Alan Sparrow
1927-07-25 2013-10-15
SPARROW, ALAN GRAMSON July 25, 1927 to October 15, 2013
It is with sadness that the family announces the passing of Alan Sparrow on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at Oliver Lodge.
Alan led a busy and interesting life, sometimes slowed down by illnesses. However, he had great courage and faced his challenges head on; the last being his stroke in 2003.
Alan is survived by his wife Nancy (Weedon) of 57 years, and his four sons and their families; Norm and Brenda (Jerilyn [Mike Gabruch, Peyton and Beau], Jamie and Greg), Morley and Patti (Brandon, Travis and Kirstin), Vern and Joan (Siera, Devin and Mitchell), and Cameron and Kerrie (Emma, Jill and Josie); sisters-in-law Amy Stubbs, Lois Sparrow, Barbara Sparrow and Bea Sparrow. Alan was predeceased by his parents Abiah and Olive Sparrow and his five brothers, Ronald, Robert, Douglas, Merle and Herbert.
Alan was born in Saskatoon in 1927 and moved with his family to the farm at Vanscoy in 1928. His school years were spent at Minnesota Rural School, Vanscoy and Bedford Road Collegiate. After high school, Alan worked for clothing stores in Rosetown, helped his brother Ron with water delivery and farmed part-time with his brother Merle. For five winters, Alan worked as an icemaker at the Hub City Curling Club. He was also employed by Crane Plumbing and Heating. However, Alan's heart was always in farming and he moved back to Vanscoy to farm in 1959.
Alan worked hard to build his home, farm and cattle business. He was one of the first importers of Charolais cattle into Canada and was a pioneer in zero tilling of the land. His family was very important to him and Alan spent many hours driving to hockey, leading 4-H and supporting church and community.
A Service of Remembrance will be held on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013 at the Saskatoon Prairieland Park at 1:00 pm in Hall B. Donations in Alan's memory may be made to Angels of Care, Oliver Lodge, 1405 Faulkner Crescent, Saskatoon, SK, S7L 6H3. The family would like to thank all the staff at Oliver Lodge for their kindness and concern. Arrangements have been entrusted to SASKATOON FUNERAL HOME (306-244-5577).
It is with sadness that the family announces the passing of Alan Sparrow on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at Oliver Lodge.
Alan led a busy and interesting life, sometimes slowed down by illnesses. However, he had great courage and faced his challenges head on; the last being his stroke in 2003.
Alan is survived by his wife Nancy (Weedon) of 57 years, and his four sons and their families; Norm and Brenda (Jerilyn [Mike Gabruch, Peyton and Beau], Jamie and Greg), Morley and Patti (Brandon, Travis and Kirstin), Vern and Joan (Siera, Devin and Mitchell), and Cameron and Kerrie (Emma, Jill and Josie); sisters-in-law Amy Stubbs, Lois Sparrow, Barbara Sparrow and Bea Sparrow. Alan was predeceased by his parents Abiah and Olive Sparrow and his five brothers, Ronald, Robert, Douglas, Merle and Herbert.
Alan was born in Saskatoon in 1927 and moved with his family to the farm at Vanscoy in 1928. His school years were spent at Minnesota Rural School, Vanscoy and Bedford Road Collegiate. After high school, Alan worked for clothing stores in Rosetown, helped his brother Ron with water delivery and farmed part-time with his brother Merle. For five winters, Alan worked as an icemaker at the Hub City Curling Club. He was also employed by Crane Plumbing and Heating. However, Alan's heart was always in farming and he moved back to Vanscoy to farm in 1959.
Alan worked hard to build his home, farm and cattle business. He was one of the first importers of Charolais cattle into Canada and was a pioneer in zero tilling of the land. His family was very important to him and Alan spent many hours driving to hockey, leading 4-H and supporting church and community.
A Service of Remembrance will be held on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013 at the Saskatoon Prairieland Park at 1:00 pm in Hall B. Donations in Alan's memory may be made to Angels of Care, Oliver Lodge, 1405 Faulkner Crescent, Saskatoon, SK, S7L 6H3. The family would like to thank all the staff at Oliver Lodge for their kindness and concern. Arrangements have been entrusted to SASKATOON FUNERAL HOME (306-244-5577).