Obituary of Allan CHRISTENSEN

January 15, 1932 – March 11, 2013 Al Christensen, beloved husband of Thelma Christensen of Calgary, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2013 at the age of 81 years. Al was born and raised in Calgary. Al’s main occupation was in sales, retiring from Vancouver Fancy Meats in 1992. He was a long time member of Inglewood Golf and Curling Club. Besides his loving wife of fifty-seven years, Al is survived by his children, Cathy Christensen (George), Glen and Carol Christensen, Terry and Dwayne Dychkowski and Brad and Lyann Christensen; eight grandchildren, Jamie (Curtis) Butcher, Ben Stoodley (Leah Hepner), Eric Christensen (fiancée Alyshia), Colin Christensen, Dane Dychkowski, Keira Dychkowski, Haley Christensen and Nevada Christensen; three great-grandchildren, Mason Butcher, Pruitt Butcher and William Stoodley. He is also survived by two sisters and brothers-in-law Betty and Dick Schaeffer and Helen and Svend Nielsen and their families. Al was predeceased by his parents Alfred and Kay Christensen. A Memorial Service will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W. Calgary, AB) on Monday, March 18, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 200 – 325 Manning Rd. N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 2P5 Telephone: (403) 205-3966, email donorservices@cancer.ab.ca. In living memory of Al Christensen, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Calgary, AB, T2S 2L5, Telephone: 403-243-8200.