Garth Allen

May 10, 1953 ~ January 16, 2024

Garth David Allen passed away at Foothills Hospital in Calgary on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at the age of 71 years. Garth was born in Medicine Hat on May 10th, 1953. He was raised in Bow Island and was a life long member of the community except for a brief period when he lived and worked in Lethbridge. Most of his working career was at the Alberta Wheat Pool and his mentor was his Uncle Scotty Hurt. When Garth left the Wheat Pool, he went on to sell hail insurance and then did a brief stint driving around the country delivering trailers. When Garth retired, he had planned on traveling through the states, but unfortunately the world took a turn and everything went haywire, so he was not able to bring that plan to fruition. Garth’s most favourite pastime was golfing; he loved it and the camaraderie that went with it. He also enjoyed many an evening out with his friends at the local establishment and snow skiing at various locations. He was very interested in the political landscape in the US and spent many hours watching and listening with great interest every day to the newest shenanigans that were being revealed in the minute-by-minute live action updates provided by some of his favourite tv personalities. Garth is survived by his stepchildren, Amber, Nikki and Michael; siblings, Gail, Pat, Gerald (Donna), Barb, Marj, Kathy and Dennis as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Merle and Theresa; sister, Charlie; niece, Dawne; nephew Chad, and great-niece, Ginger. Dignified cremation has taken place. Garth will be silently remembered by family and friends. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at www.cooksouthland.com) Memorial donations can be made to the charity of one’s choice. Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4V4. Telephone 403-527-6455

• Date : 2024-01-16
• Location : Calgary, Alberta

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