Following a strong and courageous battle with many health issues, Mr. Allen Russell Wilson passed
away at home with his loving wife by his side on February 16, 2022 at the age of 84 years. Allen was born February 15, 1938 at Eckville, Alberta, the youngest in a large family. He left Daisy Nook School at an early age to start a long life of hard work. Allen started his work life as a rig hand and then went on to own his business clearing land and digging dugouts for farmers in the area. After selling his equipment, he started a new career as a cement truck driver with the highlight of that job being working with his sons.
Allen was a kind and quiet man who took great pride in his family. He was devoted to his wife and dancing partner, Margaret of 64 years. He was a homebody even though he enjoyed trips to British Columbia to visit family, a memorable trip to Disneyland with his youngest son and an unforgettable West Coast fishing trip with his cement truck driver buddies. Allen was a tinkerer at heart and could fix anything. He instilled this trait in his sons and grandsons.
He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Margaret and his children; Allen (Kathleen) Wilson, Lonny (Gail McElderry) Wilson, Ann (Byron) Krogh, and Ron (Shauna Wills) Wilson. He is lovingly remembered by his grandchildren William (Laura Lucas) Wilson, Sarah (Myles) Vollman, Dawn (Dan Patterson) Wilson, Lee Krogh, Adam Krogh, Dustin Krogh, Samantha (Samuel Dodd) Wills-Wilson and great grandchildren, Tyler Cornish, Frank Vollman, Noah Patterson and Payton Patterson. Also grieving are Allen’s two furry friends Runty and Carman. He will be dearly missed by his surviving his sister, Neva Knudsen and his sisters-in-law, Hazel Wilson, Myrtle Nickel, Faye Howe, Mona Howe, Cora Howe, Carol Hrabak, and his brother-in-law, Fred (Carol Oviatt) Howe as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends who will miss him and remember him always.
Allen is predeceased by parents, Howard and Ida Wilson and siblings; Olive (Hedwin) Anderson, Fred
Wilson, Mary (Dave) Airey, Helen (Ken) Hunley, Florence (Tony) Wyzykoski, Johnnie Wilson, Pauline (Grant) Hooey, Darlene Wilson, and brothers-in-law Henry Knudsen, Charles Howe, Sam Howe, Walter Howe, Tommy Howe, Johnnie (Marie) Howe and sister-in-law Chris Howe.
The family wish to thank Margaret for her extraordinary care, love and dedication to Allen. A special thank you to Spruce View Fire Department/First Responders/Ambulance Services for their assistance over the last year.
According to Allen’s wishes there will be no funeral and a private family Graveside Service will be
held. The family would like to thank everyone for their support.
To honour Allen – “Be the things you loved most about the people who are gone”.
If friends desire, Memorial Donations may be made in Allen’s honor to Dickson Store Museum, 1928-2nd Avenue, Dickson, Alberta T4G 0K8 or online at www.dicksonstoremuseum.com/donate Arrangements in care of: Heartland Funeral Services Ltd., 4415 – 49 Street, Innisfail, Alberta. Phone: 403.227.0006 Fax: 403.227.6437

• Date : 2022-02-24
• Location : www.ParklandFuneralHome.com & www.HeartlandFuneralServices.com