Allen James Cole

Allen was born on Friday March 13, 1936 and passed on July 24, 2022 at the age of 86.

Allen is survived by Elaine (Stevens) his loving wife of 64 years, their three children, Cindy (Dennis), Brent (Norine), Steven (Dianna), nine grandchildren, Kendra, Tyler, Nahman, Tamara, Jessee (Jordanne), Owen, Tanner, Derek and Justin (Chloe), twelve great grandchildren, two sisters Frances, Earleen (Ken) and two very special pets, Smokey and Bandit.

He was pre-deceased by his parents Earl and Bea Cole, his wife’s parents Alf and Kay Stevens, sister Betty Comstock and her husband Bryan, brother-in-law Harold Phillips.

Allen was the third of Earl and Bea’s four children, he was born, raised and remained in Indian Head all of his life.

Allen worked at the Experimental Farm for 38 years, starting at the age of 16, was a member of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church where he was an elder and a trustee for the church, he was a member of the Indian Head Militia for eleven years, volunteered driving the Seniors bus for ten years, was involved in all of his children’s many activities being hockey, baseball and gymkhana.

Allen’s life was only made whole by the love and devotion he felt for his wife and family.

He was a jack-of-all-trades, master of none but often times better than a master of one. As his grandchildren often said “take it to grandpa he can fix anything.” From remodeling their house to building beautiful furniture to mechanical repairs for family and many others, to his love of gardening which was evident to all that passed by.

So look out heaven your rows and hedges had better be straight.

Donations may be made to the Indian Head Hospital, Box 340, Indian Head, SK S0G 2K0.