Friday, 21 Feb 2020
Herbert Clark Allen passed away, February 21, 2020, of bladder cancer. He was born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, January 17, 1935.
Herb and his wife Freda, arrived in Merritt in June 1951. Herb was employed as a diamond driller, working for various companies before he established his own company, H. Allen Diamond Drilling in 1965. Herb and Freda spent 30 successful gold mining seasons in the Cariboo.
He leaves to mourn his passing; his wife, Freda, his sons; Herb Jr. and Pat (Shelley), 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. No service by request.
Thank you to all the Doctors, nurses, home care, respite and all health care team members who assisted with his care.
