Obituary of Allan Wayne Zimmerman
Allan Wayne Zimmerman
(March 30, 1939 - September 13, 2019)
Allan Wayne Zimmerman of Camrose, AB, formerly of Kelsey, AB, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019 at the age of 80 years.
Allan was born on March 30, 1939, the seventh child of Alvin and Ethel Zimmerman in Camrose, Alberta. He grew up on the family farm one mile north of Kelsey. Allan attended and graduated from Bawlf School.
He spent some years in the reserves and married Vera Meyer in 1965. They had two children Leo and Brenda. Camping, fishing and skiing holidays were enjoyed by the family.
Farming across the road and sometimes on the same field with neighbors, he developed trusting and loyal relationships. Farming was always a part of Allan’s life. He worked diligently with his dad growing up and took over the farm in 1966 when his parents moved to town.
He enjoyed baseball growing up but Polio, affecting his shoulder, kept him from continuing. Becoming an umpire allowed him to be on the diamond, which gave him many years of enjoyment. He worked at Stelco in Camrose in the 1960’s and some in the early 1990’s when he retired from farming.
In 1991 he married Betty Barnes with the addition of five step children, Laura, Alyn, Shayne, Chris and Angela who he welcomed as his own. Since retiring he took up nature photography as a hobby and had many adventures with Betty travelling in their RV. Photography led him to woodworking and perfecting the art of picture framing. Allan enjoyed the outdoors, drives in the country, and being with family.
He formed many long lasting friendships and will be missed by many.
He leaves to cherish his memory are his wife Betty; his children Leo (Rhonda) of Camrose and Brenda (Darryl) Dibben of Three Hills; Betty's children Laura (Ron) Girard of Ohaton, Alyn (Candace) Sandberg of Bittern Lake, Shayne Sandberg of Bittern Lake, Chris (Nicole) Bouillon of Camrose and Angela (Ryan) Bradley of Red Deer; twenty grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister Melba Cameron; and brother Bob Zimmerman.
Allan was predeceased by his brothers Eugene and Harold; and sisters Gladys and Joyce.
A Funeral Service was held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 23, 2019 from the CityLights Church, 4920 48 Street Camrose with Rev. Brian Hunter officiating. Interment has taken place in the Camrose Cemetery.
If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
