learned of Al and Alice's academic achievements and was in utter disbelief that my long time farmer neighbors were such accomplished scholars as well. I had a fantastic chat with Al last time I was over about his studies, however he was more interested to give us a full tour of his garden, and the techniques that grew the healthiest Russian cabbage. I will always remember Al so full of life, happy, and forever smiling.
Diane Pacey ( Kyle 's Mom)
November 10, 2013
Ian and. Family--so sorry for your loss. Take comfort in knowing he was doing something he loved.
Wayne Gillis
November 10, 2013
So sorry to hear of Al's passing. I learned so much from him during my days at Petro-Canada. Me and countless others. May he rest in peace.
November 10, 2013
On behalf of the Lilge family - Betty, Rhoda and Jay and all our family we were saddened to learn of Allin's passing. It has been many years since we last saw Allin but all of us have many fond memory's of all our Folinsbee neighbors. Sincere condolences to Alice and family.
Jay Lilge
Marg Quan
November 9, 2013
Alice & family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May you find strength and peace in the days to come.
Marg Quan & Mary Pearson
(Gulf Canada)
Gay Dunlop
November 9, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jes Nielsen
November 9, 2013
Sad to hear.
November 9, 2013
Our sincere condolences Alice and family. Take comfort in knowing he died doing what he loved.
The Rymans
jim and terri rennie
November 9, 2013
To the Folinsbee family : We wish you strength to deal with this sudden loss. May God be with you......Jim and Terri Rennie.
November 9, 2013
Dear Alice and familly:
Our thoughts and prayers are with youas you reflect on the Allin's colorful life.
David Hergott
Lorne and Donna Jessop/Montgomery
November 8, 2013
So sorry to hear of the sudden end of Allin's life on earth and our sincere condolences to you and extended family. Allin maxed his life experiences and will be missed by so many.
Dewi Wood
November 8, 2013
It is with a heavy heart that offer my sincere condolences to Alice and the family.
Please know that I am thinking of you all, sending energy and thoughts of strength and support.
I am truly sorry for your loss.
November 8, 2013
Dear Alice and family:
We were shocked and sorry to hear about Allin's passing. Allin was a fine gentleman and the person to ask about any obscure and arcane question. He lived an active and varied life and he will be dearly missed.
Tom Wilson & Bev Fletcher
Lloyd & Carol Sandau
November 8, 2013
Dear Alice,
We extend our most heartfelt sympathy to you in the loss of Allin. We enjoyed our times with both of you. We are out of town and unable to attend the service. Keeping you in our prayers. Lloyd and Carol
Deb Spratt
November 8, 2013
Alice and family,
Allin's exuberance for life and learning will be remembered by all who knew him. He was an inspiration to UofC graduate students in the Fold-Fault Research Project and also great at explaining to engineers how geoscientists' minds work. Before a geoscience committee meeting in August we got talking about picking and shelling fresh nuts in Spain and I couldn't help but smile when reading about how much he enjoyed them. My thoughts and sympathy are with you.
Hugh Balkwill
November 8, 2013
Alice and family: I am shocked and greatly saddened to hear of this. I will remember Allin as a perceptive, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable scientist -- but mostly as a good friend.
Greg Hill
November 8, 2013
I was very sad to hear the news of Allin's death. Working together at Petro-Canada over the many years I admired his broad scope of interests and his zest for life. He will be missed.
pat glenn
November 8, 2013
Alice
I was so sorry to hear of your tragic loss -- with sincere condolences and sympathy to you and your family.
Don Lawton
November 8, 2013
Dear Alice and family: I was deeply saddened to hear about Allin's passing. He was a true champion for geophysics and an avid supporter of our CREWES Project at the University of Calgary for many years, including after he had retired. We will miss very much his thoughtful advice, enthusiasm and dedication. Sincere condolences to you and your family. I'm sorry that I will miss his memorial service on Monday as I am out of the country at present.
Don Lawton
November 8, 2013
Dear Alice and family
It was a shock to see Allin's obituary in the paper this morning. My most sincere condolences go out to all of you.We have all lost a good man.
Bob Meneley
November 8, 2013
Alice and family; Chris and I were devastated and shocked at the news about Allin. We all loved Allin's laugh and his zest for life. I fondly remember teaching our risking short course at PetroCan with Allin and how Allin was the Jedi Master at flipping the decision tree - a skill that still eludes me to this day. We offer our most sincere condolences and love to Alice and her family on this tragic loss but also our appreciation for Allin's 'life we'll lived'! What an excellent example to us all. Unfortunately we are out of the country and will not be able to attend the celebration but please know that we will be there in spirit. Doug and Chris Gardner
November 8, 2013
Alice and family
We send you prayers, kind thoughts and friendship to help suave the wounds of your loss. Allin touched many in a very positive fashion and he will be remembered for that.
Our most heartfelt condolences,
Norman and Leona Storch
Hanna, Alberta
November 8, 2013
Dear Alice and Family,
Barb and I were very shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Allin. We extend our deepest sympathy. Please know that our thoughts are with you during this difficult time
Gerry and Barb Reinson
Jim Barclay
November 8, 2013
Alice and Family:
We'd like to extend our deepest sympathies to all of you. I am sure Allin will be deeply missed and his memory treasured by you.
Jim and Carol.
Candice Johnson
November 8, 2013
Dear Alice, Ian, Stu and Katherine,
We are so sorry to hear about Allin's tragic passing. We have so many fond memories of Stampede breakfasts and your beautiful farm! We thank God for the times spent together as a family. Allin's passion for life is his legacy. May God be with you.
All our love,
Candice, John and the kids
November 8, 2013
Katherine,we are so very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts.
Mark,Lisa, Ryan and Myles.
Alan Tambosso
November 8, 2013
Alice, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. The world has tragically lost a very fine man, the perfect mate for one of the finest ladies we know.
The Tambosso family
Karen Primrose
November 8, 2013
Allin was a great mentor and wonderful friend! I am so sorry for your loss!
Brian Robb
November 8, 2013
What a terrible tragedy. Allin was a great friend & a wonderful neighbor. Our deepest, heartfelt sympathy to Alice & the family. Much love from the entire Robb clan.
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